Enfield's five best things? No Kings protest makes the list

 
Someone was telling me yesterday about a group effort to list the five best things about Enfield. The first was Costco. Everyone struggled after that. Then there was a suggestion to add Raising Cane's.
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Enfield doesn't have a movie theater, much in the way of parks, a mall, or a downtown. Our main library hasn't been renovated in decades and has more videos than Blockbuster. Too many of our restaurants are fast food. The fastest-growing occupation in town may be takeout delivery drivers. You need your car for everything. But the town does have a civic spirit.
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Saturday's No King’s protest was my third one. Similar to the others, it attracted a good number of people. Perhaps not as many as the first one, but a lively turnout.
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It was a chance to strike up random conversations and meet new people, something that is hard to do in Enfield. One fellow I met turned out to be an EHS grad from my era. I graduated in 1972, and my newfound friend in 1973. He had a rally-free idea for protesting Trump.
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Once Trump's name appeared on dollar bills, he suggested crossing it out with a Sharpie. One bill at a time. It actually sounded like a good idea and the type of thing we might have come up with in the 1970s. It won't accomplish a thing, but it does give us something to do.
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The bright sun made it seem warmer than it might otherwise. It was a pleasant time with people sharing a common interest. Drivers honked their horns and waved in support.
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How odd this all was. People are all worried. Firstly, the war; then, the economy, and the nation's general direction.
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Despite this cloud, at the No King's protest, people smiled, complimented each other on their signs, and chatted under the sharp blue skies.
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As I think back on Saturday, here's something else that belongs on the list of the five best things to do in Enfield: Attend a No Kings protest.
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