2022/1/20 #poetry Today is the best day. The Sun is just warm enough. The shade is just cool enough. The wind is just low enough. Nothing could be better. Well, the cars could go silent, sure. Or evanesce altogether. That would make things better. They are loud and smelly and kill you if you get in their way. I don't need to mention their impact on the health of the ecosystem. They sure are comfortable though. Riding, effortlessly, on a soft, shock absorbed cushion, in climate controlled bliss. Comfort seems to oppose fun. They have an inverse relationship when it comes to getting places. Biking is fun. Cars that have giant engines and ride harder and have less safety features are more fun than cars that protect you from everything from noise to the feeling of acceleration. Walking is fun. Walking where there are no cars is lots of fun. Being able to experience the world around you is fun. It can also be quite uncomfortable. True, when things become painful they are no longer fun, but up until that threshold, comfort subdues fun. Then again, sometimes on such a nice day, when the weather couldn't be more comfortable, noticing the play of light, the activities of the animals and people, can inspire deep enjoyment. I don't know if that qualifies as fun.