Growing up in the south I always took the close knit community I was in as being forever. It was built around church, a mutual since of taking care of neighbors and common interests. My community back home was united around fishing and hunting. People change and everything evolves for better or worse. The community of my younger years seams a million miles away and an age ago. Over the last few years I have put more emphasis on not giving in to the trend towards social isolation. I have tried to renew old friendships and make new ones and be more active in face to face groups. Pool has always been a source of good friendships and an opportunity to meet new people. What I'm trying to say is I want to encourage everyone to get out of the house now that covid is easing somewhat and reengage with people at the bar or pool room. If you don't have a group of players to hang out with make some. It will go a long way to saving the game. Pool rooms don't stay open when everyone stays home.
