So, how are you doing with all the bad news? Check in if you need to please

[vlyons]

2. I'm doing OK. I'm 73 yrs old next week with underlying medical conditions

I'm retired and already stay at home a lot, because I really don't have much extra money for outside entertainments, etc.

I meditate every day. It's important for all of us to stay calm, follow the hygiene guidelines. What's also important is to adopt a healthy mindset, point of view. There will be some small sacrifices that each of us will need to make, regarding social interactions. But they are small in comparison to the larger scheme of things. I prefer to see postponing social interactions as performing enlightened activity for the benefit of others. Look at home-staying as doing a good deed and being a good citizen. This pandemic will not last forever, because nothing lasts forever. But it may stretch out thru the summer and on into Sept, Oct. Remind yourself often, "Better safe than sorry."

If you start feeling lonely, pick up the phone and call a friend, a neighbor.