In case you haven’t heard,
there’s something called COVID-19 going around.
Not being a scientist or doctor,
I can best describe this as a virus.
That’s because all the scientists and doctors on television and radio
describe it as a virus.
The corona flu virus is supposed
to have originated in China
While sometimes good, sometimes
not so much, we all take advantage of these expeditious methods of living, to
hopefully better our lives.
Predictions of deadly storms such
as tornadoes and hurricanes have proven beneficial throughout the past several
decades, thereby saving countless lives and property. The same holds true for tsunamis and massive
wildfires and other normally deadly events that are now able inform people of
perils well in advance.
So news is a bit disconcerting
because we have so much, so soon, and that is often too much to mentally digest
for most people.
All this information is valuable,
though, if deciphered and used judiciously.
Unfortunately, throughout my many travels on my personal road of life, I
have too often run across fellow travelers that possess the IQ of a folding
lawn chair.
You know the kind: aluminum
tubing, with those flimsy nylon straps.
Those are akin to many neighbors and associates whose vote cancels yours
out. They aren’t terribly bright and,
you keep them around not for valuable information, but for amusement and
entertainment.
They are the same ones that have
been demanding President Donald J. Trump create a cure for COVID-19. Of course, they don’t realize President Trump
is no more of a doctor or scientist than I am.
Federal and local departments of
health and contagious diseases employ people who are employed to find and
create a cure for such situations, rather than The White House. FYI.
But those folding lawn
chair-types desperately want to “do something” they feel the hapless government
employees are unable to do.
To feel in charge of their own
lives, they are buying up copious amounts of bottled water and toilet paper.
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| Not known to be a cure for COVID-19 |
It seems as though folks are
scarfing up hand sanitizer, hand sanitizer, and hand sanitizer, too.
Also in big demand are food
stuffs, toilet paper, and hand sanitizer.
While the media experts have been
offering advice to the public about how to avoid contracting COVID-19, you’ll
notice the emphasis is placed on hand washing and keeping a six-foot distance
between people.
If you go back and re-read
paragraph two, you’ll note that I’m not a doctor or scientist; in fact, I’m not
much of anything. Still, I’m pretty sure bottled water IS NOT a cure for COVID-19.
And just as sure as I am about
the aforementioned water, I’ll wager toilet paper IS NOT going to protect you
from anything except soiled underwear – COVID-19, included.
So please take time off from work
and school to stay home, rest, and gather your senses, to avoid looking like an
idiot while surviving this detour in life.
