People are exploiting their dogs during this shelter-at-home time. We’re using them to meet our need for companionship and exercise. To an extreme. We figure the animals love all the extra attention. In case you wonder what they really think, though, read this possible classified ad:
There are an increasing number of coronavirus “cures” and “preventions” out there in social media. This short quiz tests us to determine what is true or false about five of the most popular of such actions circulating today. Take the quiz here.
Yesterday, on their special day, I highlighted teachers. Today, on National Nurses Day, we honor those who have chosen to spend their lives caring for us. They do it in so many ways that we don’t even think of, as this video shows. Thank you, nurses, for all that you do.
Although I’m deeply saddened by the daily news of even more people’s lives being taken by the coronavirus, I’m heartened by what is suddenly NOT in the news–shootings, small and large. Until the last few months, shootings were a daily occurrence.
In my fantasy world, when we come out of this pandemic, that particular lack of news will continue. In my perfect civilian world, guns will be used for sport only–target shooting and humane hunting. I’d like to think this virus has killed off another virus, that of hatred and bigotry that leads us to taking up guns to kill each other. I’d like to think that this experience we’re sharing reminds us that, despite our differences, we are all part of and responsible for the human family.
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Happy International Workers’ Day, although you probably know it as “May Day.” It grew out of a movement in the late 19th century IN THE U.S. Some people think it began in Cuba or the old Soviet Union or another communist country, but this is pure AMERICAN. People united to gain basic workers’ rights, like cutting their work-day in half, from as much as 16 hours to 8, and instituting health and safety measures to counter the horrendous working conditions, thus preventing the large numbers of job-related injuries and deaths that were occurring. It was a hard-fought battle against the rich and powerful big companies, but American workers prevailed, earning themselves safer, healthier lives and the ability to spend time with their families without being sick or totally exhausted. Today, then, we celebrate a great step forward for our country, honoring and protecting our workers.
