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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
Every Tuesday I volunteer at our local ski hill ... I finally realized that the day on the mountain is a blessing during these times. I get to ski with guests at the resort and spend time talking to them. I had a fantastic day today and as usual the guests I hosted were a pleasure to be with. Everyone is there to have a good time on the slopes. What is most amazing is that no one talked about Covid-19, restrictions or anything else related to the pandemic. Tuesday are a day to escape the pandemic. I am outdoors with a neck tube covering my face, so safety is not an issue when you throw in the fact that I am outdoors. People are friendly and appreciative of what I do. My focus is on ensuring that everyone is safe on the hill and having a good time. The pandemic slides into the background for about 7 hours. No thoughts, no discussions, and no worries about Omicron. I think Tuesday is usually the best day of the week. I come refreshed and tired at the same time. My mind gets a day off. It is good for the soul.
January 29, 2022
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Talk about what you think the world will be like after the pandemic is over.
When the coronavirus pandemic is over the world will be a much different place than it was in February 2020. Millions will have perished from this virus. The families of the dead will continue to suffer greatly from the loss of their loved ones. Many millions more will die not from the virus itself but from one of a number of human errors that is tragic in scope. Many more people will die from hunger and starvation. People will die from lack of medical care for other diseases from a lack of medical resources. For those who manage to survive past these issues many will be poor perhaps for the first time in their lives. Downward mobility will be the next normal and the chasm between the haves and the have nots will widen. Violence and hatred will erupt all over the planet and if anyone is paying attention, this has already started. Yes, the world will be a much different place.
April 25, 2021