Now that imagining an “after time,” seems possible, At Home readers were asked to share their “firsts” — the first things they plan to do when the world returns to normal. A total of 803 readers responded, with plans for hugs, family visits and dream trips that have been delayed. I visited her once, but I just waved at her outside her room and then she responded by asking who I was. I lowered my mask to show her my face, and she asked me to come closer. We have lost the simple way we show respect for one another, to say thank you, to signal agreement.

Source: New York Times January 02, 2021 15:56 UTC