All of us are sick to death of “sheltering in place” and having our lives disrupted by COVID-19. My situation is not that difficult (my fixed income keeps coming and I don’t have children to home school or worries about whether I can pay my bills). Most of the population is under far more stress than a couple of retired people living in the mountains. Still, I wish it would be over. As I see states rushing to reopen the economy and people protesting having to wear masks or stay away from … [Read more...]
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CANARY IN THE COAL MINE
CANARY IN THE COAL MINE Definition: Something or someone who, due to sensitivity to his, her, or its surroundings, acts as an indicator and early warning of possible adverse conditions or danger. Refers to the former practice of taking caged canaries into coal mines. OR, in the current situation, someone who is willing and able to put themselves out there in the pandemic to see if it gets worse. I understand the urge people have to get back to their jobs and normal lives. If you have not been … [Read more...]