Trip #528 Mann Street, Mount Washington, Pittsburgh took place on November 26, 2020, and was published on December 18, 2020.
Like most kids, I loved all the preparations leading up to Christmas. Making my list, checking it twice, seeing Santa at the mall to plead naughty v. nice, and agonizing over presents for my parents, favorite teachers, and younger sister. Recalling those memories today still makes my heart skip a beat with anticipation! As an adult, it’s easy to become disillusioned with the season, especially as COVID has turned everything upside down. Simply thinking about the holiday can bring on a cascade of sad or anxious feelings. Decorating, exchanging gifts, religious celebrations, or family gatherings may not be something we’re able to do, and it can be hard to accept that our holidays are going to be different. This year, perhaps we’ll be able to see that real joy isn’t found in the gifts, food, and parties but in the love, caring, and understanding we give to one another.
Field Notes: This flight has started to fall apart at the very top but it’s on ground level so I felt ok with skirting around it and climbing down the rest (which was in perfectly fine condition).
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