It almost seems that the pandemic is in our rear-view window. Yet, for me there have been some permanent changes in our lives. 

Before the pandemic, when certain sort of movies opened (read Science Fiction), I had to see science fiction movies in the theaters as soon as I could. I firmly believed that these movies could only be seen, and properly appreciated, on the large screen.  During the pandemic we began seeing first run movies on the big screen in our home “theater.” And I have completely changed my attitude. I can easily wait for films to stream when I can watch them in the comfort of my home, where I do not have to contend with people on cell phones, talking etc.

I actually, now prefer, to watch movies in my home theater, covered in my blanket, rather than in public movie theaters.

Court appearances have also changed for me. At the beginning of the pandemic I was very skeptical, and even concerned, about having virtual court appearances. Now I prefer them. This week I had to drive to Queens for a three-minute status conference. On the way back to the office I lamented about the tremendous waste of time, and gas, forcing three attorneys to travel to the courthouse for a three-minute update.

Has anything changed in your life as a result of the pandemic?