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28. The pandemic will possibly be here for years

Mon Dec 27, 2021, 10:07 AM

Dec 2021

His Mom is 91 years old, and presumably nearing the end of her life.
Are you honestly saying she should give up her only joy in life? What makes “life” worth living then?
Everyone weighs there own risk, and AdamGG decided his Moms happiness is worth the risk.
I, too, would continue to do what makes my Mom happy. Life is too short as it is.

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Encounter with an anti-vax waiter serving me food [View all] AdamGG Dec 2021 OP

This was a sad read. SharonClark Dec 2021 #1

I don't think I'm generally hesitant/indecisive AdamGG Dec 2021 #3

why are you taking someone 91 years old to dine in Skittles Dec 2021 #2

+1 Celerity Dec 2021 #5

she is the 91 year old mother tiredtoo Dec 2021 #6

sorry, no, not during a pandemic Skittles Dec 2021 #8

Well then, tiredtoo Dec 2021 #10

it's Fauci's opinion too Skittles Dec 2021 #11

I honestly hope that you never have to deal with someone with dementia wackadoo wabbit Dec 2021 #14

I HAVE Skittles Dec 2021 #15

The pandemic will possibly be here for years forthemiddle Dec 2021 #28

Yes, that's how I feel as well PatSeg Dec 2021 #39

+1 LizBeth Dec 2021 #46

Thank you. I'm ok with the criticism here AdamGG Dec 2021 #53

You have a great attitude PatSeg Dec 2021 #58

That's what I may do going forward AdamGG Dec 2021 #7

I have found that maskholes are everywhere Skittles Dec 2021 #9

From what I've seen, even though more progressive areas have mandates AdamGG Dec 2021 #12

Continue to make her happy forthemiddle Dec 2021 #29

You are a really good son PatSeg Dec 2021 #41

For what it's worth, I think you're making a wise choice to take your mom out. yardwork Dec 2021 #45

Boston to Kansas City. Talk about culture shock. shrike3 Dec 2021 #4

Or try pick up some food and going on a "picnic" Sucha NastyWoman Dec 2021 #16

Picnic in December? The idea is good. jimfields33 Dec 2021 #26

It was 84 on Christmas Sucha NastyWoman Dec 2021 #33

It's a beautiful 49 degrees there now Blue_Adept Dec 2021 #34

I used to live in Overland Park. Raised my two sons there. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2021 #13

Get on a local app (NextDoor is the one I know about) and ask people No Vested Interest Dec 2021 #17

OR how about picking up your mom, picking up some food orleans Dec 2021 #18

Not even post vax and/or booster and before Omicron? Celerity Dec 2021 #19

nope. i work around a ton of kids and have a one yr old granddaughter orleans Dec 2021 #20

Thanks for the suggestions, but AdamGG Dec 2021 #35

My mum's also got dementia and is in a nursing home... Violet_Crumble Dec 2021 #57

I think... Mike Nelson Dec 2021 #21

I had an Uber driver that was playing Sean Hannity on the radio AdamGG Dec 2021 #42

I had the opposite experience on an uber... bedazzled Dec 2021 #49

I think... Mike Nelson Dec 2021 #51

Agree don't take her out to eat Meowmee Dec 2021 #22

What bothers me about this story MissMillie Dec 2021 #23

Others have already mentioned more "upscale" dining locations luv2fly Dec 2021 #24

Come North of the River . Lots of people here still wear leftyladyfrommo Dec 2021 #25

North of what river? AdamGG Dec 2021 #37

sad... myohmy2 Dec 2021 #27

Thanks. There have always been anti-intellectual regressive elements in this country AdamGG Dec 2021 #56

Places like IHOP should be avoided AntivaxHunters Dec 2021 #30

I leave waiters like that a quarter tip. I picked up at a coin shop Emile Dec 2021 #31

That's awesome. AdamGG Dec 2021 #38

Being kind and patient to your mom PatSeg Dec 2021 #43

True, those were my thoughts exactly AdamGG Dec 2021 #44

Yes, in combination with a regular tip PatSeg Dec 2021 #48

Surely you can find somewhere a bit better to take her out? BlackSkimmer Dec 2021 #32

Agree Meowmee Dec 2021 #55

Sounds like you're doing good under some adversity, AdamGG. Hortensis Dec 2021 #36

Thanks, I've done that too AdamGG Dec 2021 #40

I think you made the right choice. yardwork Dec 2021 #47

I understand why it us important to you and her bedazzled Dec 2021 #50

This message was self-deleted by its author traitorsgalore Dec 2021 #52

I'm aware what the teardrop tats signify AdamGG Dec 2021 #54