Fear and Loathing... and Teamwork
So here we are again. California is being partially shut down due to the virus. There are those who work hard at keeping others safe, by staying home, wearing a mask when out, working at home if possible, washing their hands, keeping their workplace as clean as they can...
And there are those who feel victimized if they have to wear a mask to go shopping, feel claustrophobic, prefer to pretend things are ok if they ignore what's going on. As far as I can tell they are all about me, me, me.
Maybe I worry so much because I love my family and friends and want them to be safe. And as unhappy of a feeling as it is, I am in the dangerous age group as of my birthday in February. I am 65. So yes I am afraid. I love that my granddaughter is living here with her mom and dad. And my other son is living here. My nephew and family live here. And my sister will be moving in next door soon. I love my family. I want to be here to enjoy life with them whether it be happy or sad, stressful or delightful.
We have planted lots of trees and other plants since March. I want to be here to watch them grow and reshape the look of our yard. We have lots of gardens growing and we have been eating lots of fresh veggies. We are lucky we have lots of space outside to be in.
I am sure it is harder for those who live in tightly packed quarters. Little or no yard and of course limited contact with their friends. Less traffic had made for so much more wildlife. Easy to listen to the birds chirping. And of course the gophers, squirrels and rabbits chomping away at the yard. I don't mind sharing some.
I do understand sadness because things ARE very different. But we do have to adjust and do what we can to make it better and that does include thinking about the group as a whole. If you are uncomfortable wearing a mask, try a different style of mask. Or maybe one of those clear face visor sort of things. But be a part of the solution, not part of the problem. To move in the right dirrection, we need to see more teamwork. The more of it there is, the sooner we will arrive someplace that is more tolerable, the new normal.
It's a long rant today, but it has been a while and been brewing in my head.
And there are those who feel victimized if they have to wear a mask to go shopping, feel claustrophobic, prefer to pretend things are ok if they ignore what's going on. As far as I can tell they are all about me, me, me.
Maybe I worry so much because I love my family and friends and want them to be safe. And as unhappy of a feeling as it is, I am in the dangerous age group as of my birthday in February. I am 65. So yes I am afraid. I love that my granddaughter is living here with her mom and dad. And my other son is living here. My nephew and family live here. And my sister will be moving in next door soon. I love my family. I want to be here to enjoy life with them whether it be happy or sad, stressful or delightful.
We have planted lots of trees and other plants since March. I want to be here to watch them grow and reshape the look of our yard. We have lots of gardens growing and we have been eating lots of fresh veggies. We are lucky we have lots of space outside to be in.
I am sure it is harder for those who live in tightly packed quarters. Little or no yard and of course limited contact with their friends. Less traffic had made for so much more wildlife. Easy to listen to the birds chirping. And of course the gophers, squirrels and rabbits chomping away at the yard. I don't mind sharing some.
I do understand sadness because things ARE very different. But we do have to adjust and do what we can to make it better and that does include thinking about the group as a whole. If you are uncomfortable wearing a mask, try a different style of mask. Or maybe one of those clear face visor sort of things. But be a part of the solution, not part of the problem. To move in the right dirrection, we need to see more teamwork. The more of it there is, the sooner we will arrive someplace that is more tolerable, the new normal.
It's a long rant today, but it has been a while and been brewing in my head.
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