Blogging in a Covid world

 Hi everyone,

I took a break from this site, but it wasn't intentional. I had every reason of blogging regularly when I had something to say, until I had to eventually replace my computer. My old laptop was handy, but it was getting to the point where I couldn't update certain programs and access my blog with it anymore. It's not gone yet but will probably be retired soon.

A lot has changed in the world since I last wrote here. We've had a change in leadership in the White House. We've also had to deal with the global Coronavirus pandemic. Lots of things shut down for a while and we had to readjust our lives. Things are starting to get back to somewhat normal, but it's probably going to be a while. Some things may never go back to normal, which isn't all bad.

I'm thankful that no one in my family or network of friends have contracted the virus, but I do know a few friends of the family who have. Most of them have pulled through and many people I know have been vaccinated. However, I do know of a few friends of the family who lost their lives to the virus. One was a person who was vaccinated. My heart goes out to their family and loved ones, and everyone who has been affected by it.

The one thing I don't like is how politicized the virus has become. It's pitting friends and family against one another at times, and it really doesn't need to be that way. Masks aren't fun to wear, especially to those of us who wear glasses like me, but it's a minor inconvenience in comparison to being seriously ill, intubation or even death. Masks have always been about protecting others than yourself during the pandemic, anyway. 

This virus is a real concern for everyone in the world. It doesn't discriminate and it does not know about or care what your political affiliation is. I'm amazed at the people who follow politicians' advice instead of doctors and other health professionals. Some health experts have even been shunned because they've given different advice as knowledge and situations regarding the virus has changed. I never thought I would be living through things like that. Personally, I trust the medical and health experts over politicians any day when it comes to handling a worldwide pandemic. I have nothing but the utmost trust and respect for anyone working in the medical field over the last two years. 

I've heard talk of possible booster shots eight months after vaccination. I'm perfectly fine with doing that. To me, it's not much different than an annual flu shot. I barely felt the first vaccination shot and the second dose left me tired and achy the day after, but I've been in very good health ever since. 

I'm glad that I've been able to attend a few concerts this summer (I went to four consecutive Sevendust shows at the end of June/beginning of July, but that's a story for another post) and that people can gather in public at shows, ballgames and other events. Each venue and business has their own rules and regulations, and I see no problem with that at all. Whatever we can do to reduce the spread is great in my book.

Well that's all for now. Just checking in now that I can access my blog again. Looking forward to another couple of shows at least later this year. Until next time, have a great weekend and don't forget to be kind to one another.