The Return of.....

Covid has reared its head at the Penitentiary.   We have had 5 new cases since Sunday and are back into semi-lockdown mode.  Every activity has been cancelled and the conversation areas have been blocked off.  The already terrified in our population are more terrified.  I know three of the residents well.  We have been pretty clear for the 3 years this thing has been going.   It seemed to be inevitable that this would happen.  Judy and I are good.  

The cold snap for the last two days has got me down.  Have had little or not exercise other than trips to PF for the morning workout.  

later in the day....

Saw two interesting news reports this morning.  The first was about Black Menace, a small group of students at Brigham Young University in Utah.  These are members of the 1 percent of the student population that are Black Americans.  They have taken the brave step to interview Caucasian student's opinions about matters of race and gender.  They ask uncomfortable questions prompting dialogue and discussion.  Really an interesting project.  The LDS church has a long history of ill feelings towards people of color only allowing black men into their leadership team starting in 1979.  

Next was a piece showing the psychological impact of climate change and its impact on young people, mostly teenagers.  These citizens are old enough to realize the gravity of the situation that will confront them in the near future.  All those interviewed felt that leaders in charge are muddling along and not taking the needed steps to mitigate the problems caused by our volatile climate.  Anxiety abounds as does uncertainty for these young folks.

It's six thirty am on the next day.  Am eating eggs and tomatoes, drinking coffee.  Added feta cheese, not a hit with me.  The sun is coming up on a cool morning.  Did not sleep much, probably from too much screen time in the evening.  Trying to think of something impactful to write, but at a loss.

all for now

stay safe