I went to the grocery store this morning with my mask on as usual. Then I saw the sign on the door which said "Masks not required for fully vaccinated individuals, in accordance with the CDC and State of Michigan health guidelines." I read it three times just to make sure. Then I took my mask off again and went shopping.

My gosh, it was a refreshing experience. The first time I've been in a store without a mask for over a year. Of course I steered away from other people, especially if they still had their own masks, meaning either they weren't vaccinated or else were more risk-averse than I; and I offered to put it on at the checkout. But for the first time in a long time I felt as if we were truly coming around the bend.