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Sociability

Wearing masks in check-out today Computer glitch meant delay Thought I'd strike up a conversation Chase the boredom away My first target looked at me strange OK, his right, didn't think much of it 'Til the second fellow eyed me the same Hmm, I thought. Gotta rise above it The third fellow visibly shrank back I felt that sociability was under attack Don't think I'll frequent that store again I'll take off my mask and make me a friend

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/18/2021 4:53:00 PM

The mask thing is getting nuts. "The third fellow visibly shrank back I felt that sociability was under attack" Ha! I can see it and I smile. People are fearful!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/13/2021 7:58:00 AM

The best kinds remove their masks and at least give you a half hug (most have been vaccinated)

David Mchattie

Date: 7/12/2021 5:06:00 PM

I didn't think people could become more unsociable. I had a great conversation with a taxi driver today so I think there's hope. Stay frosty my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/12/2021 5:21:00 PM

Wonder if the robo-cab drivers will be wearing masks. lol. Thanks, David

Rico Leffanta

Date: 7/12/2021 11:29:00 AM

Were you wearing a wicked face mask?

Rico Leffanta
Date: 7/13/2021 11:20:00 AM

Yesterday, our Governor urged everyone to "Save the children" and continue wearing a mask as children have no protection against COVID-19 nor the Delta strain . . . . .

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/12/2021 5:21:00 PM

Nope. Just a regular mask --- which is a vast improvement, truth be told, on the lower part of my face. lol. Cheers, gw

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 7/12/2021 8:11:00 AM

No masks, more friends, sounds like a winning combination to me.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/12/2021 5:20:00 PM

Yup, Me too, Kenneth. Thanks, Gershon

L Milton Hankins

Date: 7/11/2021 9:33:00 PM

Whatever, gw. But, as for me, I'm wearing my mask in public places until this Delta variant calms down...and, yes, I've had both shots, but better be safe than sorry. When people look at me funny in the store, I peel a banana and eat it. Now, that's weird!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/12/2021 5:19:00 PM

Whatever?! All I ask of vaccinated individuals who continue to wear masks is to be pleasant. That's all... I've never cared much what a person looks like; only interested in what each person is like... I suspect the 'fear factor' has gone way past Covid and penetrated to the root of too many people's personalities. Pity, that.