The idea came to me as a wave of loneliness washed over me in the pool. Paddling by myself in the deep end, I looked up to the darkening sky as the evening lowered its light. I tried thinking back to the last time I’d gone to the movies, but I couldn’t remember. Somewhere in Skip’s repository of movie knowledge and memories he will have the recollection. Instead, I asked if Andy would pop a batch of popcorn, and I sat down in the shallow end and ate the entire bowl, savoring each kernel as the aroma brought back all the fun and laughter of movie nights out.
Along those same lines, I’ve recently been craving dill dip – which would have been a staple at our summer gatherings, but that we’ve not had a reason to make this entire year. I might put together a small batch and find a little round rye to rekindle memories of parties from the past.
Maybe it’s not the silly dishes I’m craving as much as the company, and maybe this new collection of comfort food is how we’ll make do until we can have company again.
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