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Celebrating Birthdays is harder with Covid
My Mom’s 80th was tough; mine is a little easier
I would imagine cupcake bakers might do well under Covid.
After all, who needs a fancy cake to share with friends when you’re not meeting friends? How much cake can you eat by yourself? Don’t answer that…
My Mom turned 80 in 2020. Back in the rosy days of early February, before masks and social distancing became a way of life, I sent out the invites for a special party for her.
After all, 80 is a milestone birthday.
Of course, my mom being my mom, she said she didn’t want anything fancy. Yet I know her. A gathering of friends chatting with her over her favorite food would light up her eyes and bring her great joy. And I wanted that for her.
All of the friends I invited expressed their enthusiasm for the event. The venue was cozy, and I staggered arrival times so people could come in small groups and Mom could have personal time with all of them, which she loves.
And then…
March came.
The party was indefinitely postponed.
Of course Mom and I did something special, but it wasn’t the same.
