Military & Masks

Every day is something new. You never know what you’ll find these days, previously unseen in the USA. National Guardsmen in fatigues with armored vehicles congregating in secret behind an office building, directly across from an upscale neighborhood. Man in a gas station parking lot selling little packets of masks. Average American folks wearing masks…

Thank You, New Zealand…

[written on 27 March] For taking me in for 64 days For all the vegan friendly shops and restaurants For your stunningly gorgeous mountains For your shockingly turquoise, jade waters For the opportunities to drink from icy cold, clear waterfalls For your commitment to protect this uniquely beautiful land For your honest attempts at reconciliation…

Nick Jesdanun

83-time marathon runner Raced in Antarctica 51 years old He did not even make it in time to the ventilator Let us remember Nick Jesdanun

My Distance to Here

We must remain physically distant Yet we must keep exercising Let the natural world aid in our healing Find your path Keep moving Let us travel the road together

It’s all about the…

In the midst of a pandemic and this is the most important thing in the world for Americans:

I Am the Police

Not that I’m trying to be, but I kind of am now the physical distancing police. How is it that a 60-something year old man (in a green shirt) walks by us in the park in La Mirada, coughs a couple times loudly without lowering head, nor covering mouth, nor coughing into elbow nor shirt,…

Panfilo

Panfilo runs for West Side–one of the top teams in the NYC area. He is strong, fast and healthy. See the “A” on Panfilo’s bib number? This means he starts up front in Central Park races. Which in turn means he is one of the faster runners around town. I pray his strength and endurance…

Praise to the Dollar

Let’s praise the Almighty Dollar. Since Staples is open here in LA County, Office Depot is, too. Since major grocery store chains are open, so is Big Lots. Aldi. Target is also open. Which means I’m sure Wal Mart is, too. Makes me so proud. Marijuana shops are open, so liquor stores are, as well….