Yes, agreed. Volunteers regularly do free shampoos/cut/stylings/nail care for the nursing home folks here. That has been stopped. I know how important it is for those in care to feel clean and attractive; it's a mental health wellness thing, for sure.
I have severe RA in my hands. I can brush my teeth with the aid of an electric toothbrush, but I cannot care for my nails or hair.
I do not resent that others have these services. I wish I could afford them for myself, LOL!!!
I know so many people working more than one job, who would give their eyeteeth to be able to stay home and spend time with their loved ones. You dont hear them complaining about how hard it is to be stuck at home with their kids! They are reading books, baking cupcakes, taking (appropriate) walks outside, and enjoying seeing their kids grow and learn for once. They are also worried sick about paying rent or mortgage and buying groceries.
I read the other day that in the 70's, a person at an average wage job had to work 44 weeks a year to provide necessities for a family of 4. That same person, in that same job, now has to work 62 weeks a year to provide necessities. That's 10 more years than there are in a week, to provide housing, food, transportation, and medical care.
I'm just not hearing the caviling and carking from these hard working regular folks as I'm reading from the "rich and famous".
In fact, some of these hard working folks locally are making masks at home and donating them, to the local hospital, nursing home, and so on. When I went to the grocery store the other day, there was a box inside the door with donated homemade masks for every customer! I asked for permission to take more than one, and I spread them around to people who couldn't get to the store to get one for themselves.
My solution, for right now, is I quit reading the posts and stories about the rich and famous.
One of my best friends is in shut down in San Francisco. I call every few days just to check up on them. I asked him how he and his wife are doing, how the shut down is affecting them.
"What's not to like about it?" he replied. "For once, I get to spend all my time with the woman I love, my best friend."
Hooray for his attitude!
And bah, humbug on the Grinches!