So, are we going into lockdown again in 2026? Maybe, but not like before. The world has moved on—our immune systems, our laws, our Wi-Fi infrastructure. Leo the barista still has a sneeze, but he’s also got a vaccine card laminated in his wallet. We’re better equipped now. We just have to remember that “better” doesn’t mean “perfect.”
In the meantime, I’ll keep ordering my oat milk latte, mask in my bag, and a drop of healthy skepticism in my coffee. Stay curious, stay prepared, and please don’t hoard the toilet paper. We’re adults now—we can handle this.
