Lassitude

The horizon has grown wider and brighter since I had my COVID shots, with my life regaining some of its former zest, with meetings and meals with friends, and more opportunities for social interaction that don’t involve Zoom calls and social media.

What surprises me is that it all seems harder than it was. I’ve been unable to entirely get over my COVID-inspired lassitude.

For nearly a year I didn’t do much. I stayed in my house and left only on important errands, like visiting the super...