Halloween on a Saturday night – that used to be the ideal as a young adult… get all dressed up in outrageous costumes and party all night and have Sunday to recover. So much so, that when Halloween fell on a weeknight, it was always a dilemma… which weekend, before or after, for the “big” party?
Well, 2020 sorted that out nicely… number one, the parties are tonight, and number two, there are no parties. Or, there shouldn’t be. Or, they should be outdoors, if anything. Fortunately, it’s a beautiful day, and turning into a beautiful evening, around here; gather outside (safely) to your hearts’ content. This will be the last year to enjoy fireworks (legally) – I’m tempted to go out and load up on some serious artillery, perhaps one last gasp of memories from many years ago when we’d do epic fireworks… the sort where, with a friend, we’d have them all laid out, with a synchronized sequence and Pink Floyd blaring in the background; fireworks so epic we’d be finding remnant litter (those little carton tubes and pieces of plastic) 6 months later in the garden somewhere.
Here’s my bold prediction…. by this time next year, it’ll all be back to normal. But I will throw in a little caveat that’ll be sure to bother some people… it *could* be back to normal *if* everyone buys into the solutions, both present and forthcoming.
As I find myself discussing these solutions, these days often with strangers, I’m going to throw out there a few questions… and if you can answer “that’s me” to any of these, I’d genuinely like to hear from you – because I’m gathering opinions and their origins… and I’d like to try to understand your mindset.
Are you anti-vaxx but think masks are a good idea?
Are you pro-vaxx but think masks are unnecessary?
Have you and/or your kids been vaccinated, but you’re considering not taking the C19 vaccine when it becomes available?
Have you never been vaccinated, but would consider the C19 vaccine when it becomes available?
Feel free to reply publicly and/or feel free to PM directly. Neither I nor anyone else will ridicule or belittle you; quite the opposite. I am really interested in hearing diametrically opposed opinions, and I’d like to discuss them.
The more “out there” these writings reach, the more I hear from people whose opinions make me think, “How can you possibly think that? How did you actually reach that conclusion?”. And I’m now well-aware that those are the exact same questions they’re asking of me.
I’m happy to provide my evidence and thought process. Feel free to let me (us) know yours.
Always enjoy the articles!!! Big Bang!!!
Vaccinated ✔
Kid vaccinated ✔
Wear a mask ✔
Will get C19 vaccine ✔
Trust science ✔
I’m with you Lynne!
I’m with Science too! ????
On all five agree. ????????????????????
Keep safe please????????????????
Pro-vaccines, pro-masks.
Masks. Give me that vaccine please.
Sorry, won’t be having any talks with you. But the results are going to be interesting. I’ve questioned these same things too.
While I definitely believe vaccines are important for public (nigh critical) health, I’m also well isolated and not in a particular hurry to be first in line for any of the numerous vaccines being developed for COVID-19. Others can be the Guinea pig for this first vaccine for any coronavirus that has been rushed through testing and manufacturing.
well never been flue vaccinated yet , never had the flue so far ,skeptical of a rushed vaccine for corvid may just wait awhile , yes masks should have been made mandatory as soon as they discovered it was air born, everywhere in public. i jumped in way back to get my eyesight corrected so I would not have to wear glasses , it worked fine but now needing new lens for cataract say not any good because you had lens already altered .
I believe in statistics and I try to minimize my chances of infection by controlling what I can. For example, I know I have to leave my house and go about my day (groceries, some work meetings, exercise etc.) That is why I elect to wear a KN95 mask that has a higher probability of protecting me from the large number of “antimasker” that live in suburban Indiana where I live. My wife and I were also among the first ones in line to get our flu vaccines back in early September.
Will I rush to get vaccinated with Sputnik V or Sinopharm’s inoculations? NO, I believe they have not been scrutinized enough to be considered safe. I am waiting for the Pfizer, Moderna, AZ vaccines to get FDA approval and become available. I am willing to pay dearly to get my family and I vaccinated with the aforementioned vaccines. Based on the stuff I read online and hear, I am among the minority. In fact some people would call me crazy.
Pro vaccines
Always vaccinated, except penicillin, allergic.
Wear mask
Will vaccine for Covid.
Definitely pro vaccines.
I often get the flu vaccine and had the pneumococcal once but got pneumonia again within the 10 year window where it’s supposed to be effective. Had to have a tetanus booster after a dog bite about a dozen years ago, otherwise haven’t had shots since I was a kid, including smallpox, since I travelled a lot as a child. I wear a mask at work (my office is in the J) and in places like grocery stores and banks. Not usually when I walk the dog. I want a vaccine (and my needle-phobic teen is willing to get it) but I’m a bit concerned about the standards for the vaccines currently being tested.
Provax and promask. COVID vaccine, first RNA vaccine ever…will it work? How many days immunity will it buy me? Is it safe? Who can answer this? Should we take it anyway? It’s not clear
Pro vax, pro mask, and when it comes to Hallowe’en, pro explosives.
I’ve had the flue shot twice and will have it again this year. As soon as a vaccine is found, I’ll line up for one. I’m of an age when it is prudent to follow the advice of those who know better than me. I must say that I enjoy your frank and somewhat entertaining posts. Your grafts give us a picture of how we are doing in these uncertain times. And by the way, I follow the rules and wear my mask.