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I keep hearing "you better watch out." I keep hearing many with crystal balls that can tell the future and it is not bright. I am hearing over and over again about how we are going to have many, many, many people die from the virus here in the Villages because someone isn't wearing a mask. People that are living their lives and enjoying what time they have left are supposedly putting everyone else's lives in jeopardy. Well, it looks like there has been hardly any additional deaths chalked up to the virus in the Villages. It looks like those that are worrying about it elsewhere are having more trouble than those living their lives here. I am sure someone can come up with all those high "infection" rates here in the Villages. Don't get me wrong, I do know how dangerous the virus can be. I have lost two in my family to the virus(supposedly). I have also read stats that show millions that have been tested positive that have survived, most with hardly a scare and some more serious. I am glad that some folks are very cautious. Many folks have frailties that make them vulnerable. BUT, they should also be careful during flu season. I realize that my posts seem to shrug off the seriousness of this pandemic, but in reality I have learned from experience that it does no good to get hysterical in exigent circumstances. You learn that especially in situations of live fire, as some on here know what I am speaking of. Worrying about what others are doing in serious situations does you no good at all. Take care of yourself and let others live their lives. You THINK you know it all, but in reality even the scientists and doctors, supposed experts can't even agree. So, you may think that you know how everyone else should handle a situation, but you may be wrong and they may be right. Those folks in the square that are having a great time, may be doing so for the very last time. They may have a stroke or a heart attack and pass way before any virus or flu gets them. Let's face it, today's opinions are mostly influenced by politics and political pundits.
I am going to make a prediction. My predictions are just as valid as anyone else's on here and with three bucks will get you a cup of coffee (I think). I predict that not one of you that are posting on here will pass due to the virus. You see, I prefer to think positive and like to look at life as a glass mostly full. I still believe that The Villages IS America's friendliest town.