Social distancing has been easier for some of us than others but we have and are continuing to find the benefits of spending a lot more time at home. We are witnessing others thinking life is back to normal but we are far from it... Eventually in this musing you will 'see' why.
Finally after at least 3 years, we had some double pane window glass replaced. It was time since one was a kitchen sink window. Seriously, can you imagine having a gorgeous but fogged up view?
The date was carefully chosen for when Natureman would have one of his hospital all day'ers. There was very little need for the workman to be inside but still precautions had to be taken... Making sure masks would be worn and door handles and window cranks sanitized after the job was done, etc...
Let me tell you the new panes were so clear that the other windows's filth of dirt, cobwebs, insect and bird stuff were intolerable.
Yesterday, even before Natureman was up and out weeding the vegetable garden, my day had started cleaning the 14 great room windows and screens. They wouldn't be as spotless as a professional but the end result had me in awe of the newly acquired 'crystal clear' views.
An article in the N.Y. Times also gave some important insights with a survey by 511 epidemiologists of when they expect to fly, hug and do 18 other everyday activities again. ( An epidemiologist is: " a person who studies or is an expert in the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases")
It's definitely worth your time to look at their responses with regard to this summer, 3 to 12 months, one year/ never again...
Largest values in each group are highlighted. Figures are rounded.
Largest values in each group are highlighted. Figures are rounded.
Activities they said they might start doing soon...
| THIS SUMMER | 3 TO 12 MOS. | 1 YR.+ | NEVER AGAIN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bring in mail without precautions (n = 379) | 64 | 16 | 17 | 3 |
| See a doctor for a nonurgent appointment (507) | 60 | 29 | 11 | <1 |
| Vacation overnight within driving distance (372) | 56 | 26 | 18 | <1 |
| Get a haircut at a salon or barber shop (485) | 41 | 39 | 19 | 1 |
| THIS SUMMER | 3 TO 12 MOS. | 1 YR.+ | NEVER AGAIN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attend a small dinner party (n = 509) | 32 | 46 | 21 | <1 |
| Hike or picnic outdoors with friends (506) | 31 | 41 | 27 | <1 |
| Send kids to school, camp or day care (304) | 30 | 55 | 15 | <1 |
| Work in a shared office (434) | 27 | 54 | 18 | 1 |
| Send children on play dates (272) | 23 | 47 | 29 | 1 |
| Ride a subway or a bus (408) | 20 | 40 | 39 | 1 |
| Visit elderly relative or friend in their home (485) | 20 | 41 | 39 | <1 |
| Travel by airplane (512) | 20 | 44 | 37 | <1 |
| Eat at a dine-in restaurant (506) | 16 | 56 | 28 | <1 |
| Exercise at a gym or fitness studio (406) | 14 | 42 | 40 | 4 |
Maybe a year or more...
| THIS SUMMER | 3 TO 12 MOS. | 1 YR.+ | NEVER AGAIN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attend a wedding or a funeral (n = 501) | 17 | 41 | 42 | <1 |
| Hug or shake hands when greeting a friend (503) | 14 | 39 | 42 | 6 |
| Go out with someone you don't know well (363) | 14 | 42 | 42 | 2 |
| Attend a church or other religious service (220) | 13 | 43 | 43 | 2 |
| Stop routinely wearing a face covering (513) | 7 | 40 | 52 | 1 |
| Attend a sporting event, concert or play (489 | 3 | 32 | 64 |
If these responses don't help you see things more clearly, there will be many more of us being affected by Covid 19.
Here's the link to the entire article: NY TIMES: EPIDEMIOLOGIST SURVEY
Even if you don't have a garden to weed you might want to find some other ways of filling your days...
Be safe and see clearly...
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