How do I feel today?

So when Judy and I went to FL in February, we did the touristy thing of attending an alligator show.  She insisted on being the baby alligator holder.  With little reluctance, I complied.  I did touch the little fellow but he jumped, much to my dismay.  The feel of his skin was unlike anything I was familiar with.  There are parallels to this Tiger King series petting and nuzzling baby tigers.  Cute and cuddly at first, once they grow to about 12 weeks, they are too big to handle.  I suspect in a short while, this little creature will prove more menacing.  Most likely, most of us would stay away.

 How do I feel today?  Breathing ok? No cough? Fever, chills? No nothing aside from the usual morning aches and pains are present.  Had my oatmeal breakfast and now started writing.  I spoke with and old friend from my selling days who was a Ford employee and someone I missed talking to. He had suffered thru a dreadful auto accident, still in need of repair but soldiering on with his wife and daughters by his side.  He is one of those guys that started out as a customer and became more of a friend.  I wish him well and add him to the list of people I contact as we travel thru this isolation period.

At a distance of over 10 feet had coffee and conversation outside on our back patio area with my friend John talking about how we felt and what the path forward might be.  He is much more spiritual than I.  I am more grounded in the practical.  Still, however, it makes sense to stay in touch with your self and your surroundings.  We both bid hello to passersby receiving some responses.  The morning was pleasantly warm and the sun beamed thru the clouds.  Spring is peaking out thru the early sprouting plants.  Lawns are greening up.  There are buds of leaves on the trees.  I felt a small sense of renewal.

Made some butternut squash soup yesterday with a simple recipe.  Hope it is good.

all for now
stay safe