Holy cow. We have gained a whole new vocabulary with terms like self-imposed quarantine, social distancing, and of course, Covid19. So 2020 had some surprises in store for us homo sapiens, huh? Well, as far as I can tell, we have for the most part risen to the challenge. People seem to be caring for one another and helping not only their neighbors, but random service providers, who don’t have the luxury of staying home. And in fact, whose jobs are now dangerous. I heard that kind people are delivering meals to hospitals so nurses will have something to eat, that acts of random kindness are springing up everywhere. So, good for us! The most vulnerable among us are being protected by our heartier friends and family members: my daughter is shopping for us, as is our son-in-law, we’re doing video chats with the grandchildren, who haven’t forgotten us, far from it, and although we’re not doing anything much different than we were doing before, we’re doing it with intent rather than from choice. We’ll see what tomorrow brings, for each day seems to bring alarming statistical information. Let’s hope all this good will toward others lasts for another month and beyond, if that’s what it takes. If you’re reading this and want to check in with me and let me know how you’re doing, I’d love that.
PJ
Pat Ponders Life 