It was a beautiful, classic fall day here in DC on day one of the federal shutdown. And while nearly every federal employee I know had to go to work (evidently, these friends and family are essential, and not just to me), the sidewalks, parks, cafes, gym, and nail salon seemed full of people doing their best to consider this unpaid furlough as a welcome day off, if not a vacation.
There was more dog walking, jogging, baby strolling, and general self-care going on on a weekday than I've seen since I retired.
Good for them! May the fair weather follow us all.
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