No Surprise Here, But Saddened - Page 5

suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

@Anonymous032819 wrote:
People know that the virus exits, they are just over the fear, panic and hysteria about it.

It's going to blend in to our lives like the flu.

Even when a vaccine is found, not everyone is going to get it.

As it is now, not everybody gets the yearly flu shot, yet we don't shut down the economy because of it.

So, are we going to stay away from others for the next 50 years?

That is totally and completely unrealistic.

We have to get back to some semblance of "normal".

Yes, there will be precautions, such as masks, p!exiglass, but we can't keep hiding out in our homes forever.

For those with health issues, stay home.

For those who are too scared, stay home.

But for the rest of us, we accept the reality that the world is still going to rotate in its axis, and the risks that come with it.

Nobody gets out of this life alive.

But we cannot continue to put Life in hold.

@Anonymous032819, I get the feeling that some people take the information such as is the actual topic of this thread and twist it into something that wasn't said at all.

Nobody is suggesting that we should stay home for 50 years. Such exaggeration distracts from your point, which still remains unclear to me

And the thought that none of us escapes death? I don't know about anyone else, but I am frighteningly aware of my mortality. But excuse me for not wanting to hasten it or have it hastened by people willfully ignoring the ways to help prevent it, which IS the topic here.

~Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle~ Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

wishmoon · ‎08-14-2013

@Dusty1 wrote:
Ok. So there is no real proof that any of the measures that are being taken can prevent the spread of anything. A cold. The flu. Or Covid 19.
And, honestly, putting a mask over your face after you have touched everything (All of the things, including your face while you are putting the mask on.) isn't going to stop you from spreading germs.
If you know that you have any illness, it is wise to stay home.
But, we can not stop living our lives because of fear.
If you believe that a mask protects you & or other people. Wear one.
Wash your hands every chance that you get.
If you see someone out & they are not wearing a mask do not approach them. Stay away from them. You take care of you in the way that you choose to.
You know what helps no one. Calling others idiots.. calling people names, because you believe something, because you think that you are right, it serves no purpose.
You can explain why you feel that way that you feel & you may change someone's mind. You may not. Call them an idiot...what have you done?

I'm not calling you an idiot by any means but I am hoping you don't live near me.

Dusty1 · ‎03-10-2010

@wishmoon I thank you for not calling me names & I feel the same about keeping my neighborhood nice, like it is.

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

@CalminHeart wrote:
@homedecor1 wrote:
Just a observation about people!!!

A young child was behind me today at Dollar Tree. He was holding his bag of popcorn & had a card.

Now, I know he meant no harm to me or others BUT some ignorant know it all "mask police" woman said to him : "you're in her space (not behind orange line but not directly near me) don't you know about social distancing or don't you care"!!

Needless to say, I was po'd how dare this older lady speak 1) on my behalf and 2) chastise a 9 year old (he looked about this age).

I told her to mind her own business & he's a child. If she was so worried about getting sick stay home😡....normally, I'd just do the eye roll but c'mon a kid!! By the way, he had a bandana on!!!

Grrrrrr sick of people "policing" others😡

It's not all about you. Perhaps the bigger point is how to teach the child to think about others instead of being selfish and inconsiderate.

@CalminHeart

Youre not serious with this statement are you???

Are you telling me unknowing this child he would be "selfish or inconsiderate" for stepping 1/2"-1" over a orange line in a store😳.

Let's take the adults in every food store who refuse to wear masks OR ignore the social distancing OR walk the opposite of the arrows....and they aren't just young adults they're older/elderly with the scooters, need carts to walk, on phone or blocking the aisles --

guess "they" don't think of others and are selfish & inconsiderate😳😳😳😳😳

Comments like these are pathetic to "accuse" a child of such things!

And yes I don't need "busy body" strangers speaking on my behalf OR anyone else's for the record, I can do this myself with no help from others when necessary!!

GoneButNotForgotten · ‎03-29-2020

@BaileyQ : What about her child being exposed to that with no say so. That is so sad

What's SAD is when her child coming down with the virus and/or that odd symdrome that's howing up on a little children.

If she wants to be selfish, let her, but her child shouldn't have to pay the price.

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

@shopperqvc wrote:

I'm sorry you had to struggle during the pandemic.

Your governor sounds smart. So many died. So many carry the virus without having symptoms. I can't imagine your dentist or you wanting to catch it. I know I wouldn't want anyone's face that close to mine given how it's passed.

Don't stress over semantics. Unnecessary isn't a bad word. It never occurred to me that it was saying people were unnecessary. It just represents certain jobs that can be left undone for a while or that are too dangerous given the way covid is transmitted. I know I wouldn't want my dentist's face that close to mine right now.

I was the very first patient my eye surgeon cancelled the day they had to shut down so I've struggled with warped vision for nearly 3 months. I would rather struggle than die. I finally got it done last week after passing a covid test and meeting a dozen other precautions.

Yes, a lot of people think only of themselves. Who knows how many will pass the virus to others, some of whom will die. The "it's all about me" attitude is ruining our society.

I have a friend who truly believes there is a world-wide conspiracy to control people by making up covid and the need to wear masks. She thinks 100,000 dying in 3 months is part of that conspiracy. Sadly, she's not the only one who thinks this way.

