Hope versus Reality

As a writer I've had the opportunity to get to know many fine folks. One of them who lives outside Wuhan was not impressed with the light show and reopening of the city where it all started. I was told that people in Wuhan live in massive buildings and have their temperatures checked when they leave or return to their homes. If they have a temperature they disappear. The perimeter of the city is patrolled. The community had one million cell phones go black. Apparently China could've been made aware of the coronavirus back towards November. Man . . . do the math, this doesn't bode will for the World. Please remember these are the opinions of one person who lives near Wuhan.

Rhetorically Speaking if

nations around the world held standardized tests to rank smarts would the United States be an odds on favorite to not make the top ten?

Money can't buy . . .

happiness but it can provide some distance in these troubling times. I see the wealthy are fleeing New York for the Gold Coast. Chicago and Milwaukee folks are heading to cabins in northern Wisconsin. I guess the buck stops here. Northern Wisconsin doesn't want virus infested people heading in their direction. Time for a massive property tax rebate? I mean roadblocks are being set up to keep seasonal folks out of their digs.

A Writers Angle

"If you know somebody is going to be awfully annoyed by something you write, that's obviously very satisfying. And if they howl with rage or cry, that's honey."

Up for Eight Awards

The Last Gargoyle is up for eight awards. Great read if you're into short stories that are jolting and pack a punch. Reviewers thoughts and words . . . not mine. Enjoy and be safe out there.

The Oracle

Virus & Reading

This just in . . . 'The Virus' has been linked to an increase in reading for non-essential folks!

What have I Learned after Writing my Stories?

I was asked this by an individual who has worked tirelessly to put together a book signing. Many thanks go out to you Margo. Here goes my answer . . .

What sets the human animal apart from others is not just what we do to others, but how really hard we strive to justify it.

Think about it, this is a recurring theme to all my work.

What if $T2 isn't enough to stop The CoVid19 bug?

Social Distancing

Usually pointed toward Nebraska this time of the year but being Grounded is what ya make of it. Spotted swans, an eagle and a couple of cranes.

Oh Them Words

Do you see it? Kinda funny in this time of trouble . . . 

Not only is it not funny, the Justice Department has ordered U.S. attorneys to appoint specials coronavirus fraud coordinators. The department also rolled out a central fraud hotline (1-866-720-5721 or disaster@leo.gov) to report consumer abuses.

FBI Got it Wrong

FBI stats identified Birmingham and St Louis as having the most Criminal Activity. Wrong. Washington DC harbors more criminals than the both of them put together. Hard to believe? Checkout Senator Loeffler as just one example.

Trump Pence

Is it wise to for the President and his second in line, to hang out together, during an infectious scare?

Do Your Part

Help a neighbor. Go shopping for someone. Babysit. In my case I donated blood today. The American Red Cross is in it to win it. Peace.

Canceled for Good Reason

Received word that as of today 'The Criminology Meet and Greet' has been called off. For good reason I might add. I thank the University of Montana. I have to think my flight will be grounded anyways, though I haven't heard anything yet. 

The Last Gargoyle - Installment 4

   The vodka erased the pounding in my temples and cleared things up a bit. Nothing improved after that first encounter. Gary had gained a friend while I obsessed with evening the score; how does one live with the fact an ignoramus got the better of him? 

    Week after week I’d be confronted with all things Gary. I mean the tard couldn’t let it be. Last thing on my mind would be good old Gary and then he’d get to following me around telling everyone we were buddies. I wasn’t sure if I was embarrassed or pissed but the heat would roll off my forehead. There was no shaking Gary so the best I could do is hide behind a wall of laughter. Problem was, the more I laughed the more I hated myself. I knew I was nothing but a limp dick. News would be on in the cafeteria and I’d watch it downing a sub sandwich. Seemed like about every day there’d be a story about a shooting somewhere; left me wondering why Gary couldn’t be on the wrong end of a gun. Put him out of his misery and help me some with my state of mind. If I didn’t have vodka, I’m serious here, I’d’ve never made it.

Iran and a Frustrated North Korea

Iran backed group fires on base killing three. North Korea dumps more missiles in the sea. The world community barely takes notice. Man, these Dictators gotta be frustrated.

This Advice from Valencia Spain

Essentially what he said in reply to your email (which somehow went to your blog) with the Coronavirus raging, stay calm, open a beer and read a Curt Rude book.

Agreed!

Women's Rights - Not

Enough said?

Click&See

Coronavirus + The #IceCreamChallenge = Going Viral with a Virus

Young folks looking for Warhol's 15 minutes of fame by licking and putting Ice Cream back on the shelf - Right? I guess D'Adrien L'Quinn Anderson did it looking for FB Friends. Is this what Dale Carnegie had in mind when he wrote How to Win Friends?