Post by nutsberryfarm ⛑ on Jul 17, 2021 23:02:18 GMT
www.floridatoday.com/story/life/style/suzy-leonard/2020/03/20/were-living-bizarro-world-everything-and-nothing-same/2873319001/
Any "Seinfeld" fans out there?
Remember "The Bizarro Jerry" episode? It aired in 1996. Elaine starts hanging out with three guys who look like Jerry, George and Kramer.
On the surface, everything seems the same, normal. But in reality, it'a a Bizarro World where nothing's quite right.
Kind of like our world right now.
In some ways, life goes on as normal. Roofers have been popping shingles onto the house across the street. Lawn crews are out in force, taking care of spring landscaping chores.
Even in this Bizarro World, the sun continues to rise over the Indian River.
Earl's groomer let me make an appointment with no hesitation. ("We're not going to catch anything from dogs.")
The sun rises and sets each day in all its springtime glory, reminding us why we live in Florida. Mild days beckon us outside for a brisk walk or a leisurely glass of wine on the patio.
But nothing is normal in this Bizarro World.
Is it worth risking the health of others to go out for a drink, shake a hand, cough in public?
This isn't going to be easy for me. I'm a social creature. After just a week working from home, I feel isolated and lonely. I'm stress eating and wondering if I'll get the chance to wear (or if I'll fit into) the new clothes bought during a pre-social distancing shopping spree.
"Do you even bother with makeup?" I asked my friend Connie, an experienced work-from-homer.
"Just a little mascara and lipstick."
For the next few weeks, I'll do what I can. I'll wash my hands, and get takeout dinner. I'll go for walks and enjoy the sun on my face. I'll hold my husband and my freshly groomed dog close. I'll try to do at least one thing every day to make the world better.
And I'll wear a smile, plus a little mascara and lipstick, and keep planning for the future when Covid-19 is just another story we tell.
This Bizarro World won't last forever.
Any "Seinfeld" fans out there?
Remember "The Bizarro Jerry" episode? It aired in 1996. Elaine starts hanging out with three guys who look like Jerry, George and Kramer.
On the surface, everything seems the same, normal. But in reality, it'a a Bizarro World where nothing's quite right.
Kind of like our world right now.
In some ways, life goes on as normal. Roofers have been popping shingles onto the house across the street. Lawn crews are out in force, taking care of spring landscaping chores.
Even in this Bizarro World, the sun continues to rise over the Indian River.
Earl's groomer let me make an appointment with no hesitation. ("We're not going to catch anything from dogs.")
The sun rises and sets each day in all its springtime glory, reminding us why we live in Florida. Mild days beckon us outside for a brisk walk or a leisurely glass of wine on the patio.
But nothing is normal in this Bizarro World.
Is it worth risking the health of others to go out for a drink, shake a hand, cough in public?
This isn't going to be easy for me. I'm a social creature. After just a week working from home, I feel isolated and lonely. I'm stress eating and wondering if I'll get the chance to wear (or if I'll fit into) the new clothes bought during a pre-social distancing shopping spree.
"Do you even bother with makeup?" I asked my friend Connie, an experienced work-from-homer.
"Just a little mascara and lipstick."
For the next few weeks, I'll do what I can. I'll wash my hands, and get takeout dinner. I'll go for walks and enjoy the sun on my face. I'll hold my husband and my freshly groomed dog close. I'll try to do at least one thing every day to make the world better.
And I'll wear a smile, plus a little mascara and lipstick, and keep planning for the future when Covid-19 is just another story we tell.
This Bizarro World won't last forever.