After two early phone meetings, I headed to the library to pick up a couple of rapid tests. It will be good to have these for gathering times over the holiday. It provides another layer of potential security -- not 100% accurate, but it does help.
Major winds arrived overnight and brought intermittent snow squalls blowing in of Northumberland Strait area about 15 minutes north of town. The walk to the library felt good. Sun shone on my way over and snow pellets swirled around me on the way home. Either way, it was good to be outside in the fresh air. Being inside these days feels like being trapped again. I've encountered anger in people I've spoken to over the past couple of days. No one wants to be worried about the virus and having increased restrictions for the short term again appears to be seen as just too much. Our small town hasn't had to deal with an outbreak locally until last week. We have been part of blanket restrictions for all three previous waves. Now we find our community under siege as it were, with business closed and people not getting paid. The steps being taken will help restrict disease spread. This must be understood since all of the rapid self tests at the library were distributed today. So -- mask, distance, test, and keep washing and sanitizing hands. The last one has been lost in much of public communications. It is still very important.
There are many wishes for the world at present and not just because of the holidays. Pondering the recent outbreak brought thoughts for health and safety for all. A song lyric shared tonight touches on this type of holiday wish. Keep safe. Enjoy!
Grown-Up Christmas List -- Natalie Cole
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