Let's take care of each other

Photo by William Burt

I have contributed to the National Audubon Society, so I get an email regularly from them. They sent out a bunch of cute baby pictures yesterday, reminding me that it was World Water Day. These adorable water babies gave me a lift, and it's also a sweet way to think about how there are plenty of lives that don't know a thing about the coronavirus.

This picture made me think of those days when I would jump out of an airplane and give myself to the air, much like these guys are doing. I didn't have any wings to flap, but they don't either, and they sure look like they're having fun. I guess all of us are looking for ways to have whatever fun we can while in isolation. I'm doing a lot of reading and watching some good programs. I'm really happy that I had subscribed to so many streaming services.

A couple of days ago I drove by the closed YMCA and I saw some of my favorite instructors on the street corners in yellow-and-black striped outfits, waving signs, while smiling at us in cars. The signs said things like, "Bee Resilient" and "Bee Helpful." I teared up as I passed by. There are so many kindnesses all around me, and it makes me very hopeful that we will get through this with an expanded appreciation of our community.

I am truly enjoying the burgeoning spring flowers everywhere. It's only going to keep getting better from here. Let's not forget to take care of each other. I stop myself from volunteering, because I am one of those who is at high risk, being in my late seventies. I keep forgetting, but I am being good and mostly staying home, unless I go for a walk in the sunshine. We have already had two deaths in my county, with 48 confirmed cases, as of yesterday.

I do hope you are doing well, and staying safe in your own little corner of the world. Let's take care of each other.
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