This is my response to those complaining about staying home.

[Cattledog]

Anne Frank and 7 others hid in a 450 sq ft attic for 761 days.

[5X]

1. I have been isolatiing since retirement. No complaiints.

[Wounded Bear]

19. Yeah, I'm a bit of a hermit myself...

but I do miss my weekly breakfast with my brother. We're both in the at risk age group, though of course.

And the restaurants are closed anyway.

[LakeArenal]

2. The only ones I hear complaining are the President

and the Texas and Florida’s governors.

[Roland99]

6. You should see some of the local FB groups in central FL

By Tuesday last week people were already complaining about restaurants, gyms, bars, etc

[LakeArenal]

14. Well, idiots gotta idiot.

I wonder if those wanting bars open are actually claiming to be self- quarantined
Or actually going to work themselves.

I heard some leader today, It’s like spitting on all of us. Which I agree with

I’ve been chided in my belief that it’s not as bad as they want us to believe. However, I follow all the guidelines and haven’t left the house for almost two weeks. Because, I might just be wrong. And if I am, I’m not going to be responsible for hurting someone who believed I’m full of it.

[Roland99]

16. no...they're the social me-monsters. can't handle being at home w/family at dinner.

always have to be out and about...being seen.

[Native]

21. Covidiots!

[LakeArenal]

22. Muy Buen!!!

[sanatanadharma]

15. Karuna: the Sanskrit word for compassion

There are people who are uncomfortable in their own skin, their own 'being'.
There are some people who are so boring that they don't want to be alone with themselves.
The need for constant stimulation, entertainment, diversion...is a debilitating human condition.

Others, a few, are OK with/in stillness, silence and self.

Self-distancing is compassion for others; it is 'love'. The corona virus offers humanity the opportunity to stop, turn away from the ephemeral and unreal (like the DOW) and embrace the commonality of the condition called humanity.

Perhaps we will ultimately see humanity blossom in the fertility of a world of humility.
Generations in the future may talk about the "karunavirus" that brought social salvation to a world where every one still dies, but no one chooses to kill.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. I'm not complaining.

My only problem is that I feel guilty for having the luxury of staying home while a lot of other people don't - including those who deliver stuff I need so I don't have to go out.

[crickets]

8. Same here. I feel so privileged (and a bit guilty about it) to be able to safely stay home. nt

[Arkansas Granny]

10. Exactly. Two of my children live close and are well set up for social distancing,

or even self isolation, if need be. They are concerned about me being alone so they have decided that I should split my time between their homes. I am more fortunate than many people I know.

[customerserviceguy]

4. Yep

Put it in perspective.

[underpants]

5. I have to say we are having some fun

The whole family (3) and the dog. A movie every night. Lunch together.

My wife and I are working (no really I am) and my daughter has school work to do.

We went for a drive and a picnic in the car at a plantation on the river this weekend.

[lunasun]

12. Our 2 teens are having online fun and staying connected . Loud dance party online aliitle too

late on Sunday since one of us ft working stiffs have to be online for work @ 6:30 am but that’s OK I know they need things like that and I’m glad they all comply to state rule .
A pt job lost for now by one + the other has a work from home gig after school anyway
Already considering my oldest may not graduate HS or ever see varsity sports team together again
A little too small here to all be home all the time but we are fine and yes can’t wait for warmer weather

[Arkansas Granny]

7. I'm not complaining, but I'm not exactly enjoying it either.

I have taken off work while we see how this is going to shake out. My boss will be able to cope while I'm gone and understands my decision, but it is more work for him. He is over 60, as well, and knows that we are in a high risk category.

The last week must be what retirement will be like and I don't know that I'm ready for that yet.

[rurallib]

9. When I was tutoring some local kids we would read "Anne Frank" in the summer

So the Frank family ordeal has been on my mind during this time.

They only had a radio which could be played only at certain times. We have TVs and cable & internet among other diversions.
We also have a megalomaniac leader to fear like they did, though.

[Hugin]

11. JHC! It's been less than a week!

Give it another few days and those people who are fortunate enough to self-isolate will be glad they did so...

[LizBeth]

17. I am supposed to go back in a week and I don't want to. 3/13 I put out I want a month or two off

paroll. They gave me two weeks. I am hoping it so slow, and things went so well that they give me another two weeks. Because I think we get to the height of it mid April.

[Hugin]

18. Yeah, all of the charts I've seen seem to show mid-April as the peak.

However, that will change if people continue to break isolation and quarantine.

Please, take care of your health.

[LizBeth]

20. Ha, I just got a call from boss and get another week. Taking me almost to the peak.

We will really see stuff happen and can reassess. And assured him I can be out two months. I feel safer, more comfortable sitting in my home.

[liberalmuse]

13. I'm in self-quarantine until April 3rd.

So far I've re-arranged my kitchen, cleared off my treadmill and have been jumping on it during my work breaks while working from home. I've also been getting creative in the kitchen to ensure I don't waste any food since I can't shop for awhile. Right now I'm dehydrating citrus peels for tea. My dog thinks it's jerky and keeps barking at me to give him some since that is what I mostly use the dehydrator for.