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Isolation: How Do We Handle it?

Posted by Teresa, Volunteer Mentor @hopeful33250, Mar 16, 2020

As boundaries are being mandated in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, these boundaries are affecting every area of our lives. Many hospitals, assisted living facilities, places of worship, libraries, restaurants, community centers are being closed to visitors and public gatherings. For many of us, these keep us from our typical ways of connecting with others and engaging with a supportive community.

What are you doing to keep yourself connected?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 11, 2020
In reply to @shortshot80 "Nancy Shortshot) Hi Colleen It is really hard to be alone. No one calls on the..." + (show)
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Nancy Shortshot) Hi Colleen It is really hard to be alone. No one calls on the phone anymore, and of course doesn't stop by (for which I'm grateful) computer helps some with visiting.) But again it's still lonely!..News! My book is being printed, you can get one if you wish. Go on amazon add name of book "Shortshot" and I think you can pay $14.00 and get the book if you are interested. That has been the only thing that has kept me sane. Nancy

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@shortshot80 Hi Nancy,

So many of us understand what you say about being alone and how hard it is. I hope during this time you will use your computer to connect with others and keep Mayo Connect in mind as you do that!

I so appreciate you sharing about your book, "Shortshot." Congratulations!! How nice that it has been published and is available on Amazon. I'm looking forward to reading it.

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 11, 2020
In reply to @fiesty76 "Oh, my! A newly Published book author...Wow! Going to go check it out on Amazon now...." + (show)
@fiesty76

Oh, my! A newly Published book author...Wow! Going to go check it out on Amazon now. Congratulations!

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@fiesty76 I also went to Amazon but there where so many shortstop books I couldn't find it , most where baseball books . If I knew her pen name of what it was about that would help right

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 11, 2020
In reply to @hopeful33250 "What a beautiful drawing, @parus! He is an adorable little guy. I'm sure you miss him,..." + (show)
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What a beautiful drawing, @parus! He is an adorable little guy. I'm sure you miss him, but how wonderful you can create his image as you did!

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@hopeful I just had a SKype with my grandson and his Mom it was so nice to see them . I have a bad connection so we weren't on long but enjoyed seeing them both . They are in the same boat as everyone else staying at home .

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shortshot80 | @shortshot80 | Apr 11, 2020
In reply to @lioness "@fiesty76 I also went to Amazon but there where so many shortstop books I couldn't find..." + (show)
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@fiesty76 I also went to Amazon but there where so many shortstop books I couldn't find it , most where baseball books . If I knew her pen name of what it was about that would help right

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My book is "SHORTSHOT" by Nancy Bush

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shortshot80 | @shortshot80 | Apr 11, 2020
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@shortshot80 Hi Nancy,

So many of us understand what you say about being alone and how hard it is. I hope during this time you will use your computer to connect with others and keep Mayo Connect in mind as you do that!

I so appreciate you sharing about your book, "Shortshot." Congratulations!! How nice that it has been published and is available on Amazon. I'm looking forward to reading it.

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hopful/Teresa, Thank you, I hope you enjoy it. It was my life and there is a LOT that is not there. although read between the lines. That was a project I wanted to ( Had to) get done before I leave this world. I am Proud of it. Nancy

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 11, 2020
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@shortshot80

My book is "SHORTSHOT" by Nancy Bush

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@shortshot80 Thank you for clearing this up for me . My eyes go out of focus sometimes well most times and fingers too

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shortshot80 | @shortshot80 | Apr 11, 2020
In reply to @fiesty76 "Hi Sundance, I find it somehow personally comforting to read your post saying that although you've..." + (show)
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Hi Sundance, I find it somehow personally comforting to read your post saying that although you've worked out of your house for 30 yrs, you, too, are feeling less productive now. I've been retired from the marketplace for several years and have adjusted to a much more solitary and less social way of life. However, with the stay-in-place that so many of us are thankfully! adhering to now, I also feel more like a sleepy slug than a motivated marvel!

At 76 yrs, I've Never been a fan of being told: "I must; I should". My inner rebel child wants to strike back and say or think: hmmm, well we'll see about that. vbg However, in this extraordinary time of present and future uncertainty, I am thankful for the scientists and infectious disease docs who warn and caution us to all distance ourselves and take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of this invisible enemy.

A close friend seems very preoccupied with worries about how life will be changed in the future. lol I tell her it is enough for me to decide how many days I can wait before emptying my snail mailbox out on the street curb. Another friend in NYC is increasingly and understandably concerned about leaving her multi-family high rise condo to take the elevator down to the floor of the communal mailbox room.

Frankly one of my greatest concerns is that too many folks will begin resuming their "before virus" jobs and lifestyles before this devil is brought under better control. When tests can show quickly that people are not infected or are well from the virus, I'll be very encouraged to see those people gradually re-entering the non-essential workforce. Until then, I plan to "stay put" and work at finding ways of stretching the food and supplies I have on hand.

It is good to hear that someone like you, who is accustomed to working a regular business day from home, is also finding that these new restrictions are making you feel less productive. Always good to know we are not alone, yes?

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(shortshot/Nancy..... Well looks like you don't like people to to you what to do and you are only in your 70's. Well I'm 87 and I don't like it either so I do as I please. With exception I have Macular eye disease. Can't hardly see anything. I do the computor and if I make a mistake so what? At leaset I'm doing what I want. I also finished my book. It on Amazon for printing. Name of book is "SHORTSHOT' by Nancy Bush you can get it if you want it is $14.00. Hope you enjoy it. NancyDo something unexpected... Write a book!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 11, 2020
In reply to @shortshot80 "hopful/Teresa, Thank you, I hope you enjoy it. It was my life and there is a..." + (show)
@shortshot80

hopful/Teresa, Thank you, I hope you enjoy it. It was my life and there is a LOT that is not there. although read between the lines. That was a project I wanted to ( Had to) get done before I leave this world. I am Proud of it. Nancy

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@shortshot80 So far, I do not see it listed on Amazon, Nancy. I'll keep looking for it!

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shortshot80 | @shortshot80 | Apr 11, 2020
In reply to @fiesty76 "Hi,Wisco, I checked on Amazon for Nancy's book Shortshot but didn't find it listed...may be just..." + (show)
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Hi,Wisco, I checked on Amazon for Nancy's book Shortshot but didn't find it listed...may be just my limited search. I'd be interested in the what the book is about also.

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SHODRTSHOT' book by Nancy Bush should be threre. try again.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 11, 2020
In reply to @shortshot80 "hopful/Teresa, Thank you, I hope you enjoy it. It was my life and there is a..." + (show)
@shortshot80

hopful/Teresa, Thank you, I hope you enjoy it. It was my life and there is a LOT that is not there. although read between the lines. That was a project I wanted to ( Had to) get done before I leave this world. I am Proud of it. Nancy

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@shortshot80 I'm sure you have much to be proud of, Nancy. To have a book published (at any age) is a real accomplishment!

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