My life has not changed except I am more respectful of the people I am around. Pnutfarmer reinforced this strategy. After the low prices and three shoulder surgeries I am ready to get back at it. Cut and hauled 8 tons of HMS & # 1 cast this week and did not interact with anyone that was not outside.
Body language speaks volumes as to what others expect and I am fine with different perspectives. Masks are not my friend and other than medical facilities I avoid businesses that require a mask. My fear is for those at high risk and I am thankful that the majority of those at risk are older and not the younger generations. Social distancing is a natural lifestyle here.
The two states I inhabit have left it up to the population to make their own decisions in most situations. Less than 1% of the population wore masks early in the pandemic, 50% wore them with the increase in infections in our counties, and now 85% are wearing masks. The point is that respect, not fear drives our decisions.
We will still have a family Thanksgiving without limits to the number that attend, we will not be wearing masks inside our own home with visitors, and will provide an outdoor table for those that prefer (this is out of respect for Gavin, the governor of CA.). We will learn to live with the virus instead of learning how to die with it.
Bottom line is we will continue to live life without fear, but we respect the power of the virus and other individuals we interact with. I prefer interacting with animals and nature over other individuals. I have been isolating long before the pandemic.
My prayers and empathy go out to all of those suffering from the virus. With that said it will be business as usual.
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