A Week Ago

A week ago, I rode the train And saw a show; did not refrain From eating out and seeing friends, The things on which my life depends. I’d planned a trip, was set to go, Not knowing all that I now know. I shopped in stores and waited for My quilting class, which I adore. A week ago I volunteered But school group tours have disappeared. So much has happened, oh, so fast. How long, I wonder, will it last?

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 3/15/2020 5:06:00 PM

I try my best to avoid mingling with large crowds – except when shopping at market. I see few people putting into practice those things experts warn us not to do – kissing friends, shaping hands, etc. A few restaurants have closed, but the pizza joints and coffee shops are packed as usual. / M

Rico Leffanta

Date: 3/14/2020 1:04:00 PM

Psychic Dixon (?) predicted the virus would strike in 2020 and "vanish quickly" so let us hope Part II is also accurate! Aloha! Rico

John Watt

Date: 3/14/2020 3:06:00 AM

We're all so up in the air. Schools were canceled today for 3 weeks - minimum! What are working parents supposed to do? These are unprecedented, scary times for people. Thank you, Ilene, for putting words to the uncertainty.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/13/2020 10:16:00 PM

it is a shame, Ilene, how thing are going on.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/13/2020 7:08:00 PM

My sentiments exactly. Very challenging times, Ilene. Well said. Janice

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/13/2020 4:11:00 PM

Frightening thought Ilene, in such a short space of time man has met his match. The only way to beat it is everyone shares knowledge, I'm dreaming though, that won't happen. Tom