The Bologna Blog

Construction

My neighborhood is under construction, literally! The entire subdivision is penned in by orange cones and striped horses. We have one route into our homes and one route out. I would not complain but this has been the scene now for six months. Now thirty to forty homeowners from the next street over are parking on our street because they cannot get into their driveways. This, in turn, leads to strange people walking through our yard to get home at odd hours of the day. I have entertained people, in my pajamas while drinking coffee on the deck waiting for my dogs to do their business, when they walked to their cars. It has made for awkward moments and interesting conversations.

I guess if you're a writer meeting new characters to be used later is a good thing, but I would like be wearing clothes when that happens. It did get me thinking that construction is an ongoing process for not only roads but people. We change physically, mentally, and spiritually. It can be either growth or degradation. It is our choice.