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

COVID is really getting in the way of seeing people I want to spend time with. N. had a meltdown and "I need a HUG!" and insists that becuase she is vaccinated, she can't be a carrier; but the science on that isn't in, and I'm hesitant. And I'm increasingly aware that I enjoy D. in person, but he's not as good an email buddy. And climate activism--forget it! THough I gotta say it's a lot easier to get people togehter for "meetings.' Next week I have a virtual MD appointment for a minor problem. Which probably would be resolved by now if I could get actual treatment with PT. But all I can do is get advice for self-treatment. Not to mention--need a tooth pulled, eye exam, PE--all of which are on hold. But after waiting through the interminable hold time on NH 211, I got my second vaccination moved up, to next Sunday! Great. Except--I'm living with E., who won't be vaccinated for months. So until we know whether I can be a carrier even though vaccinated, I have to take the same precuations as I have been. And I' thinking that if the Senate acquits Trump, which no doubt they will, we should all be in the streets. But no one has mentioned that, or is organizing anything...sigh. OTOH, this break from business as usual is really interesting and in many ways useful, to think through what one's doing, what's important etc.