We Used to Have Road Rage - Now We Have "Stay At Home" Rage

Ok Friends - Missouri Governor Parson has officially announced a Stay-At-Home-Missouri Order for the State of Missouri from Monday, April 6 - Friday, April 24, 2020.

Some like this idea and others disagree.  So what else is new, right?

This means all citizens are directed to stay home unless they are taking part in essential services and activities...and more. We can find all of Missouri Statewide orders on the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Serviceswebsite.

So the rants have begun!

 

Kind of reminds me of road rage many years ago. Now we have "stay at home rage."

You see someone outside walking on the park trails or driving. Within seconds, it makes you angry. You honk at them - wave your fist - shout something...

Because this is a time of anxiety for all of us, right?

I get it!

So what are those essential services and activities?

Can we still go outside?

What does this really mean?

Before we rush to judgment, maybe we should take a few minutes to understand what this order requires and the exceptions to a stay-at-home order. You will be surprised!

The advisory guidance on critical workforce infrastructure is easily read at the Homeland Security Website.

And yes, people can engage in outdoor recreation as long as they practice the required social distancing. That is one of the keys, social distancing!

People will still need to shop for groceries (unless you're one of those who has already emptied the shelves). We will need to gas our cars, go to doctor's appointments (Yes, many still have other medical issues, like seasonal allergies, ugh). Take it from this allergy victim, this is not a good time to go to a doctor's office or medical clinic and tell them you have tightness in your chest and a cough!

Of course, let's not forget there will always be those who don't really care if an order was issued or not. Remember, there is a reason we have laws for just about everything!

Let's try to avoid "Stay at Home Rage" and work together!

Understanding is one of the keystones of staying calm.  We will get through this challenge as a community! When you see someone outside implementing good social distancing or driving in their car, let's give them the benefit of the doubt. Let's try to make ourselves about the four agreements...

The Four Agreements are...

• Be impeccable with your words.
• Don't take anything personally.
• Don't make assumptions.
• Always do your best.

Just My Two Cents...