In Cold War West Germany in the 1970s we wore our masks at least two hours every week while working and training.
I can still remember the relief I felt every week taking that sweaty rubber gas mask off.
I felt that way this week when President Joe Biden confirmed that vaccinated people do not have to wear masks outdoors or when with other vaccinated people.
Europe is now welcoming vaccinated Americans to visit.
In the 1970s, I did not like wearing the mask, but wore it because that was my job. During the pandemic I did not like wearing the mask, but it was necessary to keep the epidemic from getting worse.
Now we are moving past the mask and life is returning to normal.
Hallelujah!!!
