My friend, Barbara Stiles, talked to me yesterday via Facebook Messenger video calls... And she asked me to resume my blog. This was a bit of a surprise.
I've known Barbara more than 10 years. She used to live very near me, on one of the local lakes. But do to health issues & her inability to drive, she moved closer to her daughter in North Little Rock. She now lives in on of those low-income elderly apartment complexes. And she does NOT like it. She's lonely. She has no outside space to grow plants or walk her dog.
Getting older.... losing our abilities to do the things we love... missing friends we've lost contact with... these are all issues we have to deal with as we age. And it's hard!
With this "pandemic", people are feeling more isolated & alone. People are afraid of spreading this virus to their elderly friends & family members. And the "lockdowns" are making those feeling even more profound. People are losing their jobs. Not everyone is eligible for Unemployment Compensation. The food banks are being stretched to their limits!
Our recent election has many people upset. People are feeling like the whole election process has been compromised. As the Inauguration draws closer, many people are fearful of riots & unrest. I believe their fears are well founded.
The social unrest of the past year has been astounding! I can't remember any unrest at this level since the race riot in Philadelphia back in the 1960's. I was a kid back then, but I remember that the adults in my family were very concerned about them.
Back to my chat with Barbara... She reminded me of a gathering we had here at our house back in 2015 or so. We had a fun day & talked about our crafts. And we ate good food. And I think that's what most people are missing in these "Pandemic" days. The connections we felt with other people.
Do yourself a favor. Call a friend up & chat. Tell them how much they mean to you. Remember, the love we feel for one another is what we will take with us when we leave this world.
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