Reading this made me think of my own story from last summer. I was on a small road trip and had stopped at a small prairie town for the night. Across from the campground was a burger stand and I was happy to forego beans over a campfire for a greasy double cheese burger. There was only outdoor seating but the weather was great so I didn't mind, in fact I was happy to be outside. The next table over was 6 or so people, mostly older 50s or 60s. They obviously knew each other well and were talking up a storm. I couldn't help but overhear and it soon became clear that 2 of them were in the middle of a long haul and had stopped to meet with family from the town. Not one was wearing a mask. Not one observed social distancing. And when they were done and went to go their separate ways they shook hands or hugged like it was a movie from the 60s.
Contrasted to the millennials also buying burgers, all in masks and immediately scuttling off to eat their food in isolation.
That's what I wanted to be, when I was middle-aged.
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