It wasn’t officially called the “Post Traumatic Stress Beer and Badminton”, but it might as well have been.  Avdi continued to be too overcome and stunned by recent and ongoing events to socialize very much.  The others mostly sat in companionable subdued numbness, while the kids eventually got motivated to play together.  E had baked their usual inspired contributions to the spread, but mostly remained inside.  I was just glad for the circle of friends to hang out with, talking and drinking around the fire.

Yesterday I got my COVID vax, then walked over to Avdi’s and had a wonderful visit with Akasha, a very unique and talented friend.  We had so much to talk about, but given the current situation, we kept it shorter.  Avdi was mostly working (or processing) elsewhere.  Everyone is in a state of uncertainty about their future security and strategies.

Here are some atmospheric photos of the last couple of days and nights.