Sidewalk Hopscotch
Stepping out past the front gate onto the open sidewalk, I spotted a vibrant grid of pink and blue chalk hopscotch squares stretching along the pale concrete. My joints were practically begging for some fun! With my neck instantly catching an energetic, rhythmic side-to-side bobble, I sprang straight onto square number one. My sandals slapped against the chalky grit with a snappy crack. Spreading both rubber-gloved arms wide for balance, I launched into the double boxes, planting both feet squarely inside the pastel borders without touching a single line. Rocking my head in merry time with each leap, I bounded all the way to the top curve in pure bouncing triumph.


