I had to make an unexpected trip out home today for a funeral. It was for the mom of an elementary school friend of mine who I hadn’t seen in quite a few years. But I wanted to be there. It’s on days like these that I’m reminded how amazing small, hometown communities can be. There were so many people there, the church and hall packed, volunteers singing at the service, bringing baking and making/serving the lunch, etc. She was obviously a pretty special woman.
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Today my sister and I went on a short road trip to Matlock Beach and Winnipeg Beach. It was fun to get out of town, most especially to somewhere I haven’t been before. This was my first time seeing Matlock Beach in person (I’ve seen many a photo of those gorgeous piers), and I don’t recall being in Winnipeg Beach before, although it’s possible my parents took me there when I was young.
I think I took the most pleasure in sounds today… the gulls overhead, the waves hitting the shore and most especially our feet hitting the boardwalk as my sister and I walked without having to say a word about where we planned to wander to.
