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A community need

During this season of gratitude, toasts around the county include thanks for what was saved from the Kincade Fire.

Our “shelter in place” and declared public health emergency started here the day after all of Ireland canceled St. Patrick’s Day festivities on March 17. That cultural shock alone was enough to let us know this virus pandemic and economic disaster would be bringing permanent life-changes to all of us.

The other day I had an enlightened “ah-ha” moment.  As I was arguing with my teen daughter about driving her to and from three different places after school, she stops and looks at me and asks, “What’s wrong with driving? Why is it such a big deal to go from one place to the other? Isn’t driving fun, Mom?” Her questions took me aback and got me thinking.