Just when I think my spring allergies can’t be any worse … eh, they’re kinda bad. This too shall pass. If we can fast forward to the sweet spot between grass and ragweed season, that’d be great. And then let’s skip ahead to fall.
If only life worked that way.
I heard today about a woman who had “this too shall pass” engraved in a ring. I’m reminded of the meme that follows with, “It may pass like a kidney stone, but it will pass.” It might take something larger than a ring to contain the entire sentiment.
Mask mandates are starting to lift in more states, including here in Ohio soon. Individual businesses can still require them in many places. If you think back to just before state governments mandated mask wearing, a number of businesses required or requested masks.
I’ve lost my faith in humanity’s ability to be kind and honor such requests, however. Those invoking political and religious justifications for refusing to keep their virus breath to themselves continue to confound me.
Those refusing to be vaccinated don’t bother me too much, though. Not everyone is going to have the same comfort level at the same time. I might not want to hang out super close to someone yelling and screaming about shots and masks – or like we experienced recently in our idyllic village, protesting in the face of a mild-mannered grocer who has in fact offered accommodations. Ninety-five percent isn’t one hundred percent, after all. I’d put it in the “pretty darned good” category.
I’ll just continue to keep my ear to the ground on emerging data like case numbers and whether a booster shot will be warranted and act accordingly.
Personally I’m excited about returning to live musical theater … hanging out with more extended family and friends … and traveling.
Oh and you know what else about fall?
Football. Here’s a fun, short video of how to draw Brutus Buckeye.
Pandemic peace and love to you all.
