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.”
February 28, 2020 – Looking for a Miracle
This is the day. This is the day that President Trump said he thought the coronavirus would just go away. It would be like a miracle. There are around 60 confirmed cases in the US. California iss monitoring around 8,400 people suspected of being infected. The world markets are tanking. Comparisons are being made to…
As the year comes to an end…
We count our blessings and wish everyone all the best in the new year.