I also am of a "certain age," and I understand, relate and empathize with all of the above. I believe the bulk of our anxiety is rooted in the fact that none of us, nor any of our brethren, adjust well to being told what we can and cannot do in our lives. While these restrictions are against our nature, they have been proven necessary and have been in place for a relatively short time. If/when we install a federal leadership that is capable of uniting the country in combating C19, we will be able to return our social liberties in a relatively short time, as has been proven in other countries (and in certain areas of the U.S.). If we stay strong with our precautions, and the predictions of a soon forthcoming vaccine are valid, we'll be able to come back here with postings of a more uplifting nature in the near future.