The Pandemic IV (Again, in Personal Terms)

Yesterday was Celine’s sixth birthday. Knowing that she couldn’t have a birthday party like other six year olds, her mother Farrah arranged for the party to come to her. The 1 PM parade down Rugby Avenue began with carloads of her friends, wishing her a happy birthday as they went by, each car festooned with banners acknowledging the day in capital letters. Finally, the Kensington Fire Department came down the street, with lights flashing and horns blaring. Neighbors lined the street carrying signs.

Final score. Community 1, Pandemic 0.

Celine, Farrah, and Nigel

Celine, Farrah, and Nigel

Celine taking it all in

Celine taking it all in

Kensington Fire Department…I mean, what have they got to do?

Kensington Fire Department…I mean, what have they got to do?

Neighbors lined the street.

Neighbors lined the street.

The parade begins

The parade begins