Sadly I think that there’s going to be a lot of psychological damage with this nonsense. It’s the long game, where people are slowly relinquishing their bodies best defenses against sickness to pills and injections. All in the name of money and control. Some fucked up shit. 

We’ve had some cancellations for sickness too which I don’t mind if they’re actually sick but the fear of sickness and cancelling is stupid as hell. Cancel if you’re sick but don’t cancel with the fear of getting sick. 

Hopefully you can get out for some socialization with people besides your family!

Your pull quote is perfect, This one too:

> It seems the plan worked, we have become even more isolated and fearful of each other, and I believe weaker as both individuals and a community, as a result.

I hope it's not inevitable. The trend since PCs were introduced seems to have been leading us in this direction, and it's not hard to see a logical leap to where we never leave our house and just stare at the screen all the time. Well, not us. I'm go crazy. But mankind in general, or at least our current "developed" society. It's also not hard to see how AI might contribute to this trend. 

Ah... but I hope I'm wrong. 

Anyway, enjoy your night out. Hope your daughter enjoys her delayed birthday party too. 

Party time is always my favorite. Make it count!

In times of great need, while wars lasted or prohibitions, while one could hardly buy anything material, it was always the human gatherings that could counteract the hardship. Those who had nothing still had each other. We know that in times of great depression, parties were still celebrated, that dance and music is something that costs nothing and that being together could replace what was missing - a richly laid table. Somehow, somewhere, you procured the things you needed for the common ritual of dancing and enjoying yourself. Today, people have cosy homes, stocked supermarket shelves, cars, gadgets, but the streets are deserted, the windows dark and hardly any mood for celebration. 

After more than two years of isolation, it seems, people feel too weak and unmotivated to muster the energy for get-togethers, people have become accustomed to distance and are replacing the need for closeness with the internet. The division that runs through many personal and family relationships has contributed to this. 
But what you say is true. I grew up in a home that regularly received guests. We had a full house on Sundays, relatives came in and out regularly. My parents also left the house - almost every evening - to visit friends or relatives. 

Since we became parents ourselves, but did not continue this tradition as we moved to the big city, this proximity to relatives no longer existed and we preferred quiet evenings. Before becoming parents we had many parties, hosted countless get-togethers, but with the onset of starting a family this stopped and never returned to the previous level. My son never experienced us as revellers. I never would have thought that we might have been some bad role models and thought of getting into puberty will naturally set the course. 

So far, it didn't. We don't see young people in our home, no one comes and he doesn't go anywhere, with one exception: the scouts. At least that has remained, but it only insufficiently replaces diversity. 

I find it sad. But I hope, this will change again. I just cannot imagine that a life without social contact can be lived happily in the long run. I hope that biology kicks in eventually and the need for closeness will defeat the avoidance to meet other humans. 

I wish you a happy New Year, no matter what.

My birthday was december 10 but our neighbor greeted me today.

>People have become so scared of getting ill

Sometimes I still see people with masks and think ,,Not this again''. I wonder if they are gonna wear masks until the end of their days...

Definitely, Mr. Taraz, I believe that almost all human beings are living a deep year-end. 

We have to live these dates, trying to adapt to the changes, with our hearts divided between what we have and what we would like to have and do. To be thankful is undoubtedly the best of gifts. 

I wish that this new year health, love, and good things are always present in your home.

> we have become even more isolated and fearful of each other, 

Big parties are sorely missed, instead of having everyone around the table this year it has been on-going week of small gatherings. We need to mobilize out of this crazy idea that no one will catch a cold or flu if avoiding others.

Well a quiet night at home, hope things change to wish the New Year in and people do gather and rejoice as we did a couple of years ago!

@tipu curate 

Since the pandemic, it's been easier for people to accept various cancellations. It is a form of caution for everyone to limit their interactions.

but circumstances have changed and the pattern of cancellations still hopes to be understood. This becomes unnatural for some people we know well, such as our family or close friends. We need interaction and to adapt to new post-pandemic patterns, right?

What do you mean by psychological distance, sir?

I got mixed feelings.  I like social events but not in excessive.  Sometimes with work and family it could be a weekly thing.  

The past few years taught people how to actually say no.  

We will find a new equilibrium. 

> It seems the plan worked, we have become even more isolated and fearful of each other,

Laughs I see a lot of people referenced that part.. But fuck can it be more on spot? Can it??

As to people canceling, that's life I suppose you're right. And for smallsteps experiencing dissapointment is probably better than it appears.

Enjoy the time alone it might not happen again soon. 

Probably a lot of people are now canceling appointments to save money. This year the financial burden is greater than last year.

!PGM
!LOLZ
!MEME

>perhaps have a nap and, perhaps have a sleep in and catch a movie tomorrow.

I think that being alone with your partner is better than other things to do during the winter ;) 

Happy (belated) Birthday! 

It takes everyone to make things go back (close) to normal! 

That so kind of her to accept delays but even if its late, happy birthday still.. Better late I deed

Today's post is very short as compared to other posts are yours 🤣