I’ve been so busy this week that I haven’t had time to participate in Melanie’s Share Your World until today!
QUESTIONS
Restrictions are being lifted all over the world. Do you feel it’s safe to go out and mingle in crowds in light of the Pandemic?
To a certain degree, yes, although the delta variant is causing the cases to increase at an alarming rate, such as we haven’t seen for several months. I just saw a Facebook post from a cousin’s son announcing that he was a “breakthrough” case – fully vaccinated yet got the delta variant of Covid.
His symptoms were not serious and he’s OK now, but it made me think that I ought to be a bit more cautious. Mask mandates have been reimposed here so I’m carrying one around again and having to wear one even when I exercise. The mask came in handy last night, though, when a homeless man “joined” our book discussion group at the library (the discussion is held outside). The moderator was nice to him and the rest of us tried to be casual and welcoming, but I did put my mask on.
It’s a strange situation – there is no lockdown, because of the vaccine, but the vaccine isn’t perfect and the delta variant is spreading fast so we have to wear masks again. Yet I feel Covid-19 fatigue, as I’m sure most people do. I have not tried to go out into a crowded place, such as a theatre. I would, however, love to travel again. I don’t know if I want to get on a crowded airplane right now, though. To go on a road trip, I would consult Covid statistics to see if our destination is more or less safe.
What are some things that are okay to do occasionally, but definitely not okay to do every day?
Having a drink, eating ice cream – anything in excess is not okay.
Would you relocate for love (romantic or otherwise)?
I have done – moving here to this senior community was my husband’s idea. I didn’t feel ready for it, and it’s still strange to be surrounded by white haired people who have children close to my age, but I’ve gotten to enjoy it. You’re only as old as you feel, and many of the folks here feel young!
Do you believe in any conspiracy theories (no judgment)?
Not the quack-a-doodle conspiracies promoted on social media today, but there have been some conspiracies worth looking into. There are still people trying to find out if JFK’s assassination was a conspiracy and Oswald/Ruby were just front men. I’ve heard enough convincing and reasonable evidence that I believe it might have been a conspiracy.
GRATITUDE PORTION (Optional to participate, as always)
Please share something sweet (take that as you want)
Wanderlust & Wonderment 
Mmmm! Your ‘sweet’ looks DELICIOUS (but chocolate ice cream is one of my weaknesses, occasionally). Thanks so much Katy for Sharing Your World! That’s sort of depressing about Covid, but I’d heard that before – that the Delta variant is a whole new monster (so to speak) and the dimwits (sorry, no judgment implied) who refuse to be vaccinated at all and then wander around bare faced breathing on others, spread it. Another blogger suggested that refusal to get vaccinated should be a crime with a fine and the whole bit. I can’t say I disagree. It’s very complicated and I’m glad you’re taking the precautions that are best for you! 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend!
Don’t people who get caught not wearing seatbelts get fined? The same for wearing a mask! I don’t like wearing one, nobody does, but those scofflaws should stop whining about it and get vaccinated as soon as possible so we can beat this monster!