As vaccinations continue to go into arms and spaces open up in Alberta, I’m actually starting to think about getting together with people, in public, and possibly indoors for the first time in a very long time. But what shall I wear?

I love the VMAs. They are always good for a moment, a laugh, or a jaw drop. When I saw the promotions leading up to the event, I was at first stoked. Then I quickly remembered of course the show will be different. Everything seems a bit different in the pandemic

For many of us we are enjoying that the sun is shining and the heat is rising. Eager to get outside? You bet. It’s no understatement that this summer is different from any one before it. We are likely all trying to navigate how to stay safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. And sane.

It’s official, and by medical officials: when out in public where six feet or more of distancing isn’t certain – I’m thinking grocery stores, shopping centres, fuel stations, indoor places that aren’t your home – be a neighbour and put on a non-medical mask. Easy right? Turns out for a small minority, nope.

Many of us have been at the pandemic over a month now. Some longer, and I hope there isn’t many shorter. For any newbies, seriously, #stayhome. Also, mind the two metre gap by leashing your dogs and containing your small kids on community walks, okay?

After you’ve checked in with loved ones, returned extra toilet paper to the authorities, have a few groceries in your home, and washed your hands as thoroughly as Gordon Ramsay, it’s time. It’s time to have some silly fun at home.