So I posted this seven hours ago and I don't see it anywhere except when I click on "My Posts" which I did to see if I could confirm that I'm not losing my mind. Well it's here - I'm commenting - we'll see if it appears to anyone other than me.

I see your post ! Let's see if anyone else replies.

I see it, too. I had a dream recently (don't recall the details) but was also distressed that I wasn't wearing a mask. I find when I'm streaming some show filmed long before covid, I am uncomfortable by all the closeness and lack of masks - but it's nice to see people's mouths!

I had the same problem with two of my posts. Took a day or longer for them to show up.

DH and I will be watching TV and joke that the actors are too close together. LOL

I see it too🙂

Funny - last night I dreamed the actor John Heard showed up at my mom's house saying he was sick with COVID - and without a mask - and he was staying with us. Talk about random! I was angry & frustrated but couldn't seem to do anything about it.

So I had to go look him up to make sure it was the right person and he died in 2017. No wonder he looked so ill...

I haven’t had any Covid dreams—-yet! But DH and I were just talking last night about how lax the country seems to have gotten even though Covid has exploded just about everywhere because of the holiday travelers. We drive around and I am so perplexed to see mall, store, and restaurant parking lots filled. It’s as if people think because vaccines are out the threat is over, despite way more cases and deaths this month, as was expected.

I can count on less than two hands the outings I’ve had since lockdown. On the one hand I feel I’m doing the right thing being a hermit, but at the same time I also feel like an idiot for staying home all the time when I see and hear of so many taking vacations, shopping for fun, getting together with family and living somewhat of a normal life and they have not gotten Covid.

I have had several dreams where I was in a busy store or mall and realized that no one was wearing a mask! They all said that masks don't work, the virus is a hoax, etc., so I ran out.

Well this thing finally appeared - first time I've had that happen to me. I found out the Covid vaccination station I stumbled upon was one of several in MN that opened last weekend to get the vaccine out to more people over 65. The news report said it was a success with over 13,000 vaccinated - more than expected because of the extra vaccine in the bottles. One more rural area ran through everyone on their waiting list so they put the word out and got enough people through to use up all their supply for this week. I think I heard our positivity rate is now 3.4%.

Joaniepoanie - I don't think you can assume the country has become lax because of a parking lot with cars. I go out regularly to grocery, hardware, drug store, hair salon and once in a while to a regular store. I've never encountered any kind of crowds, everyone is wearing a mask and everyone is keeping their distance. It's less crowded than last spring when people were panic shopping and there weren't as many options for curbside pickup. I do not however go to restaurants or do any kind of socializing with others outside my household.

I agree about thinking people are too close when watching TV programs. I am now so used to keeping my distance that I don't know if or when I'll ever get physically close to other human beings again.

No Covid dreams but I’m getting my first vaccination on March11! Couldn’t get the second appointment until May 17. Feel like I‘m going to be released from jail. I know I will still have to wear a mask and social distance.

I’m another with no Covid dream (YET) , but I did dream last night that I kept making posts here about TV decorators, and mixing up their first and last names. Like: Emily Leiss, Candace Henderson, etc. And you all were getting frustrated correcting me — “Yo, Jinx, ever learn how to google?!!” 😂

No Covid dreams-but I have Covid hair. I know, gross. My hair started falling out-not in chunks or anything, but my brush was unusually full of hair. I went to my dermatologist and she says Covid hair is really a thing. Some start to lose their hair 2-3 months after having Covid. At least, it a temporary thing. But, OMG! I have fine hair but lots of it. I can live with it, as long as I know its temporary, it does seem to be slowing down-thank you Baby Jesus!

No dreams but I had a real nightmare yesterday.

Do you all remember the WWYD topic I did about a family member not social distancing and was cheek to cheek with a student having a picture taken back in September? Their Covid actions directly affect me & my well-being.

The person got Covid in November and thankfully recovered and didn't spread it to family members. I was told she was really embarrassed when she got it because of being caught not wearing a mask and social distancing. I was the snitch. :)

I still have my FB account and I haven't posted anything since August due to politics and Covid politics. Remember, it's my town that doesn't believe in Science except for my family. :)

Neither have I peeked in at friends pages to see what they've been up to and to look at pictures. But I did last night.

A recent picture of the same person doing the same thing with about 5 other adults standing side by side. Seriously.

