Coronavirus Daze

It is threatening to rain today. We are expecting severe heavy rain and possible thunderstorms later today.  I am home. T is home. R is suffering both physically and mentally, actually suffering discouragement because of his physical limitations at this time. He has not been spared a day of work because of the pandemic and the strain is showing. He does have a high-risk scar tissue problem that is giving him trouble, and he is now pondering taking the risks to have surgery to alleviate the problem.  I am both discouraged and encouraged, grateful and apprehensive.  My days remain busy, my discipline is improving. I have a major contract (for me) to do some ghostwriting. I am immersed in a centennial anniversary project with our Chamber of Commerce, and that is leading to the possibility of more freelance work for them, which would be awesome! I am still freelancing for the SbyInd.  The household is gradually becoming more organized. I do have some guilt feelings about...

Sunset, good night So the country is on a real downward spiral right  now. Florida seeing more than 10,000 new cases a DAY. Texas at more than 5,000 new cases a day. USA has topped 3 MILLION cases. Deaths approaching total of 150,000 in USA. Maryland is doing OK, one of the few states not seeing a rapid surge. But how long can that last? Just learned a family from my church got it by visiting a Delmarva beach, now they're quarantined (do not know who it was but I have my suspicions). So Maryland is one of maybe 10 states that's holding steady. But every state that enthusiastically re-opened is now in trouble. Why? Maybe because nothing has changed, so when people start going out again, it's there, waiting. And because people, not all but too many, are ignoring guideline about masks and distancing and such. Some are flagrantly flaunting it, screaming about liberty and other foolishness.  On a more personal note, I got a nice freelance ghostwriting job today, will have to pay...

The most discouraging holiday weekend is behind us. Not us personally, as in my household, or my circle of friends and acquaintances. But us as USA.  That weekend is the Fourth of July weekend. The holiday fell on a Saturday, which made for a lovely long weekend (if you are still gainfully employed, which I am not, except by self).  The reason it was such a bummer to me is this: People in this country just lack all sense of discipline, they lack a sense of community and the concern for others that goes with it. Some even apparently lack the ability to remain grounded in reality.  T While normally I would shrug that off, what those factors lead to today is a raging wildfire of virus spread that will not quit as long as people are so self-centered as to continue acting like the pandemic doesn't exist. Or that their desire to have fun, socialize and generally prioritize their personal whims, desires and sense of entitlement over rational restraint in the face of a highl...