Pen-demic

“Just had my second vaccine shot! Went well. Feeling fine so far.” That was my Facebook post of yesterday.  So far, it’s had 81 ‘likes’, certainly the most I’ve ever had for anything I’ve posted.  I added a comment that got its own share of responses, “ In two weeks I can go wild and crazy. Hmm, wonder how to do that…” Some of the likes and responses are from people I connect with all the time, but others are from I haven’t heard from in a long time.  One thing is certain: I have spoken to the issue of the moment. We don’t get together in person these days, but Zoom  provides a kind of a substitute.  Many of these Zoom get togethers seem to start out with people sharing where they are on the vaccination spectrum, followed by suggestions of alternatives that could move you ahead, like go to Ohio or keep calling back. My own story consists of a bit of luck in a neighbor who alerted me early on to something she had heard of Rite Aid openings and...

As the pandemic drags on, I find that I am becoming more scatter-brained. I start one project, then walk into another room as I go to refresh my cup of tea and suddenly, I’m on a different project with my cup still cold and close to empty. Nothing seems to get finished. This Polar Vortex has made it worse. The wintery sky – so gray when I look out of the window.  Even the birds seem to have lost their vibrant colors. This is NOT me.  “ME” is attention oriented.  “ME” is detail oriented.  “ME” is focused. “ME” has checklists on top of checklists that are religiously checked and updated every evening before I go to bed, then crossed off as I get things done.  “ME” accomplishes things. This “Other Person” is not “ME” and yet…  When I do focus, it is for others. Clients. Friends.  Making Masks. Projects that involve my doing for others.  Then my focus sharpens and I accomplish things.  I keep all the balls in the air at the same time and ensure t...