But I am also thinking a lot about Congregate. There were a lot of people congregating on beaches in the southern USA a couple of weeks ago, because that’s what you do for Spring Break from US colleges. I somehow missed the memo about those trips when I was going to Dordt College in Iowa in the mid 70’s. Come to think of it, maybe they left me off the invite list on purpose. Sadly, those partiers might have a bit of a different kind of hangover coming in about a week.
Who knows how long the isolating may go on for, but I am already looking forward to Congregating when its over. I am imagining a weeklong celebration with lots of dancing and good music, lots of great food, even sharing plates and cutlery, because we can. I’m thinking of seniors coming out of apartments and care facilities and dancing with little ones until the tears come. I am imagining street and neighborhood parties and potlucks. I am imagining and hoping for a party where absolutely everyone is and feels, welcome. Isolate is OK for now, but I am really anticipating some great congregation.