March 2020.
The world is in turmoil, treading through the waters of a global pandemic. People are scared. Food and toiletry items (ahem, toilet paper) are disappearing off shelves faster than they can be restocked. Businesses are temporarily closing. People are out of work. We're confined to homes. And social distancing seems to be the defining word of the year. It seems strange that suddenly, our only means of social gathering is through a media platform. Our devices, something that specialists have studied in depth to see its effects on our behavior and psyche, have now become our sole means of communication and connectedness. Coffee dates, meetings, even doctor appointments are being held virtually.
As someone who values one on one, and struggles to really "connect" through a device, this a waking nightmare. There's something about looking at someone through a screen that feels so impersonal. But like so many others, I'm having to adapt to a new norm. And so here I am, blogging. Something I haven't done in 5 years. However, I've always been someone who communicates well with the written word. So this is my way of bringing you all a little closer. And while I would much rather share a cup of coffee in the comfort of a living room (living over coffee shop..always.) This is one way I can attempt to bring light and friendship to those I love. Strong emphasis on "attempt."
These are dark times, my friends. And people are suffering at every level all over. Your friends, family, neighbors, there is no one left unaffected by this virus. So let us hold each other close (virtually, of course.) And come together with courage, generosity, compassion, and grace. This is a time for humanity to shine. We are flawed, but there is so much goodness in all of us. And we'll get through this together.
One nation. One world. One people.
The world is in turmoil, treading through the waters of a global pandemic. People are scared. Food and toiletry items (ahem, toilet paper) are disappearing off shelves faster than they can be restocked. Businesses are temporarily closing. People are out of work. We're confined to homes. And social distancing seems to be the defining word of the year. It seems strange that suddenly, our only means of social gathering is through a media platform. Our devices, something that specialists have studied in depth to see its effects on our behavior and psyche, have now become our sole means of communication and connectedness. Coffee dates, meetings, even doctor appointments are being held virtually.
These are dark times, my friends. And people are suffering at every level all over. Your friends, family, neighbors, there is no one left unaffected by this virus. So let us hold each other close (virtually, of course.) And come together with courage, generosity, compassion, and grace. This is a time for humanity to shine. We are flawed, but there is so much goodness in all of us. And we'll get through this together.
One nation. One world. One people.
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