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Two human constants for sure. It was inevitable that coronavirus wit and humor (a la Stephen Colbert’s opening monologue from his bathtub) would finally roll out, virally, to take the sting out of life in wartime.

Italy: no country for old men (and women). Coronavirus victims aged 80 or more in poor health could be left to die. “If a patient aged 80-95 has massive respiratory problems, plus organ failure, then it’s all over.”–Christian Salaroli

Paranoia, free-fall fears, mass illnesses and mega deaths, world-wide nationalism, automatic recession, mass closures and shutdowns, myriad bankruptcies, major stock losses and a possible 1929-style crash. “Cheer up–it can only get worse.” –the prophetic Pearl Bailey

“Human life is truly a short affair. It is better to live doing the things that you like.” –Yamamoto Tsunemoto “No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.” –Buddha … Continue reading →

“We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.” –Confucius “To be truly happy and contented, you must let go of the idea of what it means to be truly happy or content.” –Liezi … Continue reading →

With the prediction from the Health Minister that, basically 50% (same as the US prediction) will get coronavirus, it is time for common sense to click in for one and all re. precautions and official advice for daily operations. The … Continue reading →

Obit: Max von Sydow, 90.

when, at 6 pm today (Sunday), two small junior high-looking Asian girls with matching braces showed up at the door despite the Beware of Dog sign. They were doing charity work for the One organization to address world poverty, especially … Continue reading →

made obvious in 2 back-to-back news items on Global News this morning. 1/Tenants who just moved into low-cost housing have leaky roofs, declining infrastructure already, cockroaches, and other vermin. Kenny has cut funding to these people. The gap: 2/Meanwhile, a … Continue reading →

Henry (Pocket) Richard, 84. I can’t tell you how excited I was in 1956 to read my name x 2 in the sports pages: H. Richard, and M. Richard (The Rocket–his bro). It would be months after that, that I … Continue reading →