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Tired of This Sheltering In Place Junk

To fully be safe, we would have to live somewhere else right now. Move out of this galaxy onto another planet away from the pandemic. But this is what I would suggest. One. Wash your hands over and over and over all day long. Which I never do. I would suggest wearing a mask. I have one hanging up in the kitchen. I do not wear it, because I do not go anywhere. I live in the country, so I never see people. I would suggest wearing gloves. I have some but figure I am allergic. I have a horrible latex allergy, so wearing them is out because I do not know. Whether they have latex or not. They say have the flu shot; this is not possible for me. The flu shot contains latex. If you do not know that, you should. To be safe – stay inside, do not go anywhere, shelter in place. I am terrific at this, have spent five weeks doing this. However, my husband is running around out there daily. So who knows what he is bringing home. Does he take a mask? Yes. Does he wear it? Who knows? This pandemic thing is beyond irritating to me. I am tired of it. I want to see my friends. I want to go to dinner. I want to play with my grandchildren. Staying safe? Sure. It sounds good, but it is confining, confounding and devoid of so much joy.

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Date: 4/26/2020 12:25:00 AM
Oh, I love this poem. It resonates with me. Thank you for the bits of substantive information encapsulated in this piece. I didn't know flu shot contains latex. I have taken such shot 7 years ago..but I didn't follow advice to take an annual shot which I didn't regret...Let us all be safe in our home.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/26/2020 6:34:00 AM
I cannot get one, so I am staying sheltered-in-place.
Date: 4/25/2020 10:56:00 PM
Your poem speaks for millions Caren,,love the sentiment, Stay Safe, where ever you are....Harry
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/26/2020 6:34:00 AM
Thank you Harry. I shall stay right here in my house and yard.
Date: 4/25/2020 9:36:00 PM
You are right!! Of course, you are still alive too! ~ Deadly Serious
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/26/2020 6:36:00 AM
I am so alive.
Date: 4/25/2020 8:08:00 PM
With Ilene I say AMEN to that too. Oh, that is a worry, the hubbie , what could he be trailing back with him. geeeez!! I sure enjoyed this one, Caren.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/26/2020 6:36:00 AM
Our daughter who is a public health specialist is very annoyed that he is not instantly taking his clothes off to wash and showering the instant he comes back into the house. He could do this on the porch; we live in the country.
Date: 4/25/2020 1:19:00 PM
amen to that, caren! this is getting old real fast...
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Date: 4/25/2020 1:19:00 PM
amen to that, caren! this is getting old real fast...
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/26/2020 6:37:00 AM
So brutally tired of this! Online schooling is horrible.
Date: 4/25/2020 8:04:00 AM
It is a demon, Caren, not sure about moving out of the galaxy, only God only knows what viruses are out there, I didn't know about latex in flu jabs, when enquiring on buying your bubble suit I would ask if there is any latex in it . . . : )
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/26/2020 6:37:00 AM
I wish I had; we already have these masks.
Date: 4/25/2020 7:58:00 AM
Let it out! I quit all my bad habits, now I dream like crazy. Every night is a social distancing nightmare. I have pre-existing anxiety, so every day walking the dog is a social distancing nightmare. Sigh. That felt good to share ;), HUGS!!! xomo
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/26/2020 6:38:00 AM
I just cannot stand it, and I am in the country where I have six acres to roam around on if I chose. So at least I have that!

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