January 31: Favorites

 It was 2 degrees early in the morning when we headed to the pool, dressed warmly and wondering if we would be alone.  We were met with good music and equally-crazy friends who filled the locker room with shared wisdom before heading back outside. This conversation ensued as I put on my socks!

"Let me see those," she said,
Pointing to socks bearing my name

Honoring my love of books.

"They're warm and my favorite," I began

Interrupted by 

"Have you seen my favorites with the image of my dog?

"My favorite socks have kittens!"

"My favorite cousin sent me these," I finished.

"My favorite cousin lives far away. I miss her."

"My favorite cousin sent me soup when I was sick."

"I made my favorite lentil soup last night."

"I had my favorite salmon at the Inn."

"I snuggled into my favorite pajamas early,"

"This cold is not my favorite."

I think the message is this: If you show a group of women in a locker room a pair of socks, they will talk about everything and anything!