Friday, 17 June

Blustery winds sent me scurrying to catch blowing trash.  Bright sunshine and seasonably warm temperature sent us all to the shade for the first time this year.  For varying amounts of time 8 stood the vigil  - 3 of us for the whole hour.  A significant number of people passing in pick-up trucks wave and signal with horns and 'peace signs.'  School is out and the traffic is less - do I notice those friendly truck drivers more because there are fewer vehicles overall?  One angry young man in a sporty red car jabs his middle finger skyward and, when I wave, he lays hard on the horn....clearly miffed that 'the old lady missed his message.'  What part of our presence inspires such hostility?