Tag Archives: Pandemic

The Happiest Emergency Field Hospital on Earth

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Scott Smith

I am a recovering Florida Man. I haven’t lived there in decades, and after I lost my parents I haven’t had much motivation to go back there, even for brief  vacations, during Michigan’s face-cutting cold. I do know a lot … Continue reading →

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We’ll Meet Again

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Scott Smith

(originally published 3/20/2020, updates on 05/05/2020) Songs of Hope A couple of days after the State of Michigan, closed many businesses due to an emergency order, I drove through downtown Grand Rapids, passing endless darkened bars, restaurants, music venues etc. … Continue reading →

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No, You DON’T Know What They’re Going Through

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Scott Smith

“Is This How I Die?“ A couple of days ago in the checkout lane, the young man bagging groceries was quietly, though rather publicly, having an existential crisis. People were telling him things like “You JUST need to calm down” … Continue reading →

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Because They Can’t

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Scott Smith

Showing Up This year, many, who work in public-facing jobs will be sickened with an infectious disease and will, despite warnings to do otherwise, will show up to work while they are still contagious. This is not anything that is … Continue reading →

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