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What are you doing for fun right now, and how has that changed since the pandemic began?

<strong> I got into board games before the pandemic.</strong> <strong> Some of my friends were evangelical, right- and libertarian- leaning. Before the pandemic, I could mostly overlook their political views because we had a shared history</strong> and we liked to explore the world of board games together. <strong> During this pandemic, I haven't gotten together with them at all.</strong> First we were all staying home, and then after vaccinations were available, I am not sure they got vaccinated. Also, they have children too young to be vaccinated. I have a feeling they would be okay with me coming over to play board games, but I wouldn't want to run that risk. At least that is the excuse I tell myself to avoid spending time with them. <strong> I do still check in with them by phone, but our friendship has suffered</strong> from not being able to hang out together face to face. <strong> I've found new friends to play board games with.</strong> These friends are adults who are<strong> vaccinated</strong>. They also<strong> fall more in line with my own liberal/progressive political views. I enjoy my time with my new friends, and try not to feel regret about my old friends.</strong>