Cheer Up the Lonely Day
Yesterday, July 11 was "Cheer up the Lonely Day." I found this out while looking online for what do people celebrate in July. It seems like any day can be a "DAY." And the national days range from profound to absurd. I've heard of Umbrella Day, Pi Day, Star Wars Day, Talk like a Pirate Day, etc etc etc... Anyhow, I was glad to learn that "Cheer up the Lonely Day" is a thing, because it seems like the kind of thing we need right now. There are so many chances to be lonely. Many of us are maintaining physical distance, limiting our in person gatherings, avoiding normalcy crowds, spending time on video meetings - holding a carefully crafted paying attention persona. Many of us are grieving losses that provide chances to feel isolated. Many of us experience fear and anxiety about the future. I am wondering: What does life look like in this odd reality of an ongoing pandemic? What kind of grief and loss is yet to come? One of the ma...
