Words, Crazy Words
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A Word on Wednesday: Sociable
Sociable: A character trait.
Sociable, as an adjective, describes someone who is inclined to associate with or be in the company of others. It describes someone who is friendly or agreeable in company; companionable.
It wasn’t that long ago, that I was highly sociable. We hosted thirty people at our house for Christmas day. This included eight children and one newborn. It was a wonderful day!
In January, we hosted more than twenty friends for a birthday party. It was a buzzing success.
In February, I attended my two monthly book clubs, one with wine, both with laughter and discussion with the sisterhoods.
In March, it came to a halt with the advent of “social distancing.” Was a walk okay? Should we still have book club? What about extended family? Who is compromised? Who is a carrier? What should we avoid?
While, I have always been grateful to be connected with many, many sociable people, I have always been just as grateful for snow storms that shut me into my Wisconsin home.
Now that staying in isn’t a choice, I appreciate my more sociable friends who have reached out with technology to host virtual happy hours and family gatherings. We have used Facebook Messenger and Zoom applications.
I look forward to the day when we can again socialize with a return to normalcy, which will undoubtedly be different from the normal of yesterday.
WiscoPoet
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