[DianeM]

Originally Posted by PugMom

what i mean is this: if i feel like going out, even to take the dog for a ride, i'm doing it. no, i'm not unfeeling & respect your limits, so i will stay far away from you, the full 12 feet. but i refuse to completely shut down & blindly follow what 'experts' are saying, because they are only relying on models, which are changing by the day. so it's ok, i'll wave to you from afar while enjoying the fresh air & sunshine

No one ever said you had to stay locked in the house 24/7/365. Of course you can walk the dog and be on your lanai. You made it sound as if you were out and about like pre virus.