tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221281884226879638.post2316151615333750019..comments2023-12-28T22:05:10.495-04:00Comments on Passage to Sackville.: May you live in interesting times, or lessons I've learned during Covid.Sybilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944601364218561984noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221281884226879638.post-53383095906158607862020-11-25T10:46:19.260-04:002020-11-25T10:46:19.260-04:00When Sara said way back in March that we likely wo...When Sara said way back in March that we likely wouldn't be able to get together for my birthday in November, I thought Nah, we'll be back together by then. Boy, was I wrong! In all honesty, I'm OK with spending a lot of time at home. But I do miss doing normal things that we take for granted, like running out to the general store to pick up a carton of milk. Now picking up milk is combined with all other errands so that there's only one trip out during the week, not three. I miss seeing people's smiles because our faces are half-covered with masks. And of course, I miss hanging out with friends. I'm already a germaphobe, so this is just ramping up all my fears that I had almost convinced myself were irrational. At least I already have lots of experience with good hand hygiene :-)K&B by the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581765778332754970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221281884226879638.post-78574442535418958912020-11-12T20:43:52.790-04:002020-11-12T20:43:52.790-04:00I miss you. And I miss hugs. I do chat a lot wi...I miss you. And I miss hugs. I do chat a lot with folk when I shop. I am such a social being. I feel for families with loved ones in hospitals or care homes.<br /><br />Maybe we'll have a Messenger call with Kelly soon.Sybilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944601364218561984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221281884226879638.post-47280787125673844632020-11-12T20:41:21.644-04:002020-11-12T20:41:21.644-04:00Well said. I live near an airport and the flight ...Well said. I live near an airport and the flight path goes over my house. I notice how few planes go over now. I'm sure the skies are cleaner. We certainly need to re-think how often we travel. I sure miss my family in Ontario.Sybilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944601364218561984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221281884226879638.post-44627013643273220642020-11-12T12:25:50.059-04:002020-11-12T12:25:50.059-04:00Your post makes me feel quite melancholy. Although...Your post makes me feel quite melancholy. Although I am one of the lucky few who doesn't mind all the social isolation...lol. I am an extreme loner at heart and often think I would be quite happy living a hermit type lifestyle. However, I do understand that there aren't many people who feel the way I do and I know it's very difficult for people who don't feel the same way. I hope it won't take too long before social people like you can get back to the things they enjoy doing! Virtual hugs!!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05042081996333393969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221281884226879638.post-91885027684034714772020-11-11T20:32:46.936-04:002020-11-11T20:32:46.936-04:00Our freedom here in Australia is definitely limite...Our freedom here in Australia is definitely limited, but we have had to learn to adapt. There are many positive side effects of Covid too when you think about it. Common colds, 'flu and pheumonia are almost unheard of now, and as you said, people who have never gardened before have set up their own vege patches. And did you see the clips on TV of cities and waterways around the world, showing how clear they look without polution? Not that we can stop all industry, but it demonstrates how cutting back, or trying different methods to manufacture products would improve the health of the world in future. The worst part is not seeing your distantly located friends and family in person, and getting hugs, as you said. I hope this has been a wakeup call to all people to not take the things we are missing for granted in the future.Joannehttps://homelifeonline.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221281884226879638.post-85632132313474200062020-11-11T11:52:05.830-04:002020-11-11T11:52:05.830-04:00I miss many of those same things Debra. I'd l...I miss many of those same things Debra. I'd love to take tai chi. We're pretty lucky that our population is so low in the Atlantic bubble. And we're a pretty compliant lot. Stay well.Sybilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944601364218561984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221281884226879638.post-39421562368606692182020-11-10T23:13:06.189-04:002020-11-10T23:13:06.189-04:00I miss traveling, eating in restaurants, attending...I miss traveling, eating in restaurants, attending concerts and the theatre, taking art lessons and going to tai chi. But however long it takes, we must each do our parts to promote the collective health of our communities. You've done especially well in the Atlantic Bubble, so congrats!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.com