Well, I am in the high-risk category. I have been wearing a mask and gloves when I go out. But of course now more and more people are not wearing masks. In my county a mask order is still in effect but people are just ignoring it.

I really can't afford to get sick so I am being ultra-conservative.

I think, however, the isolation is also a health risk. Yesterday I called a crisis hotline to get some coping tips.


It's not getting any easier being this isolated. Tomorrow is my birthday. I plan to go out for a hike...but I will be alone...so really, it isn't much different than sitting home alone. It is what it is.


It would be worse to be alone and sick.