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Sunday morning our dear friends emailed to say they were packing a picnic and planning to hike a mountain ridge to enjoy the view. We imagined them preparing: she gathering food that would travel nicely, he collecting matches, bottle opener, and wine glasses. No doubt, they’d take more than they needed—better to carry a bit more than fret over something left behind. They planned to build a fire and stay till sunset, anticipating the brilliant fall colors in the fading light.



We smiled over the message, aware of how consistent our friends are in their habits: always extending a hand with sweet courtesy on cobblestones or rough terrain—one watching the other, ready to lend a hand. When one of them offers a toast, they insist on peering deeply into each other’s eyes. It seems to be an expression of connection, reaching out to visually embrace. They anticipate one another’s needs. To feel the touch of someone you love is reassuring, comforting, no matter what the circumstances.

Our friends’ Sunday picnic plans set us adrift on personal memories and habits (we hold hands when we cross the street). We noted common human nature—especially the wonderful and lovely universal desire to take care of others, and be cared for, and how our lives are shaped by helping hands.

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