Life has changed, um, significantly over these past couple of weeks during the global COVID-19 pandemic. We’re starting to really miss the olden times — ya know, life before social distancing and quarantine. We really miss these 25 things more than most.

Casually Buying Toilet Paper Whenever We Needed It Photo via Dave’s Supermarket/Facebook
Marvelling at the Strange Fishies at the Aquarium Photo via Scene Archives
Catching the Newest Release at Cleveland Cinemas Photo via Scene Archives
The Cleveland International Film Festival Photo via Cleveland International Film Festival/Facebook
Having a Beer and Pizza at Edison’s Photo via Scene Archives
Bitching About Rising Rents, Rather Than Worrying About Just Not Paying Rent Photo via Scene Archives
Brunch With Friends Photo via Scene Archives
Packing Every Bar and Restaurant With Outdoor Seating When The Weather Surpasses 60 Degrees Photo via Scene Archives
Being Angry About Frank Jackson and City Council Photo via Scene Archives
Dinners at Greenhouse Tavern (Too Soon? Nah.) Photo via Scene Archives
Actually Chatting With People at Heinen’s and Giant Eagle Photo via Scene Archives
Visiting Grandma Photo via Scene Archive
Live Music at One of Cleveland’s Great Local Concert Venues Photo via Scene Archives
Complaining About People Parking on Public Square Instead of Avoiding Public Square Altogether Photo via Scene Archives
Seeing a Play at Playhouse Square Photo via Scene Archives
Randomly Hitting Up Mitchell’s Ice Cream on a Whim Photo via Scene Archives
Random Festivals That Are Just an Excuse to Drink More Beer Photo via Scene Archives
Karaoke With Pals Photo via Scene Archives
Driving over Potholes Photo via Scene Archives
Partying in The Corner at the Tribe Game Photo via Scene Archives
Walnut Wednesdays Photo via Scene Archives
Shopping at Cleveland Clothing Company Photo via Scene Archives
Hanging Out at Coffee Shops Photo via Scene Archives
Checking out the Latest Exhibit at Cleveland Museum of Art Photo via Scene Archives
Tacooooo Tuesday Photo via Scene Archives

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