Dear Humans,

Sometimes during this pandemic I wake up super early and just lay there thinking about all the choices I have to make. We’ve always had them, but now these choices have more bearing on our health and safety.

I used to just go to the dentist when they told me it was time. But now I’m wondering if I should put it off or if there are other measures I should take to make it safer. I used to just go into a restaurant when I was hungry. But now I think about carrying out and which type of food travels best or is best eaten in the car.

These are pretty small-potato troubles, but deciding is exhausting. That’s why it’s helpful to put some personal limits on your decisions. For example, my family has decided that we will never go to the new Panda Express down the street. It’s nothing against Panda Express, and we still greatly enjoy ordering Chinese takeout from other places, but sometimes you just have to pare down your choices.

Plus, you can’t really eat orange chicken while you’re driving.

Sincerely,

Mr. Heimbuck