Just boarded my plane. Flight attendant stopped me to thank me for “trying hard to promote health.” Said “we are scared, but we are doing our best.” We spoke vaccines (she got her flu shot, and we talked COVID vaccine safety) and I thanked HER for promoting masks and hygiene...

She was tearing up by the end. I could tell she really was fatigued.

Most Americans want to do the right thing and really are trying. We need to be realistic about our increasing cases but also more loving and hopeful. The way we get through this is together. Wear a .