COPING WITH THIS PANDEMIC
Well it seems like a lot
of water has gone under
the bridge, even though it
has only been a little over
two and a half months.
This pickle that we have
ourselves in on this planet
has had a profound effect
on humanity. I hate to
use the over used word
unprecedented, but it truly
is unheard of, on this level,
in our times.
What have you been
doing to cope with this
sickly pandemic? I have
heard of many different
coping mechanisms and
they can certainly vary
greatly depending on
circumstances.
As for myself, a single
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Paul Gaudet [email protected]
individual living alone,
I have taken solace in
reading much more than
usual. I am reading my
13th book in less than two
months, mostly all fiction.
Crime and mystery novels,
homespun family dramas
Boardwalk at the Bouctouche Dunes.
Interpretive centre on the Fundy Trail Parkway.
and even a book about
Jesus. They have kept me
up at night and provided
me with many thrills and
chills, not to mention a
few revelations.
Another way that I have
been keeping sane has been
to continue hiking and
snowshoeing throughout
this period, being
outdoors has certainly
allowed me to remain
reasonably fit. Outdoors
in the fresh air is good
for the soul.
I have kept working
part-time throughout
this period, having
someplace to go and
having a purpose was