The weather the last couple of weeks has been beautiful here in North Texas. So, I've taken to going out in the evenings and walking or running. Tonight, I passed a group of guys sitting in the driveway in lawn chairs, enjoying a cold drink and shooting the breeze with each other. You rarely see this anymore, as people prefer to come home, drive into the garage, shut the door before they even get out of the car, and essentially avoid everyone. It was refreshing to see people turning off technology and getting back to socializing face-to-face. There was something comforting and familiar about it. It reminded me of when I grew up.
As I passed by on my way back home, one of the guys called out, "Do you need a cold beer to finish off your walk?" I appreciatively declined, but it was nice to be asked. It made me feel like I belonged.
