Disease, Distance & Disposability

How times have changed. In just a few short weeks!

Gone are the days when I could:

• bring my own mug to Starbucks or order my tea in one of their ceramic mugs. Covid19 has made that too risky. Disposable cups are back in.
• get my water bottle filled by a friendly Starbucks barista. Instead they gave me water in a disposable plastic cup.
• bring my own reusable containers to Bulk Barn - too risky now. Disposable plastic bags are back in.
• bring reusable bags to the grocery store
• recycle bottles and cans at the grocery store

It's clear that the risk of disease transmission is first and foremost. Which is as it should be. This virus is highly contagious and we need to adapt. Quickly.

In the meantime, disposable wipes, masks and gloves are in hot demand. It's a good reminder that sometimes there is a reason why we have disposable items. Like kleenexes. The idea of a reusable handkerchief right now is icky!

And keeping our distance. Covid19 is now circulating in the community, by individuals who have no idea they are infected. Heck... with an incubation period of 3 to 14 days... any one of us could be infected and not know it. There's a wave coming... As one news commentator said "Act as if you have the virus."

We're practicing social distancing. Staying home as much as possible. Working from home. With only very brief forays to the grocery store for additional supplies. Who knew we would need a turnip when I did the big shop last week? Argh...

Stay safe.