On Saturday, I went to the N.C. State University arboretum with my lady-duck-friend and my parents, which was the first time they had all met. An exceptionally strong wind buffeted us as we tried to read the markers in front of noteworthy plants. At one point I was surprised by a gust so strong that it almost moved me backward. I found I really enjoyed the wind, though. It was refreshing and cleansing, so long as my sunglasses kept specks and leaves (and the odd flying squirrel) out of my eyes. The walk was entirely pleasant. And the occasion, of a sort which can be stressful for all parties, felt quite calm and congenial, as I hoped it would.
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