A “Karen” and a “Chuck” in Real Time
<p>The two friends hadn’t done anything together since before COVID. After three years of generally staying at home, they decided it was high time they chanced a gentle afternoon outing. Perhaps they could even <em>leave their masks behind, </em>the daring creatures!<em> </em>They were lucky to have one of the few good days left of summer 2023 for a ferry trip to an art installation, a light lunch, and catching up on what had happened in their lives since March 2020.</p>
<p>When a 70-year old and an 80-year old catch up, the conversation isn’t all that compelling. One had a new iPhone she didn’t know how to use yet, and the other was planning a cortisone shot for her knee pain. They then moved on to more engaging topics, such as their cats’ health, fishy food preferences, and play habits.</p>
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