Quick Trip

“You will never see the end if you give up in the middle.” 

-Joyce Meyer

I had to make a quick trip to Lowe's this morning to pick up some spackle.

This quick trip turned into a pivotal moment for me.

It's the whole mask thing.

As you may have heard e say more than once, I hate it!

I feel short of breath wearing them.

They interfere with my vision.

They are a cumbersome nuisance.

The pivotal decision I have made is ,should at some point I begin to transport people in my bus again, I will not wear a mask.

If I am required to, I will probably have to quit my job.

I have not heard 1 person even broach the subject of wearing masks while driving and the impact it has on visibility, oxygen levels ,etc.

Don't even try to use terms like minimal or non-factor with me.

It is a huge factor.

My seniors have trouble navigating steps and seat belts normally.

Ad a mask to those tasks and it will be a nightmare.

Turn your head quickly wearing a mask.

Is there a possibility that it rides up over your eyes?

Absolutely.

Now do that while driving a bus load of seniors.

Ain't gonna happen in my world.

I am not at all happy about any of this.

For the time being it's a non-issue.

That can change any day now. Schools are announcing their new protocols for opening in September. All of them in this region seem to be requiring face coverings.

Not for me.

I limit my mask wearing to about twice a week. If I didn't have to grocery shop, I would never wear one.

If things don't change, I understand that I will,by my choice, become very isolated and estranged from others.

So be it.

And all of this from a quick trp to buy an $8 bucket of spackle!

Shabbat Shalom!