Thread by @drdagly

How to maintain your sanity in the 4th wave. A work in progress from an non expert.

First. Go outside. It’s fall. The leaves are changing. Find some trees. Don’t just look at them, take a deep breath. That earthy smell is an anchor. If you are lucky enough to find just the right light the petrichor and the autumnal palette will elevate your spirits instantly.

Next, find a good mycologist. If that fails find a trusted friend who owes you a favour to show you their secret spot to find morel mushrooms. It’s been a perfect year for mushrooms, and those who know will probably not tell you their secret, but it’s worth a try.

Now find the biggest cast iron pot you can. Add shallots and enough garlic to keep the hospital administrators at bay 😉 and cook those treasures up. Add more cream than a sane health care advocate should and do it all outside with a beer in one hand.

Now, boil up a little angel hair pasta, combine with some Parmesan and a little black truffle oil, and enjoy with a cheap yet boisterous Barolo. Don’t overcook the pasta. Especially if you respect the mushrooms.

Take a moment to look up at the night sky. Realize the millions of souls are looking at that same star. Accept that despite being small and battered by the waves, there are moments of pure joy. Savour them. Keep them private, or share them. That is the control you have. 🙏