Safe
An illustration of a man walking through the snow only leaving footprints. Their hands are in the pockets of their winter jacket. They are wearing a toque and large black winter boots. The jacket is slightly open at the top. The man’s face has a beard and
For the last few years my favorite time has been deep winter. Walking in -20c is something I enjoy, and I started wondering when this enjoyment of cold weather peeked for me. I realized it was during Covid. I could walk outside or to the store and the streets would be empty. I didn’t need a mask, and the isolation made me feel safe. Entering a store was like diving underwater, masking up and jumping in. Then when I left there was relief to be free of the weight of being around others that might have Covid