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Still having trouble with probabilistic thinking. Each time there arises the possibility of entering a building that is not my home, I hesitate. (The exception being my adult child's home, in which everyone who is eligible for vaccination has been vaccinated.) I am venturing inside, but now there's another choice: get in, conduct business as fast as possible, and get out? Or linger and enjoy? 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...? I am aware that my choices are a bizarre and unpredictable combination of actual information and emotional, non-rational "thinking." 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. 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. 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. With so much information available, as well as vaccines widely available here, it is *nearly* criminal to contract the virus. 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.
May 2, 2021