A Dream Deferred

The Story of How The Coronavirus Response in 2020 Derailed My Dream and Why that Might Have Been a Good Thing

This map of the US on my wall is a constant reminder of my dream deferred. (Photo: Author)

Have you ever killed a dream? Something you worked hard for, something that felt like it was meant to be but then … something happened. Something that led you to the difficult decision: I can’t do this. I really, really want to, but donkey balls, I can’t!