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Has the pandemic affected your ability to accomplish your life goals or plans in any way? If so, share some examples.

My post-retirement plans, as well as those of my spouse, have been shattered by this global pandemic. All travel intentions--whether domestic or international--have been put on hold indefinitely. Despite our wealth of free time, we cannot visit distantly located family members, participate in volunteer opportunities or engage in face-to-face social interactions. Neither can we proceed with the hope of renovating aspects of our three-decades-old house, as we cannot safely hang out in home improvement stores or invite contractors to visit. The only plus afforded by the pandemic is the fact that restrictions have enabled us to eliminate many expenses and watch our savings mushroom. Meanwhile, we grow older day by day.