"...sense"

For years I lived alone in a sea of millions. Now many join my solitude. Days are different. Something breathes through my soul. I sense others around me in ways I couldn't when they were in the other world. Now we share an eternity of dreams.

"...king of the hill"

About the madness of the King.

He is not just a president to his followers. He is a religious figure. To be believed in, and defended. 
The liberal equivalent emotionally would be Kennedy or Dr. Martin Luther King. 
Those two are nothing like #45, and he not like them. 

'But they are all three a deity to their particular tribes. 
This is why our Culture Wars are at heart tribal religious wars. 
More akin to the middle east conflicts than just normal politics. ...and just as immune to resolution. 

Tho' this virus pandemic 'could' bring us together. 
However given the leadership of both sides it's unlikely.

"...remember"

If you haven't already. Keep a family or personal Journal of these times. This Pandemic. Not just for yourself, but for history. Historians will use what you write to tell the story of this historic even.

The last great Pandemic to sweep the world killed Five Percent of the Human Species. A great many Millions of people perished. Yet unlike the Black Death of the 14th century this left hardly any social mark.

In less than 20 years it was socially forgotten.

Yes it was in history books, but it was an obscure footnote to the post WW1 era. There is an effort for this not to happen again. Record what you your family your friends see, and do during these coming days. 
It matters now, and will matter even more in the future.

"...Quiet"

I will make this one political statement regards our current head of state, and the current Pandemic.
It is at least now possible that he will not escape this disaster. 
One he could have if not averted, and least tamed to moderation if he acted in time. 

He will be held accountable for this. 

Then finally for all else he has done in the last three, and a quarter years. 

New York State, and others now in Lockdown.
Illinois Connecticut, and New York State joined California on Friday in ordering all residents to stay in their homes unless they have vital reasons to go out. That's 70 Millions of people. 

Many business required to shut. 
Only essential services to continue.
Below an American City Los Angeles in Quarantine.

"...it's in the Mail"

I forgot to mention.

In my mail today,...which still seems to be getting delivered.
Besides the New Yorker being late. I got from what there is of our government,..."Census 2020" materials.
I guess they ain't sending folks out in the middle of this.
So we mail it in. Online too I think. I guess they want to count us while we're still here. I haven't decided what race I am or what religion.

I always make stuff up for that.

My ancestors are from Mississippi so here above is their Census logo.

Send yours in.

The current adminsitration has attempted to purge as many non-whites as they could from the count.
They especailly were after Hispanics, and Native Peoples. With Blacks they always undercounted us.

Except when we were Slaves.

That's the last time our lives had value for them. They counted Slaves. Some states even inflated the number for politcal points. 

Wadda fucking country.

"...personal experiences"

I witnessed the first price gouging at the supermarket today. Bread has gone up. ...when it's there. Dairy is wildly up 30%+. 
This is of course illegal. 
The folks were not happy with this, and made it known. There was still yelling when I left. The Mayor just spoke about this the other day. How measures were underway to prevent this sort of thing.

We'll see.

I was going to go out, and document this on going virus event. That, and post it here. However friends made clear this was on the suicidal side of unwise. ...perhaps they have a point.

On the up side. 
Twice today neighbors in my building looked in on me. One from downstairs said she saw me hauling laundry. She offered to take care of that for me. 

Later from across the hall my new neighbor. He just moved in with his family. He knock asking if I was okay. He also offered to help. Said he could shop for me. Pick up stuff for me when he goes out for his family.

I needed to tell you guys this.

People are good at heart. 
Despite my cynical grumpiness I always believed that. Like Anne Frank wrote how folks are basically good. Despite everything. It seems they are.

Other that all that it's a warm summer like evening in the Emerald City.
It's due to Climate alterations, but still a nice evening.

You all be well out there. 

Stay tuned.

"...local authorities"

NYC Subway Mid-day yesterday.

End of the World at a glance. With no effective national leadership, and the controlling party playing politics with relief efforts. Governors mayors city council persons librarians, and school boards locally filling this tragic void. There are more important announcements, and regulations coming online. 

Please pay attention to your local authorities.

This is not unlike the plan for war. This when cut off from Washington,...if it's still there. Local leadership uses both prepared, and improvised plans to deal with the catastrophe.

Unfortunately in our case this is hampered by our current head of state constantly appearing on TV with ineffective miracle cures, and obstructing the adults who are trying to manage this disaster.

That aside. Take all precautions you can. There are many non-hysteria based suggestions online. That, and your common sense. Especially you folks. The people on this page tend to be thoughtful, and smart as hell. Me I'm making it up as I go along, but I'm good for a few laughs.

Meanwhile watch this guy.

The Brit Doctor John Campbell that's being recognized around the world for his video streams about what's going on why, and what you should consider doing. I mean the BBC German DW-TV the Canadians, and other networks have him on,...hell even Fox likes him. Yeah it's finally that serious.

His video streams are here. >>>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He0TYPm3Prg


Stay tuned.

"...Radio Drama"

Yes Kiko, and Betty know the boys in the lower panel

are Queer as Eleven Yen Bills.

But how they desire their boyish beauty.

Oh what to do?!