Shelter in Place: Is it a “Full Circle” event?

What does it mean to come full circle?  During this time of sheltering in place there is ample time for circumspection.  And for some of us, if we are lucky, we come to realize the idiosyncrasies of existence.

I do believe I have come nearly full circle in life.  On such example is: When I graduated high school 50 years ago my only viable option at the time was to go to work as an apprentice butcher at the local grocery store.  As good fortune would have it, I left that job to attend college and I forged a life in another manner.

As I take account of life’s events, the current circumstances have dictated that the only job available for an aging baby boomer is working in a meat department assisting customers with their meat and seafood orders.  Consequently, I am back working in the meat department of a grocery store. Interestingly enough, I still possess my meat cutters’ union card from 50 years ago.  Sometimes I remind people that I was working in the meat business long before they were born!

This past Saturday I was thinking about my childhood days when it was the custom in our house that Saturday night was bath night.  When I realized this, it became apparent that with this isolation business I was not paying strict attention to my hygiene.  So now I am starting a new ritual of a Saturday shower and grooming, (whether I need it or not), just in case of an emergency and I have to leave the house!

Another full circle revelation was that as a young boy I paid little attention to my wardrobe.  When I saw my reflection in the mirror I realized that I have recently neglected my fashion sensibilities.  I have made a vow to iron some dress shirts and pants and wear them once in a while.

As a child I had to be in the house when the street lights came on.  Now I am in the house even before those lights come on.

As a child I used to play hard and on many days I would forget about the time.  Now I get engrossed in some activity, such as getting sucked into the internet streaming vortex, and lose all sense of time.

As a child my world was contained within a few neighborhood blocks.  Now it has been days since I ventured to the edge of our property.  I did step into the street to put out the trash and to retrieve them the other day.

As a child it was a rare occasion to ride in a car since we walked and biked everywhere.  Now I have not driven or ridden in a vehicle in over a week.

That is all that comes to mind at this time.  If you have any thoughts to share about your “full circle” please feel free to add them in the comments.

I hope you have a delightful experience today and every day henceforth.