I know a lot of people who have been exposed to or have caught Covid: my son-in-law’s brother, the boss of one of my daughter’s, my neighbor and her mother, people at my place of worship, the next door neighbors of my brother John (whom I help out all the time), and a very good friend. These are just a few. My neighbor told me that she thought Covid was fake… until she caught it! Unfortunately, her mother did not survive Covid, which is extremely sad. My good friend was hospitalized twice for it. The second time, he said the hospital was overwhelmed and the care was very poor as a result. He just wanted to go home. He said he would crawl home if he had to. He is at home now, and I know he is not completely well, but I hope he is continuing to get better. In the meanwhile, our state’s cases continue to increase and the Federal government’s vaccination plan is not going so well. “Operation Warp Speed” needs a new name. Any suggestions?
The state of our nation is deeply disturbing. As one congressman said, the event of this week – the person who incited it and those who stormed the Capitol – must be met with swift action by all, so that it does not occur again. Our state sent many state troopers to help. My husband saw the lines of unmarked cars driving down I-66. My son-in-law saw the lines of state police cars driving down I-95. I’m grateful for our governor’s actions as well as the actions of other governors in the surrounding states. I am so grateful that the big tech companies are taking action too.
I’m keeping busy with my many plants and animals. I see now why Mom loved both so much. They have been successful in keeping my spirits up, but the tropical look and “sunny” grow lights have also caused me to dream a lot about booking a very long vacation to a warm place. Maybe I’ll do that. One of the things I’ve discovered while being at home all the time – I really miss seeing people. If I spend too much time with others, I become drained and crave downtime, but I love people and cannot live without them. Zoom is not the same, but it beats not seeing anyone at all. Interestingly, my hope and faith are becoming stronger each day. I know that this too shall pass. It’s taken a long time and will take a bit longer for things to change, but they will. Don’t stop hoping. All of the hugs and social events will be glorious.
Heart Tugs and Soul Musings 
We were so shocked by the events in the Capitol. I am so glad he is gone now. Hopefully he will no longer be able to continue to do harm and people will come to their senses.
What are grow lights?
For a long time we didn’t know anyone with Corona. But then all of a sudden so many people we know had it. My close friend lost her mum on Christmas Day and my best friend her partner (who was only 47 and had no known previous conditions) on Boxing Day. Then a couple of days later another close friend was rushed into intensive care.
It’s just awful. I keep thinking how hard it must be going to work every day, for all those doctors and nurses.
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I’m glad he is gone too! I wish they had convicted him, so he could not hold office again. It scares me how the Republicans protect him at all costs. We can only hope he is convicted of a felony – that would save us from his coming back with a vengeance later (another scary thought). He has certainly committed the crimes. Grow lights are artificial, full-spectrum lights, but my palms were not fooled. They went dormant for the winter until the real sunshine returns.
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I am so sorry for your losses. The same happened with us – first there was no one with it, and then everyone we knew had it.
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I hope he’s convicted too. I wish it had been a private vote – perhaps it would have gone differently then.
Ah ok!!
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Are you still well?
It’s so shocking isn’t it?
Now the British variant is reigning here. Last week it accounted for around 50% of cases and this week it’s about 72% and the numbers are increasing rapidly. Suddenly much younger people are ending up in intensive care. It’s a real worry.
Last week a teacher from my daughter’s school died suddenly after the vaccine and now vaccines have come to a halt here to check them. Such strange times.
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