I have noticed that other random ways I choose to escape or cope with the mundane of life have been taken away: such as being able to walk through Pikes Nursery or my favorite gift/ antique shop or Pottery Barn or my favorite dress shop. The bottom line for me in these shops is to enjoy the ”eye candy” of beauty and creativity. I rarely buy anything! Instead now I am choosing to soak up the beauty that is everywhere in nature around me especially during this time of year.