 Our story today is called Life at the Pool by Joseph Mazzella. I used to love to swim as a boy. My home was just a short walk away from a local pool and I used to spend most of my summer days there. I'd head out early with just my trunks and a towel. I just got there before it opened and then stayed until closing time. It was four hours of pure joy. I loved to dive in the cool, clean water. I'd swim, splash, play games with my friends, talk, laugh, and only dry off during the breaks.