Love In The Time Of Covid-19

Let’s start a pandemic of laughter instead of fear

The internet has changed our world drastically.

On the one hand, we’re constantly bombarded with the news.

In my opinion the media blows things out of proportion and escalates fear and skews the facts. I’m not saying there isn’t a reason for concern and for all of us to take precautions, such as washing our hands until we have removed several layers of epidermis. But we have to continue living.

On the other hand, if are forced to stay at home, we can do most everything from the comfort of our couches.

Communication

I never thought I’d say this, but texting now has a purpose.

With the rule that we’re supposed to stay six feet from another human being, we can put that thumb power to use (or all your fingers, as in my case) and communicate from across the room.

Online Purchasing

You can shop online, for everything from to phone chargers to rectal cream. (Which we might need if we sit too long) From hamburgers to sushi. From sunscreen to Tums.

Of course, you may not be able to get toilet paper. I’m thinking coffee filters make a good substitute.

It will cost a bit extra for the delivery and oat milk could arrive instead of whole milk, depending upon which service you use.

And, remember, a real live breathing person had to pull it from the shelf, bag it and put it in the vehicle for transportation.

But no worries, they can leave it six feet from your doorstep.

Playing Games

Games, games and more games. From Fortnite to Scrabble with every imaginable game in between. We can lose ourselves in mindless repetition.

Reading

Now is a good time to tackle that TBR pile. If you don’t have one, now is the time to start one.

Touching

They say it’s not a good idea to touch your face. But, hey, you can touch yourself elsewhere. And that can be a lot more fun!

House Cleaning

How long has it been since you saw the back of your refrigerator? If you’re like me, there is surely some science experiment taking place in a long lost container somewhere on that second shelf behind the milk.

Or rearrange the linen closet so that everything doesn’t topple out when you reach for a sheet.

And of course, there is always the junk drawer.

Online Dating

What better time to find your soulmate than now when most everyone is staying in? Post that perfect profile. Swipe left, right, up, down. Whatever your preference.

Let’s start a pandemic of falling in love instead one of fear.

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