What's your estimate of how much longer "shelter at home" will last?

[frazzled]

21. I was watching some old movies yesterday

Mostly from the late 1930s to late 40s. And it hit me like a ton of bricks in a way it hadn't before, from our sheltered perch on the sixth floor of a building where we have been ensconced for over a month now. In the films, people were walking around on the streets, going into shops and department stores, hosting dinner parties, and going to dances. They were even dancing cheek to cheek, in public places!

I nearly couldn't believe it: I had forgotten already what "normal" life is, and could almost not fathom ever again being able to clink glasses with friends over dinner, or dine at a restaurant, or shop for (other than grocery) items at a store. What was life like before this happened, and what will it be like in the future? I can't imagine it, and can only barely recall. I was shocked to see these people from long ago leading lives that seemed like heaven to me. We have another Zoom cocktail hour this afternoon with friends, but that form of social gathering is starting to wear thin.