Tag: COVID-19
March 24, 2020 – Open by Easter
“Trump says he wants the country opened by Easter” –CNN headline I can hear the Sunday sermons now. “As the Lord was resurrected, so shall the US economy and all our good fortunes with it.” It would make a great scene in a reality TV show. If this weren’t the reality we are now living….
March 23, 2020 – Can We Even Get Back to “Normal”?
While watching all the activity in DC this morning, it occurs to me that every action our government is (and isn’t) taking is aimed at restoring what they see as normalcy. I’m not sure that normalcy is possible anymore. This health crisis, and financial crisis, and election cycle have exposed the cracks in our systems…
March 9, 2020 – Looking for Comfort?
When you repeat the idea that older people and people with chronic medical conditions are most vulnerable to coronavirus, ask yourself are you stating (what you believe to be) a fact or looking for comfort?
March 10, 2020 – No Comparisons
Please, stop comparing the death rates between sicknesses. This is not a contest. What’s needed is for people to change their daily habits in the small ways that can slow/stop the spread of coronavirus: hand washing and social distancing, in particular. People’s health is in danger of being compromised and the most vulnerable among us…
March 7, 2020 – The Big Science Experiment
From last night’s Colbert: Neil deGrasse Tyson when asked about coronavirus said, “We’re in a big science experiment…to see if people will listen to scientists.”