So very much my story. About the only difference for me is I now have things shipped to the house instead of going out to stores, but I actually like that better, now that I've tried it. I do miss visiting with all three of my friends, but we get together once a week on video chat, so... not too horrible.

I have three or four friends who are quite solitary and wear masks. We've gotten together about once a week in the garden for lunch and a couple hours of conversation.

My email friends have felt the need to communicate more since the pandemic. If anything has changed, it is that I have more communication with friends.

I grocery shop very early or very late in the day, when there are few people. Am careful wearing mask, not touching face, cleaning hands, and distancing. I don't feel it is an inconvenience.

It has truly been my pleasure.