One of the lasting benefits of the COVID pandemic has been discovering unexpected aspects of self reliance. I haven’t been to a hair salon since February 28th 2020. I let my hair go fully gray and Mr. Carolina and I have been cutting each other’s hair ever since. The money that I’ve saved for monthly color and cut appointments now goes to charity. I’d consider that a win-win. Even my stylist who owned her salon was happy, as she had a long waiting list of new clients ready to take my place.