There are countless people who devote themselves to doing good things for others - before, during and after the pandemic. There are a lot of good people in the world. Watch for them instead of just offenders.

You sound so angry and that can't be good for you. IMO, the best medicine is to reach out and help someone... charity, food bank, church, friends, family. Go for a walk. Sit outside for a while. Read a good book. Or maybe contact a professional.

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

@homedecor1 wrote:
@CalminHeart wrote:
@homedecor1 wrote:
Just a observation about people!!!

A young child was behind me today at Dollar Tree. He was holding his bag of popcorn & had a card.

Now, I know he meant no harm to me or others BUT some ignorant know it all "mask police" woman said to him : "you're in her space (not behind orange line but not directly near me) don't you know about social distancing or don't you care"!!

Needless to say, I was po'd how dare this older lady speak 1) on my behalf and 2) chastise a 9 year old (he looked about this age).

I told her to mind her own business & he's a child. If she was so worried about getting sick stay home😡....normally, I'd just do the eye roll but c'mon a kid!! By the way, he had a bandana on!!!

Grrrrrr sick of people "policing" others😡

It's not all about you. Perhaps the bigger point is how to teach the child to think about others instead of being selfish and inconsiderate.
@CalminHeart

Youre not serious with this statement are you???

Are you telling me unknowing this child he would be "selfish or inconsiderate" for stepping 1/2"-1" over a orange line in a store😳.

Let's take the adults in every food store who refuse to wear masks OR ignore the social distancing OR walk the opposite of the arrows....and they aren't just young adults they're older/elderly with the scooters, need carts to walk, on phone or blocking the aisles --

guess "they" don't think of others and are selfish & inconsiderate😳😳😳😳😳

Comments like these are pathetic to "accuse" a child of such things!

And yes I don't need "busy body" strangers speaking on my behalf OR anyone else's for the record, I can do this myself with no help from others when necessary!!

Oh please. Any parent of a 9 year old is negligent if they put the child at risk by not wearing a mask..AND if they haven't taught him/her about being considerate of others, particularly during this time. A good parent can prepare kids without scaring them to death. My kids knew better at 9 and I knew better at 9.

What's worse is when an adult does it - any adult. If you don't want someone to call you out for your carelessness, do what is needed during this time. Pretend to care about your impact on others. It still isn't all about you.

stevieb · ‎03-10-2010

I do wonder... what happened to the rest of this thread? Like so many, go to bed and wake up to find threads gone altogether or shadows of their former selves... It really doesn't pay to participate in these threads. It ends up being a waste of time...

In my pantry with my cupcakes...

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

@CalminHeart wrote:
@homedecor1 wrote:
@CalminHeart wrote:
@homedecor1 wrote:
Just a observation about people!!!

A young child was behind me today at Dollar Tree. He was holding his bag of popcorn & had a card.

Now, I know he meant no harm to me or others BUT some ignorant know it all "mask police" woman said to him : "you're in her space (not behind orange line but not directly near me) don't you know about social distancing or don't you care"!!

Needless to say, I was po'd how dare this older lady speak 1) on my behalf and 2) chastise a 9 year old (he looked about this age).

I told her to mind her own business & he's a child. If she was so worried about getting sick stay home😡....normally, I'd just do the eye roll but c'mon a kid!! By the way, he had a bandana on!!!

Grrrrrr sick of people "policing" others😡

It's not all about you. Perhaps the bigger point is how to teach the child to think about others instead of being selfish and inconsiderate.
@CalminHeart

Youre not serious with this statement are you???

Are you telling me unknowing this child he would be "selfish or inconsiderate" for stepping 1/2"-1" over a orange line in a store😳.

Let's take the adults in every food store who refuse to wear masks OR ignore the social distancing OR walk the opposite of the arrows....and they aren't just young adults they're older/elderly with the scooters, need carts to walk, on phone or blocking the aisles --

guess "they" don't think of others and are selfish & inconsiderate😳😳😳😳😳

Comments like these are pathetic to "accuse" a child of such things!

And yes I don't need "busy body" strangers speaking on my behalf OR anyone else's for the record, I can do this myself with no help from others when necessary!!

Oh please. Any parent of a 9 year old is negligent if they put the child at risk by not wearing a mask..AND if they haven't taught him/her about being considerate of others, particularly during this time. A good parent can prepare kids without scaring them to death. My kids knew better at 9 and I knew better at 9.

What's worse is when an adult does it - any adult. If you don't want someone to call you out for your carelessness, do what is needed during this time. Pretend to care about your impact on others. It still isn't all about you.

@CalminHeart

Trying to be respectful but this CHILD HAD A BANDANA MASK ON ... AND HOW AM I CARELESS - YOU'RE RIDICULOUS... read the post, I was standing at cashier PAYING ...its apparent you are highly impacted "emotionally" as many others (like this woman who embarrassed this kid) who are angry and scared of the "unknowns",
"what ifs", etc. from this virus ...

I am concerned but can't let "it" ruin my days - I'll do the precautions - mask, etc. but that's it I won't stay inside and be leery of every person I meet -- kid or adult!

please find your joy!!!