A few months ago, well I guess a year ago I started to walk a lot. Goal of 20,000 steps a day. That takes an effort. I used to walk these courses I’d set in my Android App. Far from my house. The last few months I often just walk around the block I live. Multiple times a day I just go out and walk.
A funny, good thing has happened.
Conversation …. it has gotten clear I walk a lot to those that live around me. I live in a small rural town and folks don’t give me a nod. They wave like I am a new found family member. Often engage me.
The family with all the Bernie stickers on their car I walked by, pointed to the car and gave a thumbs up. We started to talk.The folks with the largest house in my town, a pool and pool house larger than places I’ve lived. Had two Trump signs and even a Hillary one they defaced. We talk.
Heck my favorite conversation, this 60 year old vet. He had a Tardis decal on his truck. You like Doctor Who I said? He is like what sane person doesn’t.
I’ve always tried to know those that live around me. I do for those right near me. I now know a whole lot of other people now.