From The Guardian Reassuring Highlights “We can test for it.” “Catching it is not that easy (if we are careful) and we can kill it quite easily (provided we try).” “In most cases, symptoms are mild, and young people are at very low risk. According to a study of 45,000 confirmed infections in China, 81% of cases caused only […]
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Coronavirus Infects Stock Market: Part XI
One of the challenges of having high school kids in different schools is scheduling—they’re not on the same one—which is how Owen and I ended up skiing Friday at Attitash, NH, while Izzy was in school. My parents spend much of their winter in New Hampshire skiing (it’s early Saturday morning as I’m writing to […]
In the Age of Coronavirus: a Homemade Throat Sanitizer
From a WSJ Reader: 1/4 cup Tito’s 1 cup tomato juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon horseradish 4 drops Tabasco sauce pinch of salt pinch of pepper Place all ingredients (any order) in your hand-blown Simon Pearce goblet. Stir with a long stick of fresh celery. Serve. Repeat when necessary. […]
Coronavirus Infects Stock Market: Part X
When I was a junior in high school I spent a week as a crewmember on a schooner. One of my duties was taking a shift each night on watch. On calm nights it was pretty peaceful. But less so when the wind was up and the white caps lashed against the hull. On nights […]
Pelosi Fights Extending Liability Protection to Mask Manufacturers
In the age of coronavirus, some of our elected officials are throwing common-sense measures overboard in favor of partisan politics. Officials estimate that the U.S. has only 1% of the masks needed for health workers in a full pandemic, reports Politico. The Trump administration and manufacturers of masks wanted a provision added to the emergency […]
Conrad Black’s Objective Look at the Coronavirus
A chance to pin blame President Trump for the coronavirus has gone from a standing start to the race is underway, as Democrats and media pundits, with neck-snapping speed, attempt to discredit the Trump administration. Pelosi Unctuous and Sepulchral After dusting off her “praying for the President” pretense, Pelosi, now “unctuous and sepulchral,” is charging […]
Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer
The best way to prevent viruses, corona or others, is by proper hand-washing. But if soap and water aren’t available, hand sanitizer is a good option —if it contains at least 60 percent alcohol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The ingredients: 2/3 cup 99% rubbing alcohol(isopropyl alcohol) or ethanol 1/3 cup […]
Coronavirus Infects Stock Market: Part VIII
You know about my desire for you to find the shelter and space you deserve. Somewhere away from the hustle and bustle of crowds. Whether you find that peace of mind in, the burbs, small-town America, a resort, or whatever is your idea of paradise, the key is to remember that, yes, it can be […]
Coronavirus Infects Stock Market: Part VII
Imagine missing Monday’s 1300-point gain if you sold your stocks Friday. It happens, especially when emotions run high and takeover your portfolio. Don’t let that be you. This could be a long row ahead. Nobody knows the future. You’re going to wonder if you’re on the right course. That’s normal. Don’t believe everything you’re told. […]
The Best Offense Is a Good Defense – Attacking Coronavirus
Congressional Democrats recently derided the Trump administration’s request last week for $2.5 billion to fight the virus as much too low. Never Let A Good Crisis Go to Waste When Trump charged Democrats with politicizing coronavirus to score cheap points, as they did with the Russia hoax and impeachment hoax, mainstream media accused POTUS of […]
