The bad and the somewhat good
Here we are with a health crisis that was unheard of just a few weeks ago. Coronavirus was not in the headlines at least in this country until recently. Now it is consuming the air waves and stopping us in our tracks.Every day there are more outbreaks and deaths. What could it possibly have been like on those cruise ships that were quarantined for weeks. I know I would have lost my mind and probably caused a panic. Finally, those poor people have been released and sent home to countries that really didn’t want them. Hopefully, they are recovering if they got the virus or are back to normal lives very soon.
What can we do as this is progressing throughout the world? They say to take precautions such as washing of hands, but surely, we have all been doing this. Wear a mask to travel or it could be come commonplace. They say some of the masks are really not that helpful to stopping germs. If traveling, be careful on planes or in any public area. Gloves would probably be a good idea. (Masks can be ordered or picked up at local stores – although some have seen sold out.)
I have always been careful when touching railings when going up and down steps. Any spot that others touch can be germy. When I used to work, I would spray the work area with a disinfectant regularly especially light switches, printer buttons, water fountain buttons, and anywhere we all touched. This was years ago when someone would have a cold or seem sick. I am not sure it helped but it made me feel a little safer. Others would joke that they could smell the spray and knew I was on patrol.
Surely our leaders and those throughout the world will take the necessary steps to make sure this is stopped in its tracks. It is hard to believe that one little shop in China that sells animals for consumption started this world event. The bats that are believed to have been the culprits were shown on the news the other evening. Startling to see how this could have happened.
And it that isn’t alarming enough, we have one political party debating to the point of ad nauseum. How much can we take of this? It is time to stop this constant barrage of barbs and zingers that only hurt the party. Surely, this group will realize it is detrimental to those running for office and disgusting to those of us who will be voting.
And it that isn’t alarming enough, we have one political party debating to the point of ad nauseum. How much can we take of this? It is time to stop this constant barrage of barbs and zingers that only hurt the party. Surely, this group will realize it is detrimental to those running for office and disgusting to those of us who will be voting.
When did we start debating almost every week? Was this decided by someone who loves to torture the average citizen? Disrupting our TV watching and keeping us all upset one way or another didn’t use to be the norm (at least I don’t remember).
This would certainly be a novel way to stem the tide of crime--just play the debates hour after hour and see how fast they would beg for mercy with cries of please, no more debates!!
This would certainly be a novel way to stem the tide of crime--just play the debates hour after hour and see how fast they would beg for mercy with cries of please, no more debates!!
I am not blaming one party or the other--several years ago the name calling was heightened as the present administration debated fiercely and frequently.
If the goal is to inform the electorate, it is not accomplishing it. Hopefully, we are smarter than they think and know what is needed and who can achieve it. Please give us a break! At least the field has narrowed, but it needs to be narrowed even more.
The good that came out last week was the conviction of a sex predator who has a long history of assaults. Of course, he said he was not guilty but the jury found otherwise. When will powerful men realize, they cannot continue the history of physical domination over women.
Another good thing that takes place this week is February is finally over! The shortest month always seems to be one of the longest. While we haven’t had a cold winter, it seems to be a long one with constant ups and downs! Spring weather pops up one day or two and then back to the cold. The flowers are popping up on the good days and freezing on the bad. I am sure they are as confused as the rest of us.
My advice to everyone--stay safe, wash hands, don’t touch public surfaces, wear gloves, turn off the debates, read about the candidates, react to any unwanted touches (I have been known to punch or elbow), and try to stay healthy!
If I have offended anyone, I apologize. My words come from frustration and exasperation of times that are beyond control.
If the goal is to inform the electorate, it is not accomplishing it. Hopefully, we are smarter than they think and know what is needed and who can achieve it. Please give us a break! At least the field has narrowed, but it needs to be narrowed even more.
The good that came out last week was the conviction of a sex predator who has a long history of assaults. Of course, he said he was not guilty but the jury found otherwise. When will powerful men realize, they cannot continue the history of physical domination over women.
Another good thing that takes place this week is February is finally over! The shortest month always seems to be one of the longest. While we haven’t had a cold winter, it seems to be a long one with constant ups and downs! Spring weather pops up one day or two and then back to the cold. The flowers are popping up on the good days and freezing on the bad. I am sure they are as confused as the rest of us.
My advice to everyone--stay safe, wash hands, don’t touch public surfaces, wear gloves, turn off the debates, read about the candidates, react to any unwanted touches (I have been known to punch or elbow), and try to stay healthy!
If I have offended anyone, I apologize. My words come from frustration and exasperation of times that are beyond control.
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