I just wanted to share some stories about the current crisis. Because of this COVID-19, I've had to move quite a few previously scheduled posts into April. I sure hope I don't have to move them into May. Fingers crossed.
Here's what I've been seeing and hearing lately.
When we were on our way to pick up prescription medication last week, this is what I saw at a bus stop.
Photo is not good because it was taken through our car window.
Even though they say cloth masks won't help, this young fellow's head was covered completely. He was wearing glasses too.
I guess going on a public bus these days requires a bit more precaution.
My daughter in Illinois (which is on lockdown) told me how a mother in her little village had a young child celebrating his birthday, but was unable to have the party that had been planned.
Therefore she wondered if everyone could put a sign outside their door for her son to see when she walked with him around the village. So yes, of course! Our granddaughter quickly put up a sign for their neighbor.
We've been warned that one of the most virus laden things we have is our cellphone. It is supposed to be safe to wipe down your phones with Clorox disinfecting wipes.
And lastly... What a surprise! Our neighbor brought over a bouquet of anthuriums. Apparently, their friend is a florist who is unable to sell his flowers. He therefore told them to share the flowers with friends and neighbors.
It's beautiful. Sad in a way, but beautiful.
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We were at 37 confirmed COVID-10 cases yesterday. We just got 11 more. We're now at 48.
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Nope, it’s 56 now.
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My son just sent this to me. I’m so afraid for my children and grandchildren. I doubt I’ll have this problem in Hawaii since there are a lot more Asians in our populations and we know better, but on the mainland.... I’m frightened. As I said before most people on the mainland cannot tell the difference between the different Asian races.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/23/us/coronavirus-asian-americans-attacks.html
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It’s now 77!
Here's what I've been seeing and hearing lately.
Photo is not good because it was taken through our car window.
Even though they say cloth masks won't help, this young fellow's head was covered completely. He was wearing glasses too.
I guess going on a public bus these days requires a bit more precaution.
My daughter in Illinois (which is on lockdown) told me how a mother in her little village had a young child celebrating his birthday, but was unable to have the party that had been planned.
Therefore she wondered if everyone could put a sign outside their door for her son to see when she walked with him around the village. So yes, of course! Our granddaughter quickly put up a sign for their neighbor.
We've been warned that one of the most virus laden things we have is our cellphone. It is supposed to be safe to wipe down your phones with Clorox disinfecting wipes.
And lastly... What a surprise! Our neighbor brought over a bouquet of anthuriums. Apparently, their friend is a florist who is unable to sell his flowers. He therefore told them to share the flowers with friends and neighbors.
It's beautiful. Sad in a way, but beautiful.
POSTSCRIPT 1:
We were at 37 confirmed COVID-10 cases yesterday. We just got 11 more. We're now at 48.
POSTSCRIPT 2:
Nope, it’s 56 now.
POSTSCRIPT 3:
My son just sent this to me. I’m so afraid for my children and grandchildren. I doubt I’ll have this problem in Hawaii since there are a lot more Asians in our populations and we know better, but on the mainland.... I’m frightened. As I said before most people on the mainland cannot tell the difference between the different Asian races.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/23/us/coronavirus-asian-americans-attacks.html
POSTSCRIPT 4:
It’s now 77!
Isn't this a mess? I am so tired of my apartment. I would be even more unhappy if there was springlike weather but it's been chilly and wet.
ReplyDeleteThose birthday signs for Cal, what a sweet gesture... I still feel bad for the little guy though. Those flowers... wow, just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI fully expect this isolation to last through April and well into May.
ReplyDeleteThe effects of this virus will infect the economy for certain. I feel so much for those most vulnerable to both health and financial consequences. Particularly worried about my daughter who is vulnerable on both fronts.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your stories today! I have the same problem with pre posting Kay, we are too organized lol.
ReplyDeletePerhaps you can send the florist some money...enough to show you understand and are thankful the flowers did not go to waste.
ReplyDeleteBirthday cards are very clever. And I agree. If you can afford it, would be nice to send a little to the florist.
ReplyDeleteIt is a challenging time for all. My grand daughter is getting married on April 3 in Utah valley but several temples are being closed. I'll not go because of the virus and social distancing concerns-difficult times....
ReplyDeleteI read in this morning's paper that your governor has required 14-day isolation for all people coming to the island, whether residents returning or tourists coming. About time.
ReplyDeleteI sure wish our government could get together enough to pass this huge stimulus bill. We have had two deaths and 19 cases in our county so far. It's definitely a scary time.
ReplyDeleteI also feel that the feds need to get their act together. And I don't just mean iwth the stimulus but a nationwide program. I am lucky to live in one of thse states where the overnor is hugely proactive. But others are not when they should be and medical stuff is not getting distributed equally.
ReplyDeleteThere's so much that's unknown about covid. I just googled to find what temperature does to the virus...specifically frost. Can't find anything.
ReplyDeleteJust read the story online. I had no idea this was happening. What a bigot we have in the White House.
ReplyDeleteI keep being impressed how strangers are coming together to help eachother. It is a hard time to be separated from our families. Thank goodness for the Internet and phone service.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet, the way your daughter's community has shown unity, and the nice anthuriums you received! And then, how terrible the backlash against asians. I worry for my daughter in Seattle and son in California, but I think they will be safe and in lock down because they want me to be in lock down. This will pass - the sooner the better!
ReplyDeleteThe virus can pass through any mask. Wear one any way; people who cough or sneeze cannot leave droplets on your face.
ReplyDeleteLearned this morning that my local garden and landscape stores get to stay open under the essential category of "agriculture." Hooray! As long as the garden store and liquor store stay open, maybe we'll get through this.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read of your addendum. My apartment area has several adults who adopted Chinese and Korean children, mostly junior and senior high school age now. They are all helpful, well-behaved and respectful kids. (When kids stop their game of field hockey on the lawn to take my sack of trash from me and carry it to the dumpster, that's some good child-raising results! And I'm quite capable and the trash wasn't heavy.)
Maybe being out of school for the moment might help your grandchildren. As listed, I noticed DJT read scripted sentences about "Asian" Americans to be protected, but he sure didn't say "Chinese" Americans. It would take him being sincere, of which he's incapable, and telling his bigoted core base to not bother Asian-Americans to even tone down the uneducated responses. I'm kind of developing a serious aversion to one Orange person.
Linda in Kansas
The situation is so terrible on all fronts. The worst I think, is that hospital personnel don't have the equipment they need. Queen's Hospital just put out a public call for people to donate their masks and other equipment since they are running short. It's horrible that our health workers are unprotected.
DeleteYour Post scrips shockingly illustrate how rapidly this virus is spreading. And we don't really know how many actually have it.
ReplyDeleteThe ignorant bigotry fomented by our president is unforgivable and very troubling. It's enough to fear the virus without having to fear attack by the Trumpsters.
I have been living in Hawaii since 1956. Only now does the Asian community know what I have been experiencing all these years. So many racial slurs. It is time to stop!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear that. My sister-in-law hasn't complained of it, but I shall have to ask her if she has felt it too. I experienced some racism while on the mainland, but it wasn't too bad where we lived since Chicago is quite multi-cultural. On the other hand, I have a number of black friends who have told me what they are suffering.
DeleteThe racism is awful. I am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteWe've 500 cases in Ontario. We'll hunker down and get through this.