Good Morning,

People Need People.

This became abundantly clear when, a week ago, we were on a cruise ship going from island to island in the Caribbean.

As, on the first day, I sat at one of the many ship bars talking to a bartender, I was told our cruise was the first one since the pandemic hit to allow people to sit at the bar and talk. Before that, no one was allowed close to the staff or others, all passengers had to wear masks, and only four people were allowed on the elevator at a time. He was so excited to see and be able to talk and listen to people. Apparently, the staff was not even permitted to leave the ship during that period. Having lived in Florida throughout the entire event, I was surprised as we had been able to enjoy the comradery of those who were around us.

I believe we all need to be around others, to see them, talk to them, relate to them and, even, disagree with them, in our own way. It is a part of our human nature. We humans are social animals, we like to tell our stories. We like to hear others tell theirs, as well. 

Celebrate people, those like us and those different from us. Learn from them and enjoy them. We need them and miss them terribly when we can’t be around them. It is a part of life.

Have a great week.