Covid 19

We live in an interesting time: a pandemic spreading  around the globe,  fueled by social media has caused,  fear, anxiety and strange behavior. If I were 44 instead of 74 I'd be inclined to come in contact with the virus, spend my time quarantined, and then be done with it since science suggests once contracted a person is immune. Even at 74, I'm most likely in good enough to survive, but feel the need to do my part to "flatten the curve" which seems like the primary thing we``` can do to slow down the spread.

During the first week lots of items disappeared from merchandiser shelves. I understand hand sanitizer but not sure why toilet paper is in such high demand. Looking over Amazon it's apparent that Angel Soft, Charmin and Cottonelle are very popular since they are all unavailable. Lends credence to the saying "life is too short for cheap toilet paper."

Looking at the brighter side, there are some positive side effects.
1. Reduced traffic.
2. Increased fostering of dogs (not so much cats).
3. Learning to live without sports, concerts and other gatherings
4. Expansion of on line learning tools.
5. More time to socialize with family members. One post said without TV sports they noticed a spouse in the room; seemed like a nice person."
6. Frequent, proper hand washing.

They are others. One thing I am sure of, we will get through this and learn valuable lessons that can help improve the overall quality of life.

Inside the Actor's Studio

James Lipton, the long time host of this program died this week. He always ended this program by asking guests the same 10 questions. Here they are along with my own responses.

1. What is your favorite word? Movement.
2. What is your least favorite word? Politician.
3. What turns you on? Learning.
4. What turns you off? Forgetting.
5. What sound or noise do you love?  Songs by Harry Chapin, Jim Croce or James Taylor.
6. What sound or noise do you hate? Rap songs.
7. What is your favorite curse word? God dammit.
8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? College professor.
9. What profession would you not like to do? Dentist.
10. If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates? How did you get past security?