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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
My friend who is suffering from Long Covid parosmia noted today that it has been a full year since she had a normal sense of smell or taste. One year ago was the last last day she enjoyed the taste and smell of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies. Eating is now a chore… and many days, barely tolerable. She is no longer able to smell or taste if something is dangerous or spoiled (smoke, gas, bad milk?). Have lunch with friends? dinner out? No thanks. She dreams of smelling the ocean, fresh cut grass, and oh, those chocolate chip cookies.
January 24, 2022
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
This week the weather has been beautiful; mild fall weather and just perfect for taking long walks. When I’m outside, it’s easy to forget we are still in a pandemic. I can socialize with friends, enjoying happy hour around a fire pit or afternoon tea on someone’s back porch. On Halloween, I tagged along with a friend while her daughter went trick-or-treating. Seeing so many kids walking the sidewalks and chatting with neighbors made me so happy. That little girl will get her first Covid shot soon and I’m looking forward to spending more time with her after she’s fully vaccinated.
November 9, 2021