The Call

Beware of not having plans for Saturday evenings. Beware also of picking up the phone before you're quite awake on Saturday morning. Then telling people about your lack of plans. You may find yourself agreeing to speak at your old church later in the evening. As I may have done today... it was weird being back in the youth room. All the youths- who I used to babysit, kids I literally watched growing up, those I knew as toddlers and elementary school kids, were now stretched out- their faces and bodies odd distortions of their former little selves. I sought refuge and chatted with the eldest amongst them, who I also babysat, and who were all the youngest siblings of my friends. At least I could name those kids. Some of the younger ones didn't even know who I am. I guess this is what it feels like to be old.