#66 - Don't Like Absence of Masks

Texas is Opening

Texas is easing restrictions. It's worrisome. Some salons and restaurants are open. I could get my hair cut. Don and I could dine in an actual restaurant if we wanted. But I'm not ready.

If I could trust everyone around me, I would be ready to venture out a little more. But there are too many people ignoring the virus and refusing to wear masks in store.  

We'll just do carryouts from places like this neighborhood restaurant. With a sign like this, I know the owners are taking things seriously. Unfortunately, many of their customers aren't. The young woman working there, said they had been "booed" for having a sign, requiring masks. I told her the sign made me want to be a customer!

Lowe's Hardware Store

Two days ago, I went inside a store for the first time in two months..  Don and I cringed at the crowded parking lot, but felt relieved once we got inside.

The majority of customers wore masks and kept their distance. I felt like everyone was pretty much "getting it". There were reminders over the speakers now and then, telling us to respect social distancing. This is a weird world. But I was appreciative.

Who Will Wear Masks?

I was relieved that my first store outing was successful. I was happy to get all the things we need, if we hunker down for a couple more months. But, how are things going to get out there? Will people start feeling less uncomfortable about masks and just start making it routine? I doubt it.  

How can we expect people to be take this virus seriously, if our president won't wear a mask when he visits the mask making factory?

How can we expect the public to be cautious in parks and shops, if they see their president refusing to wear a mask.

Pretty soon, he will be the only one out there not wearing a mask.  This just makes no sense.