Trying to Make It So

The pool shimmered invitingly but was off-limits.

The YMCA's pool and locker rooms were closed last week for annual cleaning and repair. We nevertheless kept to a reduced routine. Changing clothes in the single-stall lavatories and showering at home were a little cumbersome, but the nearly-empty facilities meant there was no waiting for a machine. Not too discommoding, unless you're a regular swimmer.

Exercise is not yet an ingrained habit, but we're trying to make it so.