I took my mom (his sister) to visit him in California this summer (we're now in Arizona.) We had a lovely visit -- we sat outside (because he knew my mom wasn't vaccinated -- she had COVID, it was mild, and when all her friends got the vaccine and complained about being wiped out, sore, sick, etc -- she decided not to get it.) We talked about my kids, living in Arizona, his grandkids, all his health problems, and family. We didn't talk about COVID, government, health care, taxes, education, or anything at all controversial. I miss our debates, but would rather visit than argue.