Social distancing, videoconferencing, 3-D printing masks, e-learning, work from home and more. Many will adjust to these new realities but some describe this as our “new abnormal” since there is no certainty as to whether these realities will continue.

Regardless of our new path, communities will adjust to changing circumstances, and some worthy and innovative ideas will emerge. Still, many will long for the “good old days” when parents are not in roles as pseudo teachers, alcohol is not provided from a drive-through window, human interaction is sought after and appreciated, and binge-watching TV is not the norm.

Personally, I’m still holding out hope to attend our son’s high school graduation.

Pam Imm, Lexington

We’re from the government and we’re here to help you

Washington politicians are using a crisis as an opportunity to increase their involvement in the economy’s energy sector.

A grab bag of new spending and bureaucracy expanding measures are being labeled as “innovation.” There ought to be a restraining order on the word innovation within 100 yards of government policies.

Innovation comes from reduced government interference and micro-management so consumers pick winners and losers.

Government-created losers – renewables, uneconomic efficiency and electric vehicles – are taking a beating and demonstrating they can never pass the market test.

Jim Clarkson, Columbia