I saw two young men rummaging through a dumpster in my apartment complex. Everything in there is fair game. It’s not unusual to see a pickup truck pull up and the occupants carry away some treasure. A yard sale bargain. Gotta make a few bucks, you know. But these are the coronavirus times and there … Continue reading
Category Archives: Coronavirus
Coronavirus — No better time to write your book!
You’re stuck at home. The four walls are closing in. Cabin fever. But sheltering at home is in some ways a gift. A gift of time. Time to write and self-publish your book. You have a story to tell. When you think of your legacy, you may be concentrating on finances and property. But legacy … Continue reading
Coronavirus — My money’s on Germany, New Zealand & South Korea
As the administration waffled on the seriousness of the coronavirus outbreak, other countries acted swiftly and decisively to protect the health and well-being of their citizens and have managed to keep the death rate down dramatically. Widespread testing, business closings and restrictions on everyday interactions were put into place, and these leaders never backtracked or … Continue reading
Aging / Coronavirus / Humor / Pandemic / Quirky / Social distancing
Coronavirus — The sneeze heard ‘round my world
I entered the small post office branch on a lazy Sunday afternoon in late March. It looked deserted. Lucky me, I thought, since I’m freaking out over the coronavirus. Maybe I could get in and out without getting infected. I wore gloves but no mask. (CDC advisory had not yet changed.) But I wasn’t alone … Continue reading
Coronavirus / Family / Friendship / Happiness / Joy / Pandemic / Turning point
Coronovirus times: At last, no training wheels!
An extended family I befriended in my neighborhood includes a 5-year-old girl just learning to ride her bicycle. I have become acquainted with her parents, grandparents and uncle, but have had no success striking up a conversation with her – until yesterday. Yesterday came the horrific news that 100,000 to 200,000 Americans could die of … Continue reading
Coronavirus / Family / Humor / Satire / Social distancing
How I came to spray my wife with Lysol (Sorry, honey!)
Okay, okay, before you start judging me, let me explain. We are husband and wife, sure, but we live in entirely different worlds. It’s riskier for me. I’m in self-isolation, 71, a cancer survivor with radiation and hormone therapy in my treatment history. Immune system? Compromised, naturally. So, I spend my days searching the web … Continue reading
Building Harmony / Coronavirus / Equality / Family / Kindness / Unity
Dear Hoarders,
You know who you are and you need to do the right thing. Some parents reported shortages in baby formula on store shelves, and they got a little frantic. Manufacturers say there’s a plentiful supply now, but here’s the problem: You. Please, stop hoarding! In fact, you could step up to the plate and return … Continue reading
Coronavirus times: Mockingbird and me
Self-isolation has taken away a lot from us, but not Mother Nature. Go for a walk and enjoy the outdoors. You may be surprised at what you’ll discover. Yesterday, I ran into a mockingbird perched on a neighbor’s car. This proud, talented creature was serenading the neighborhood a mere three feet away. I feebly whistled … Continue reading
Around town with the coronavirus
This deadly pandemic has turned our lives upside down. Fact is, no matter where I go, COVID-19 is riding shotgun. Just a few examples: The restaurant: I notice the health department rating for my favorite breakfast spot is “A,” as in a perfect score of 100. I compliment the manager, tell him that means a … Continue reading
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