June 2020
Blog
As I write this, I am waiting for
Space X to launch. It will be the first American venture into space in nine
years. I am praying it goes well. We need something to go right, right now.
Fair
Wind: A Haiku
I
would the breeze could
Blow
ill-will, disease afar
And
good be anchored.
by
Ann Wilmer-Lasky
Still, nothing has gone as planned.
The world has descended further into
chaos. Not only do we have a grossly underrated planet-wide pandemic to worry
about, the U.S. is currently under siege.
We are rapidly devolving into
anarchy, sparked by a single heinous act of abuse of power. And all that’s
happening seems to be fomented by the prevalent attitude from the highest of
positions.
So,
who can concentrate on writing, editing and publishing during all of
this? Surprisingly enough, I have made great strides toward publication of
“Global Warning”. I am within weeks (maybe days) of getting it all together.
Writing and editing on the Sam Rock
sequel and the Chronicles of Acqueria prequel? Not so much. Kind of hard to
slip into other realities with such a persistent, horrendous real world
constantly in your face.
I can’t see anything getting easier
anytime soon with the months rolling by and a divisive election looming before
year’s end.
Perhaps, I should just keep my head
down and dive into my projects, but I feel it would be irresponsible not to
keep abreast of what’s happening. If
only for my own health and safety and that of
my family.
No matter what your politics, we need
to unite and promote peace and harmony. Cooperation is not a bad word, neither
is compromise. And it’s about time the needs of the many really outweighed the
needs of the few. (Remember, Spock died
for that premise.)
On a more local and immediate note,
I badly need a haircut. Salons are opening on a limited basis starting June 1st
in my state. One probably needs to make an appointment and very few will be
served at one time, but I will celebrate when I can get in. And I’m considering
getting a boy-cut, so I don’t have to
worry about it for a while.
Next, I can’t wait for the opening
of my favorite restaurant in Roswell, “Peppers Grill and Bar”. I will be there
with bells on, regardless of the restrictions. They make a great “California
Burger” with guacamole on it. My mouth is watering as I write this.
I would like to go where I want
when I want, but I am afraid that won’t be for a long time.
In the meantime, I am glued to CNN,
watching the protests. I understand there are demonstrations in over 30 cities
across the nation. I have never seen anything like this in my lifetime.
In fact, just this year (and it’s
only 5 months old) I have seen so much I have never seen before – regarding
anarchy, raging pandemic, and a general nastiness. It’s all unprecedented.
I’m also sure, when this dies down,
we will again discover irreparable damage to our environment. Although, the
worldwide shut down of so much seems to have improved air quality throughout
major metropolitan areas. We can be thankful that, I guess. But then, I’m sure
it won’t last long once we fire everything up again.
I hope all my faithful readers and
fellow writers are well and safe at this writing. I wish us all a summer of
wellness and prosperity, but I realize that is extremely optimistic.
It seems the Space X launch has
gone well and is on its way to being a success. I salute all the men and women
who have afforded us the one moment of happy triumph in the midst of all
this pandemonium.
I hope I will have better news about better times to
blog about next month, but I’m not holding my breath until it comes true. I’m
now watching the police in Chicago (joined by the State Police) using tear gas
against protestors turned destructive rioters. I’m done for now. I’m turning on
a PBS
show about early rock and roll.
Until next time, sit back relax and
enjoy a good book. I have several to
offer:
As always, I welcome your reactions
and responses to any of my blogs. I love to hear from my readers. Also, here
are links to my Twitter and Facebook accounts, if you care to share your
thoughts with me there:
As I post this, the lockdown is
gradually being lifted, but there are still concerns for the spreading of the
virus, maybe soon on an accelerated level. I have yet to become stark raving mad,
but I am getting closer. Maybe working on “Global Warning”
will help.
Stark raving mad is a lofty goal. Good luck with that. It seems to be the key to surviving 2020. July is the halfway mark,so heres to a calm, healthy and productive 2nd half...with boy hair, and guac- burgers. (sounds delicious)
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