As if anyone needed reminding about the deadly threat posed by the COVID-19 epidemic. Two acquaintances succumbing to the disease in the past week, both of them passing within two or three days after being hospitalized.
Having to pass up a chance to catch up with and hug the kids on Thanksgiving Day. Then having to turn down another holiday invitation from other family members, cousins, nieces, a newborn baby. Discouraging on what should be one of the happiest days of the year.
Too risky, even wearing masks and social distancing, the potential consequences much too great to take any chances.