Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Familiar Waters/Uncharted Waters

Got out on familiar waters this past Sunday and, under bright sunny skies, paddled to the point where the Sudbury and Assabet rivers join to form the Concord.  Though everything seemed ordinary I couldn't help but think of how fast things are changing and all of us are heading into uncharted waters.  The Covid-19 virus is affecting nearly every aspect of our lives and none of us of know what tomorrow will bring...all of which weighs on our level of enjoyment.

I remember my grandfather telling of his being an 18 year old ambulance driver in Boston during the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic.  His job was bringing sick folks from their homes to the hospital and, despite the close contact, he never caught the flu, though many of his co-workers did. 

On Sunday the Old North Bridge was a popular spot for families looking to get outside for awhile...

I do, however, take comfort in knowing that despite whatever changes take place the rivers will still flow and creatures such as this musquash will continue to conduct their affairs same as it ever was...

Hopefully, we'll all navigate these troubled times and emerge unscathed in the near future.


Not much in the way of trash was encountered on this day...


   

No comments: