Yeah, yeah, I know. But I have a question for those of you who indulge in science fiction on a steady basis: Do these brilliant writers who construct scenarios for the end of the world as we know it ever … Continue reading
Category Archives: Resistance
A Glimpse of Life under Quarantine
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My retirement community put everyone under quarantine yesterday. We are all still figuring out some of the details of how this works. We are not supposed to leave our apartments; we can only leave the building for medical appointments; if … Continue reading
The Men’s Group
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I live in a retirement community where those of us in our 70s are youngsters. We have a dizzying array of activities available to us including groups that focus on national and international concerns, history videos, assorted discussion groups, music … Continue reading
Dear Coronavirus,
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Dear Coronavirus, We anxiously await your arrival. Do you want us to pick you up at the station, or will you get to our home on your own? Are there any particular activities you want us to cancel in advance, … Continue reading
What Now, Democrats?
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I watched the whole thing last night, and yes, I’m referring to the debate with some of the remaining Democrats running for president. I’ve missed most of the others because I just can’t stand the format; big questions remain unasked … Continue reading