Where Did Common Sense Go.

Common sense where did you go? Asking for a friend.  Ever since the pandemic came to North America common sense left our vernacular our reality our society. From day one there were COVID deniers and conspiracy theories. 

It didn’t help that the so called most powerful man in the world, the dumpster fire orange menace currently occupying the Oval Office was the biggest denier. At every corner he has done everything to discredit the medical experts and science. He has no conscience and no soul. 

I used to watch the news daily, in fact I was such a news junkie I would devour the newspapers before breakfast and watch all the news channels. Now I sometimes let the papers go a day without reading them. When now I watch the news I get a headache and feel depressed and anxious. I wonder if there is a future and what it will look like. 

On the other hand I look and hear about how my grandson is embracing life at 4 1/2 and living like there is no care in the world and it his oyster. I have hope and he gives me hope to continue on. I look at my stepdaughter and think how strong, mature she is. How she is blazing her own path and preparing (her words) for the apocalypse. My stepson lives in Vancouver and knows more about that city than any other person. He is the city greatest ambassador. He has written a book waiting to be published. A free spirit embracing life to the fullest and creating his own niche. They give me hope to carry on.

We will be living the new normal for many years to come. Our mental health will continue to waver. We are all doing our best. We are all flawed human beings. When we know better we do better. Be discerning, be accepting, be responsible, be respectful and when someone tells you to wear a mask to enter their establishment Wear a Mask. Don’t throw a hissy fit about your constitutional rights are being violated. 

Self care and good mental health. We are all in this together. By working together we can get common sense back and prevalent.