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Describe an experience this week that made you happy.
I'm on vacation this week with my husband, in Bandon Oregon. I noticed a temporary sign on the beach loop that said Circles in the Sand. I had recently read about this. It's an occasional thing that a few people do, I guess as an act of love. They create beautiful meditation labyrinths. As I arrived, the man who had drawn it was leaving with his tools. He said it was still walkable, so we scooted down & walked the beautiful moving meditation before it flowed out into the Pacific. What serendipity! Meaningful minutes without a thought of the pandemic.
July 28, 2021
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
Earlier this week, I spoke with my grandmother who lives in California. Both of my aunts are living with her, and I was so disappointed that the eldest of the two aunts threw herself a party with 40 people. It was not a significant birthday, but she hired a DJ, caterers, and made people throw petals into the pool. She also invited people that she wasn't particularly close to. My grandmother is over 80 years old and I thought the party was so irresponsible. Unless my aunt checked everyone's card, there is no proof that everyone who showed up was vaccinated. Additionally, the delta variant was already in LA when she had the party. They said the rates were low, but it was irresponsible to have a large gathering with such a dangerous variant. You can still catch COVID and experience symptoms even with the vaccine. I don't want that for my grandmother. My grandmother also said that she went out with an unvaccinated friend. I am disappointed in all of them. They all put themselves and my grandmother at risk.
July 9, 2021