I live in Maricopa County, in Arizona, USA. And we just had our first death from COVID-19. Which means it is past time for us all to go on an in-person social fast. You've all read the headlines and delved into the articles, so I really don't have a whole lot to add to that. I've been staying home the past few days, but I realized today that social distancing can happen really well on the trails as well. Yes, I'll stay home most of the time. But I know where there are empty spaces, with no other folks around for ages. Every now and then, when the walls are really closing in around me, I think I'll take myself to the wilderness and just breathe.
We've been told to not gather in groups of more than 10 at a time, and that is a good start. But this thing... You can have it, and pass it on before you show symptoms. And that scares the snot out of me. I had been looking at just having small get togethers, just with my friends and loved ones. Well, I was thinking that way last week anyway. There were hardly any cases locally, and we'd let each other know if we weren't feeling well, and.. and... And if I get it, that means the folks I would pass it on to would be my friends and loved ones. My nearest and dearest. And some of them might not make it. And that would be on me. And I am watching our numbers climb, and climb, and I can see where this is going.
So, home. Or out away from everyone, until they tell us that out of the house isn't a thing.
And keep breathing.
Sounds like a good plan. Outside is always a great remedy for depression and loneliness. And there is so much outside that is still waiting to be discovered. We have been enjoying this break from society, actually. Then again, we have never been very social to begin with. Good luck and stay safe. his will pass as with everything before it.
ReplyDeleteI find I do better if I can get into the wilderness about once a week. But we've had a pretty full social life too, and we're already starting to feel the change. Folks are finding ways on line to connect, to help with that. I am really appreciating living with both the modern technology, and living close enough to the wilderness.
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourselves, ok? We'll get through this. Every day is one day closer to the solution.
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