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b'Because of the horrific events in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022, while GamerDude was away, he wanted to share some thoughts on the police response to the situation. He remembers what police officers used to be like, and how they\'ve always been depicted on TV and in the movies, and how what happened in Uvalde was nothing like anything he\'d ever seen before.\\n\\nGamerDude\'s also shares his stories about vacationing during a pandemic. He talks about how no one wants to admit that COVID is still around, and still a danger, and still a factor in our lives. Because of that, he talks about how it has factored into things he and Mrs. GamerDude plan, like going on vacation and eating out.\\xa0 He talks about the fact that he and Mrs. GamerDude still wear masks when shopping and going out in closed spaces in public, because it\'s a small price to pay for a little extra peace of mind.\\xa0\\n\\nHe talks about how he planned a trip to Ocean City, Maryland for the off-season, to avoid crowds. He talks about weighing the risks and benefits of where to stay, and eating out. He discusses how so many of his favorite restaurants have made accommodations for those he want to order take-out, rather than risk sitting in a roomful of strangers.\\xa0 And, he talks about the first meal in over two years that he and Mrs. GamerDude actually "ate out." Of course, it was at an outside table, and they were seated at least 30 feet from other people, but it was still "eating out."'