Then I started peeking in on other FB pages and it seems everyone here didn't get the message to stay the you know what HOME at Christmas! Oh no, they got together on Christmas with all their kids, their inlaws, their grandkids, smiling for the camera. Many of them have college degrees, are in the medical industry with a Ph.D,

I nearly threw up and got off FB immediately. I only go there to download pics I have on my page.

This time I'm keeping my trap shut. I swear this town was invaded by The Pod People.

I swear this town was invaded by The Pod People.

Bahahaha!

THere were many families here who got together at Christmas. Many. Which is why we had a surge in cases a few weeks later. People just don't listen. Some people just don't care, they are going to do what they want to do. We had both Thanksgiving and Christmas, the two of us. Christmas was actually good as it's the first and only Christmas in 38 years that the Mr. and I have celebrated alone. It sounds strange, but it was nice! Thanksgiving was hard because we lost dad 10/31 and I really would have liked to be with my brother and sister. But we managed. Both holidays I cooked big, traditional meals and we did drop off food (and Christmas gifts) to my MIL.

Olliesmom - I was just reading the other day about covid hair! So sorry you are dealing with it.

Thanks Tina!

The saddest of all, IMO, is that once folks are convinced about something, it's very, very hard to get them to change their minds. Lack of consistent, appropriate leadership and messaging over the past year really contributed to the state of affairs today.

It did not have to be this way.

I've been having dreams recently where I am wearing a mask or panicking and pulling up a mask. Or getting anxious about how many people are around me without masks thinking "What is wrong with you people, it's a pandemic?!" Covid is definitely seeping into my dreams.

I dreamed a couple of nights ago that we were in Rome going into a restaurant for breakfast, and no one in the restaurant was wearing masks except for us, and there was no social distancing. Also, there was a line in the restaurant, and everyone was huddled very close together trying to get to the buffet. Eventually, I pulled my brother out of the line and took him back to the hotel, telling him that the restaurant was not safe. Then, without breakfast, I started getting dressed to go to boutiques to shop for Italian linen shirts. I had several silk shirts that I was trying to choose from, but did not want to look too much like a tourist. I woke up before I was able to choose which shirt to wear.

My recent dream was going from place to place trying to hunt down where I could get a vaccine.

At this point I do not qualify but I have been attempting to book an appointment for my husband’s 80 year old aunt , no luck yet.

~~~ I don't think you can assume the country has become lax because of a parking lot with cars. I go out regularly to grocery, hardware, drug store, hair salon and once in a while to a regular store. I've never encountered any kind of crowds, everyone is wearing a mask and everyone is keeping their distance.~~~

I hate disagreeing but that's being lax. Very lax. From the CDC about running essential errands when everyone is wearing a mask.

• Disinfect the shopping cart, use disinfecting wipes if available.
• Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Only touch products that you plan to purchase, if possible.

We all touch our nose and eyes so many times a day we don't even notice we're doing it. Who touched the apple before you picked it up? Can you imagine how many fresh germs are on the door you open, or the products you might buy? Does your hairdresser stand right over your head?

I've lost count how many times I've read or heard someone say, "He/she had no idea how they caught Covid because they always wore a mask." And then the person died.

Joanie, scoot over, I rarely leave the house except to go to a drivce through maybe twice a month for something. I do the ordering of groceries online and DH picks them up and gets to stay in the car while the worker load the food.

Other than missing my family, I kind of like being home, but I'm a homebody by nature and need my alone time to exist.

Masks only help, they are not a guarantee you won't get the virus.

@Joaniepoanie I understand what you are feeling, but we can only account for ourselves.

We don't have to become hermits. Stay in contact with friends and family. Get outside when weather permits - interact with neighbors or arrange visits with friends - but socially distanced, of course! My MIL and my sister both recently dropped by (birthday). We have had some warm days and I instructed them to both come to the garage door (this was separate visits) and I raised the door and we stayed apart. The warmest day (MIL) I actually stood at the door opening and she stayed in the driveway. Both visits masks were worn. The Mr. and I get out for drives. As long as we've lived here, we've still found some areas that were new to us! We have an anniversary coming up and are hoping the weather will be nice for us to drive up to the mountains. We can either pack a picnic or get take-out (and eat in the car LOL)! WOOHOO!! I love being home, but not as much during winter. Once I can get outside more, I am in 7th heaven. So these drives are a lifesaver. Sometimes we just need a change of scenery.