Well, we were at home most of the day today, except for a visit in the evening to a couple of shopping establishments. First, I have to get new glasses. One of the unfortunate side affects of growing older is the sight growing dimmer, the eyes not focusing as well as they used to, and then I just plain don’t see. So, I had to go get glasses approved by the wife.
Then it was off to the mall, the Provo Town Centre. I ended up being the grandpa and carrying my grandson around the mall, trying to enjoy myself while keeping the circulation going in my arm and keeping my aching back from failing. That is another wonderful by product of aging, is that aching back. I can’t, and don’t think, it was as bad when I was a brand new father. Thank heavens I don’t have to carry them all the time. Still, children and grandchildren are fun.
The amazing thing was all of the people. There were a ton of people out shopping. It reminded me of just how much I hate shopping and walking in malls. I do hate those places, and tonight all of those feelings were reinforced. Let’s hope, for the economies sake, that Black Friday was also a Blacker Saturday so the merchants do well, and we don’t fall into a recession.
We had a nice dinner as a family. I do love the kids and being with them. I guess that is what life is all about. I do hate the darkness coming so early, as has been the case as we rush towards the winter solstice.