The Covid-19 virus has changed so much. I can’t lessen the restrictions, nor would I want to expose myself to the risks associated with going out in public. I stay in but I am trying to add things to occupy my time and improve my situation.

I bought myself a Ninja Foodie air fryer/dehydrator/toaster/oven/etc. There is a lot to learn so I can get the most out of it. I’ve joined a facebook air fryer group and purchased a couple of recipe books. I’ve used my new appliance several times. It appears to do what I want so I’m happy with it. As I understand better how it works, I’ll use it even more. Soon I hope to make some air fried potato chips. Healthier than store-bought and tastier.

I’m promising myself more golf cart rides. Sophie would love it and it’ll get me outside rather than plunked down in front of my television set watching Lifetime, Hallmark and Netflix movies or game shows.

I joined the dating website for older folks, Our Time. (Almost immediately, I quit and got a refund, but according to “Our Time” I’m still a full member.) I’ve met a couple guys on the site: Henry from Sun City Center, and Bob who plays piano.

A neighbor here in Kings Point, Duane, has called several times and I enjoy our conversations. I also enjoy the other two fellows but so far no romantic connection with any of them. I can’t get close anyway (because of the virus), but I haven’t reached that point with anyone.

I am not ready to go to any dances because that would mean being in close proximity to my dance partner, and I doubt that I’ll ever feel safe enough to be within arm’s distance. I would like to go to dinner with a gentleman (and some places have opened with limited service), but I wouldn’t want to ride in a car with anyone. Closeby Fiore’s is open but I haven’t tried it yet. I know I could suggest to Duane or Henry that we meet there and they’d join me, but I’ll give it time.