Here's hoping that there comes a time when you read this and think, "Oh yeah, I believe I remember that virus thing." Right now, it's pretty much the only thing on the news. Thanks to our meatball President, we blew any chance we had to get on top of this pandemic, and by the time the Federal Government (that is, our Dear Leader) started taking it seriously, it's everywhere. A week ago, we decided to cancel our flight to visit Audrey and Tom in Kansas City. Today, we realize that it was not a good idea a month ago.
Well, as you know, Deborah loves her family, people in general, and travel. This "social distancing" business is not her favorite thing. (I, on the other hand, actually have the moral high ground being the hermit I always wanted to be.) She did say today that if she had to be confined with just one person, I'd be the one she'd choose. I feel good about that.
We're both healthy so far, but of course that can change at any time. We have not isolated ourselves completely; maybe we're bad citizens. I had an eye exam, and Deborah went to the dentist. These visits weren't on a whim; they were overdue, and we decided to get them in while we could. We go to the grocery, and we've gone to a place we bought bird food and to Home Depot. Fortunately, we did not go to several optional outings/visits with friends; that would have been irresponsible. Our anniversary trip to Vienna in seven or eight weeks is looking less and less likely to happen.
There's always the telephone, and the internet, and streaming entertainment. Movie theaters, restaurants, hotels, bars, live performances--out of business for the foreseeable future. Political events have been totally overshadowed. May better times get here in not too long. I'm afraid our concept of 'normal' is going to take a severe beating.
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I will correct that I went to the oral surgeon, for a needed retreatment of a root canal. And Chris was getting to the point that he was having trouble reading with his old glasses. I'd say both excursions were warranted. I do miss playing bridge, seeing friends and family, having more people to cook for!
Thank goodness we still live in a home with a garden that needs a lot of work. The hops trellis has probably gotten more extensive attention than it deserves, given that we don't use the hops, but perhaps the potential for a significant harvest will tempt someone else into action! It's also nice that we can walk around the neighborhoods nearby and on the Four Mile Run Trail--at least until home detention starts. We keep our social distance, but enjoy seeing families out and about. Alas, the weather is going to turn more seasonal, but we can dress more warmly!
Deborah is taking on the shopping chore for not only me but her mother, and I appreciate it. It's hard to know what we're all supposed to be doing. This isn't New Zealand, where a responsible government is headed by a brilliant and caring Prime Minister; there are no real standards advertised or enforced in the US. So, face masks are optional most places. We're just hoping the limited interaction we have is enough to keep us from getting this thing.
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