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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.

<strong> Still having trouble with probabilistic thinking. Each time there arises the possibility of entering a building that is not my home, I hesitate.</strong> (The exception being my adult child's home, in which everyone who is eligible for vaccination has been vaccinated.) I am venturing inside, but<strong> now there's another choice: get in, conduct business as fast as possible, and get out? Or linger and enjoy?</strong> Enjoy the stimulation of 3-dimensional space, such as a craft gallery, a few minutes browsing physical books in the library, or even the produce section of the grocery store...?<strong> I am aware that my choices are a bizarre and unpredictable combination of actual information and emotional, non-rational "thinking."</strong> I went to the art museum because it offers free admission to vaccinated people. It was closed: I found out that because of the pandemic, it's only open 4 days a week, and limited hours. Oh. I'll try again another time. <strong> I found a guy to repair a damaged wall in my home, but he texted to cancel: His daughter has "covid," and he has to take care of her and quarantine 14 days. I was surprised, and thought an uncharitable thought: How is this possible? In our state, vaccines have been open to all ages over 16 years, for a while.</strong> I know that there are some workers whose employers are difficult, and many people have to choose between Covid-19 risk and insolvency. I don't know if this daughter is a 14-year-old who was allowed to play sports (outrageous) or if she was one of the above-described workers, or if she is an adult who has made decisions injurious to herself and others.<strong> With so much information available, as well as vaccines widely available here, it is *nearly* criminal to contract the virus.</strong> The outdoors continues to be a solace, and the weather has made it possible (and even inviting) to get outside for hikes and bike rides. To misquote some bumper sticker - a bad day in the woods is better than a good day not in the woods.