Monthly Archives: May 2020

Pandemic Diaries 47

I am not okay. How’re you doing? If it’s not the ‘rona, it’s the fucking nazis, the gun nuts and the goddamned white supremacists. I am not okay. When this pandemic simmers down, everyone’s employer is gonna be like “Okay, … Continue reading

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Pandemic Diaries 46

SATURDAY Another ‘Rona Saturday. Sadly, we have some errands that take us out today. I am sitting in my truck, waiting in the parking lot of a Whole Foods, waiting to meet a lady who’s selling me a 55 gallon … Continue reading

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Pandemic Diaries 45

It’s a hard week. My sleep is shit… fitful, restless. My dreams are half-remembered scraps of doom and horror and violence. It’s as though there is no rest, no ease, anywhere. The waking world is filled with plagues: viruses, death, … Continue reading

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Pandemic Diaries 44

Oh good heavens… Saturday starts the mask mandate here in New Mexico. Personally, I think this is an excellent idea. I hate wearing a mask. Hate. It. Yet, I’ve not left my home without wearing one in weeks… maybe months … Continue reading

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Pandemic Diaries 43

Tomorrow, the governor is going to address the state about the upcoming expiration of our current public health emergency orders. Some people think she’s gonna open us up. Frankly, I think these people are stupid and projecting their desires on … Continue reading

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Pandemic Diaries 42

My mask protects you; your mask protects me. My mask protects you; your mask protects me. My goddamned mask protects you; your goddamned mask protects me. It’s a mantra. Except that so damned many aren’t wearing masks. For all the … Continue reading

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Pandemic Diaries 41

It’s about the end of another day in the CoVid19 pandemic. I don’t need to tell you that people are willfully ignorant, on top of being less than literate about science and health issues. In fact, just so you’ll know, … Continue reading

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Pandemic Diaries 40

It’s been a few days since I’ve written. But it’s been a busy few days. Our state is experimenting with a slight easing of stay-at-home restrictions. Social distancing and occupancy limits still in effect. Still no dine-in restaurants. Sneeze guards … Continue reading

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