To piggy back on your post, Scott: I recently attended a zoom Meetup group and the following question was posed: "How has the last three years (since Covid) changed your habits and other ways in the world?"
I gave it a lot of thought and my response was "To stay in touch with people more consistently and more often to let them know I care." Whenever I think of someone, even if it is someone I haven't spoken to, am not necessarily close to or haven't seen in years, I will reach out via a quick text, a card or phone call to ask how they are doing. Lesson learned: there is value in every situation, even pandemics.