COVID has changed our lives no matter our age, who we are or where we live. Because of its impact we have, again, had to adapt, as humanity always does. It’s been challenging to say the least, with much to worry about, but there have been positives despite the sorrow, isolation, boredom, ongoing questions and mixed messages as to how we proceed.

So many individuals and groups have stepped up worldwide to go above and beyond what the demands on their lives or entities were before early 2020. The list is long: family members, medical and related health workers, those in government services, providers of food and essential goods, grocery store workers, teachers and support staff, and those who don’t get the recognition for all they’ve done and still do behind the scenes to keep life as normal as possible. Please thank them when you can.

Trying times usually bring knowledge and innovation about how we get by and deal with all we’re facing. That is still happening and most of us have tried to change as these times demand. In general, folks are more considerate of those around them and have become creative about how we can be apart yet still together in so many ways. Yet COVID still lurks in the shadows and is adapting as we are.

We, old and young, need to get vaccinated and give ourselves a fighting chance, because “the road is long, with many a winding turn … but on we go.” Our welfare is our concern.

Peter Anderson
Peaks Island

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