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Talk about what you think the world will be like after the pandemic is over.
We humans are adaptable. We fight as hard as we can to forget events as soon as they are over. Some of us even deny events that are happening now. What do you expect, in a world where some folks argue the world is not round? When I went to college and grad school, I studied the humanities. But now I work with scientists, and I've come to appreciate all that the scientific approach has brought. So much of our lives has been made possible through science and technology: the food we eat, the buildings and transport systems we enjoy, the internet which keeps us employed and occupied. Scientific research brought us a highly effective Covid-19 vaccine, in an astonishingly short amount of time. After this pandemic crisis is over, the scientists will continue to do research. Hopefully the rest of us non-scientists will gain a finer appreciation for what science has done for us. Respect and fund science!
April 26, 2021
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Talk about whatever else is on your mind today.
This week it's my birthday and it will be my second pandemic birthday. Compared to others, I feel thankful - despite the pandemic, I have gotten to spend them with my family by taking the proper safety measures ahead of time. It also helps that my parents live in the middle of nowhere and do not have close contact with others. But I digress. A few years ago, I started this tradition of writing myself a letter on my actual birthday. The letter tone varies - sometimes (like last year), I scolded myself - saying "it's time to start thinking long term" and other letters I've given myself grace "you are doing so well." I've even started thinking of these letters as my "mid-year check-in" - how am I doing compared to my New Year's resolutions? Have I completely missed the mark? Am I on track? Since we did a mini-celebration last night (my family has an unusual amount of July birthdays), I've been musing what letter I will write to myself this year. I suspect after this past week, I will try to be kinder to myself. This pandemic has taught me to be grateful for what I have. But I'll let you know at some point what I end up writing. ;)
July 26, 2021