Sweden’s approach to handling the Coronavirus crisis is almost 180° opposite of virtually the entire rest of the world. There are some similarities to world practices. Social distancing is recommended (but not mandated) and homes for the elderly don’t allow visitors. There’s also greater distancing in restaurants, but otherwise life in Sweden is pretty close to what it was before. Will it work? Johan Giesecke, … Continue reading Sweden’s Strategy: No Lockdown
This is my third post in a series titled Music: Refuge, Solace & Inspiration where I’ve assembled some of the music people worldwide are creating and uploading while in isolation and quarantine. Among the most remarkable examples is a stunning father & daughter duo from Utah, Mat and Savanna Shaw. Savanna is 15 years old. They’ve only be at it about a month and have become … Continue reading Music: Refuge, Solace & Inspiration 3
May 1st is Opening Day when America starts emerging from lockdown — maybe. The pressure to do so is immense, and I get it. We are in the midst of a worldwide crisis that working people across the planet are experiencing as a very intimate and personal struggle. Thrown out of work millions have no income and most didn’t have much in savings. There’s no … Continue reading May 1st: Lives vs Livelihoods?
On Monday I posted how people are producing music online to help lift their spirits and those around them. As difficult and scary as this crisis is, there’s beauty too. In so many ways, people are rising to their best selves. Music is one way. It gives me hope, both here in the moment and later after the situation eases. “When I hear music, I … Continue reading Music: Refuge, Solace & Inspiration 2
YouTube is filled with incredible music inspired by the crisis we’re all enduring together, most of it created in lockdown and quarantine. A lot of the music is funny — audio memes — and some of it is poignant. All of it is uplifting! “Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” ― Maya … Continue reading Music: Refuge, Solace & Inspiration
I wake up in different moods these days. The past few weeks I’ve been incredibly busy with all the work transition to home — for myself and my staff (I’m a Manager) — plus special assignments on top of it all. Today it feels like the realization of this crisis has sunk in at new level. For the very first, I’m feeling a hint of fear. … Continue reading Saluting Heroes Worldwide
Introduction Today I welcome guest author Patrick Cusick. Patrick has worked in public heath for 22 years with the City of Cleveland. I should probably point out that our opinions expressed here are personal and not those of the City. Patrick’s career has been preparing for this and similar crises, and now finds himself incensed to see all this hard work compromised by Washington’s profound … Continue reading No Patience Left: A Rant
The title of this post is a quote that says it all: “See the light in each other. Be the light for each other.” It’s not known who said it. But if ever there was a time when we’ve needed to have each others’ back, this is it. “Sometimes all a person wants is an empathetic ear; all he or she needs is to talk … Continue reading “See the light in each other. Be the light for each other.”
