Until this weekend, I'd forgotten how amazing it feels to step out of my flip flops and set foot on carpet of cool grass.
Like popsicles or diving into a swimming pool, it's one of those simple summer pleasures that pretty much brings a big grin to everyone's face.
I remembered that delicious feeling by accident at picnic this weekend. I misplaced my flip flops and then was too lazy to find them for a while. So, I found myself walking around barefoot on soft meadow grass strewn with dandelions.
Stretching my toes into the green blades, made a mental note to lose my flip flops immediately whenever I got the chance.
Unfortunately, I came home to read an article in New York Times about the dangers of going barefoot in the park. While the risks seem small, they do (sadly) exist. According to the experts in article, the hazards lurking in the grass include:
Even after weighing the risk vs. rewards, however, I personally still think it's worth it to walk on the wild side once in a while.
How many years have people been walking bare foot on grass without being aware of these dangers? Mom never said, "Go and play, but watch out for bacteria that could get into your blood stream!"
Seems to me that as long as people are careful and use common sense, it's okay to continue being bare foot and fancy free.