My entry is written, it’s just in editing. I keep tweaking it, and hopefully it’ll be ready in time.
We’re opening gradually starting on May 11th, but I’m not sure if that’s a good thing. It feels too early for me, and I’m a bit nervous about getting sick. I’m hoping my husband can continue working from home.
Speaking of my husband, one of his guinea pigs passed away today. She was sick for a long time and took a turn for the worst last week. She reacted poorly to the sedation needed for a CT scan - they said her heart and lungs couldn’t handle it - and she passed at the vet’s office.
Thank you. She's been sickly from the day he rescued her - she originally came from a pet store breeder and it was clear she wasn't as healthy as the other ones he has (that came from trusted breeders).
I am seriously afraid for friends in Georgia right now. The curve there is not flattening, and the decision to re-open is going to result in a lot of deaths. A friend is a hairdresser and pointed out that because of the way unemployment works, if she refuses to go back to work (because it's not safe) and gets fired because of it, she no longer qualifies for unemployment, because she technically "turned down" the job. It's a mess.
The situation that your friend is in, unfortunately is probably one of the reasons that some of the states are re-opening. They don't want to pay out unemployment anymore because it could bankrupt the state treasury. I hope that your friend will be well and things will work out for her.
"f she refuses to go back to work (because it's not safe) and gets fired because of it, she no longer qualifies for unemployment, because she technically "turned down" the job. It's a mess."
To borrow a phrase, that's not a glitch in the system, it's the feature.
I'm aware. Doesn't fix the problem, just means that more people are going to die.
The salon owner is at least at a point where they're requiring that customers wear masks, they're telling people not to come in if they have a fever, etc. I'm just afraid it's not enough.
We are well and I have been making it a point to check in on our elder neighbor a couple times a week. Last night, and after a pint of Guinness ... to divert a moment, the guinness brewery has started a "brew thru" where you order online and pickup in the parking lot, so this has added to me being well. .... anyway, back to what I was saying.
I have been checking in on one of my neighbors that is in her late 70's and lives alone. It got me thinking about who may have been checking in on me and my husband, who is in the high risk category. I have not received a single (unsolicited) phone call from any friends (sister not included) since February. I have called or texted lots of people to chat with them and "check in" but not one person has reached out to me especially those that I really thought were friends of mine and I have not spoken to.
It was somewhat distressing to me. So, I am deciding to stay off social media for a while to see if anyone notices.
That is bullshit and I hear you on feeling distressed. I get so sick and tired of shoddy justification for this sort of abysmal behavior. It's just crappy and I'm sorry it's happening to you.
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We’re opening gradually starting on May 11th, but I’m not sure if that’s a good thing. It feels too early for me, and I’m a bit nervous about getting sick. I’m hoping my husband can continue working from home.
Speaking of my husband, one of his guinea pigs passed away today. She was sick for a long time and took a turn for the worst last week. She reacted poorly to the sedation needed for a CT scan - they said her heart and lungs couldn’t handle it - and she passed at the vet’s office.
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I'm glad your governor is taking it slowly, Gary.
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To borrow a phrase, that's not a glitch in the system, it's the feature.
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The salon owner is at least at a point where they're requiring that customers wear masks, they're telling people not to come in if they have a fever, etc. I'm just afraid it's not enough.
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I have been checking in on one of my neighbors that is in her late 70's and lives alone. It got me thinking about who may have been checking in on me and my husband, who is in the high risk category. I have not received a single (unsolicited) phone call from any friends (sister not included) since February. I have called or texted lots of people to chat with them and "check in" but not one person has reached out to me especially those that I really thought were friends of mine and I have not spoken to.
It was somewhat distressing to me. So, I am deciding to stay off social media for a while to see if anyone notices.
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