I have been alone in self-isolation. And I mean alone, alone, alone, alone. The only person I have talked to irl besides masked grocery store clerks is the mechanic who put a new battery in my truck. In...what...48 days? Not good. (Of course my adult child keeps in touch but he does not live physically near me...in fact is thousands of miles away.)

My state is loosening restrictions...except I am in that category of people told to continue as I have been...because of my age and some existing health conditions.

I read about things people are doing in other communities...but there is very little outreach here. No neighbor is knocking on my door seeing if I need help with groceries.

I am beginning to feel that the "new normal" for me is this...and I am not sure about it. I ordered a couple of sturdier face masks online because I can see myself wearing them into Autumn.

I was pretty isolated before this. Please, if you have a neighbor who you know lives alone...maybe just leave them a note on their doorstep asking how they are doing. If you have a relative who you know is completely alone...even a distant relative...give them a call. Keep us in mind.