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Safety Measures

I am tired of the denial Refusal to face the facts Not learning from doctor’s reports Not listening, so that we can plan What is happening is unfolding, All around us every day No matter how it’s minimized, The virus will have its say Truth will emerge beyond, Anyone’s trying to control… What others believe right now It is a time to work together Not a time for carelessness, Or accusations against truth tellers It is a time to appreciate the gift of life Treat it with conscious, gentle gestures A time to adapt for safety measures Heidi Sands 3/8/20

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John Watt

Date: 3/9/2020 5:50:00 PM

Heidi, thank you for this clarion call. Now our Xenophobia comes out with Asians being profiled as more likely to be carriers. Others are hoarding water, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper and re-selling it at a markup. Where is our humanity?

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/9/2020 6:45:00 PM

You are welcome. I don't know where the humanity is. People are buying too much at once here at one store and not going to others, leaving shortage for others. One store will not have hand sanitizer until August! This is a time to come together and help each other. I appreciate your kind input. Take care! :)

Frederic Parker

Date: 3/8/2020 7:19:00 PM

well said Heidi, well said...

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/8/2020 7:30:00 PM

Thank you very much Frederic :)

Constance La France

Date: 3/8/2020 6:55:00 PM

Heidi, great write, it is time for clear thinking, not panic, taking precautions, not stop living _Constance

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/8/2020 7:30:00 PM

Yes, true. Thank you Dear Heart :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/8/2020 3:06:00 PM

Too little too late, they knew about this last year and things like travel bans should have been enforced to minimise the spread of it. Of course that course of action would cost money, but it's going to cost a hell of a lot more now. One airline in the UK has gone to the wall, Flybe. Italy has gone into lockdown, weddings, funerals, sporting events all put on hold. It's got to be all or nothing. Tom

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/8/2020 3:13:00 PM

Yes, true Tom. Here, one of the biggest problems is not only hospital personnel with no gloves or masks on, but ...lack of space. Our hospitals fill up on ordinary days. Later, they will overflow. I appreciate your input on this. Thank you :)

Jan Allison

Date: 3/8/2020 2:35:00 PM

So much has been covered up by numerous governments - the virus is sweeping the world killing many especially elderly with existing health conditions but it does remind me of other flu pandemics and in time it will run its course, we just have to try to do everything we can to protect ourselves the best we can:-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/8/2020 2:39:00 PM

Thank you for your kind input Jan. Hugs :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/8/2020 1:18:00 PM

I'm afraid we might be a bit late. Only time will tell. Nice to see you out on this bright sunny Sunday, Heidi.

Heidi Sands
Date: 3/8/2020 1:20:00 PM

Hi DT. Yes, we are late. All that lack of testing, unlike other countries. Thank you. It is a nice sunny day here and I enjoyed it outside. I hope you are well. My thoughts are with you :)