some emergencies in life call for one to gather up the courage and valor to storm normandy beach, believing death to be very likely imminent. this emergency cal

some emergencies in life call for one to gather up the courage and valor to storm normandy beach, believing death to be very likely imminent. this emergency calls for patience and stoicism. life is a numbers game. I almost died a few hours ago on my way to the mountain view costco for some fruit, sausages and croissants. a vehicle ran a red light and passed between my car and the car i was following through the intersection. I need my car to enable my lifestyle, but I wear my seatbelt, not that a seatbelt would’ve saved me tonight. I’m 40 years old, and covid may well take me if i’m so statistically unlucky, but I’ll wear my mask, avoid air conditioned crowded indoor spaces and social gatherings IRL. I hate this pandemic for stealing a year or three of my life, but I will continue to try to manage my risks, recognize what threats I can, and look for enjoyment and fulfillment in the areas of life that are available to me in the present. I look forward to resuming my normal patterns of life, whenever appropriate.