Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Monday, March 30, 2020
Dear COVID-19,
I guess you are mad at me and that's OK I suppose.
I hope you can break out of the depression. If you want to talk about this in military terms, be a leader. But to victory.
People are attacking my Hmong relatives because they look Chinese and they think they invented COVID-19. So don't you think I give two shits about what some racist thinks of my media posts.
Be careful who you get your information from. Tune in to the governor 2pm any channel.
I have a son who is experiencing this and counting on me to get him through. He knows I will even when I don't. So I'm too busy to play pity games. Stay well. Now I need to get back to work because the moment I'm not useful I get laid off.
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Saturday during the COVID-19 stay home order:
Walk at Battle Creek park (before the rain), big breakfast including thin hashbrowns, light lunch including guacamole, and chicken with vegetables for dinner. Not so bad. Movie time...
Misdirected Anger over COVID-19
It's sad when some people think beating an Asian-American is revenge for a virus.
John 8:7 - So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
John 8:7 - So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Friday, March 27, 2020
Monday, March 23, 2020
CuTRis Invents Rectal Scan Security
CuTRis Invents Rectal Scan Security
UnAssociated Press
March 24, 2020
Having heard about Retinal scan security, CuTRis took it a step further and created the first Rectal scan security system. It was initially embraced by a few eccentric individuals, but most people had difficulty using it when others were in the room. Thus, in the end, the project has been scrapped.
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Cutris Practices Social Dissing
Cutris Practices Social Dissing
UnAssociated Press
March 22, 2020
Cutris strolled up to the microphone and began to disrespect everyone in the audience. Suddenly a man in a dark suit walked up and whispered something to him.
"Really?" replied Cutris, "I thought it was 'social dissing! ...never mind..."
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Afton State Park
With so many places closed due to COVID-19, Afton State Park was very busy with families, people and dogs out hiking. One of the high points for us was when we saw a half a dozen Bald Eagles out on the ice.
"Comet"
Our betta fish was looking quite beautiful in the sunshine this morning. We bought him almost a year ago in April 2019, and he has been a delight to watch.
Friday, March 20, 2020
Toilet Paper Assholes
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought out the best in many people. There have been many encouraging stories of selfless acts by many good people. But I would like to recognize another group. Notably, the toilet paper assholes! These are the people who because of hoarding toilet paper, have caused an unnecessary shortage that need not ever have occurred otherwise. These assholes should be recognized for their "great contribution" to this state of emergency. Hopefully they will learn what it is like to be without something that they need at some point in their life.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Keep Your Distance
COVID-19 has changed our world. It is more complicated. But I guess we will make the best of it.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
President Trump Talks about Coronavirus
President Donald Trump attempted to take control of the coronavirus situation last evening with a prime-time speech.
"You know I was really surprised to find out that the Chinese invented Coronavirus! I said to the vice president, do you see? They beat us again! But be that as it may, we are doing many great things with Coronavirus many many great things. I can't tell you all of them, some are good some are bad most are good, but we're doing many many things. Certainly, we will be able to invent the next big virus right here in this country. In the meantime, we are banning travel to and from Europe, and also all of the shit-hole countries."
The president also attempted to reassure the country by saying the United States is "more prepared" to fight the pandemic than any other nation. "The virus will not have a chance against us," he said.
In light of the President's history of distorting the truth, many people heard this as, "We're all going to die!"
"You know I was really surprised to find out that the Chinese invented Coronavirus! I said to the vice president, do you see? They beat us again! But be that as it may, we are doing many great things with Coronavirus many many great things. I can't tell you all of them, some are good some are bad most are good, but we're doing many many things. Certainly, we will be able to invent the next big virus right here in this country. In the meantime, we are banning travel to and from Europe, and also all of the shit-hole countries."
The president also attempted to reassure the country by saying the United States is "more prepared" to fight the pandemic than any other nation. "The virus will not have a chance against us," he said.
In light of the President's history of distorting the truth, many people heard this as, "We're all going to die!"
Monday, March 09, 2020
Wednesday, March 04, 2020
Flu has Killed More than Coronavirus
So far to date, influenza has killed (about) 18,000 people in the USA (this season), and Coronavirus has killed (about) 3000 people worldwide. Yet the Coronavirus either has better publicity, or there is (maybe) a bit of hysteria going on.
https://www.livescience.com/new-coronavirus-compare-with-flu.html
https://www.livescience.com/new-coronavirus-compare-with-flu.html
Tuesday, March 03, 2020
Company Loyalties Almost Always One-Sided
Very recently the HR department where I work has reinforced my belief that all of us are expendable with little exception or thought. In my case, I had an unforeseen 2-day hospital stay that has prompted the organization to demand medical records from me. This was also accompanied by information about how my benefits will be cut if I cannot work unless I pay for them out of pocket. The record of my productivity numbers are stellar, and there are certain jobs within IT that only I am trained to do. It is obvious that I will be replaced if deemed necessary. It is interesting because I was already back to work when I started receiving these communications. It is good to remember that any loyalties that we develop toward our workplaces, are almost certainly not reciprocated. Make sure to always keep your own best interests in mind.
Monday, March 02, 2020
Brush with Death
He was awakened by multiple people. It took a moment to remember where he was. He was still in the hospital emergency room.
“Are you okay?” someone asked.
“What happened?” asked another.
“I think… I passed out,” he answered.
They helped him to his feet and he felt the warm, sticky wetness of his own blood shift downward. It sloshed out of his pant legs onto the floor as they pushed him onto a gurney and he laid back and watched the ceiling race by as numerous voices asked him questions.
“We’re worried about you!”
“What’s your name?”
“What is your date of birth?”
"Do you know where you are?"
He answered slowly. He had to think hard as his brain and mouth were working slowly due to the significant loss of blood.
Once he arrived in the room, Echo 7, he felt his clothes being pulled off and he was covered by a sheet. For a few minutes, multiple people were buzzing around his bed. Eventually, a couple of doctors came by and checked on him as one nurse named Andrew, worked quickly to connect bags of saline and one unit of whole blood to access ports that were pierced and taped into the veins of his arms
He could still feel the blood saturating the bedding beneath him.
“I’m not ready to die yet,” he told Andrew.
“You’re not dying on my shift,” announced Andrew. “That makes too much paperwork!”
He relaxed on the gurney and thought about his family. He thought about his son. The anxiety was there, but he knew that for their sake, he needed to do whatever was necessary in order to survive.
By Kevin J. Curtis
“Are you okay?” someone asked.
“What happened?” asked another.
“I think… I passed out,” he answered.
They helped him to his feet and he felt the warm, sticky wetness of his own blood shift downward. It sloshed out of his pant legs onto the floor as they pushed him onto a gurney and he laid back and watched the ceiling race by as numerous voices asked him questions.
“We’re worried about you!”
“What’s your name?”
“What is your date of birth?”
"Do you know where you are?"
He answered slowly. He had to think hard as his brain and mouth were working slowly due to the significant loss of blood.
Once he arrived in the room, Echo 7, he felt his clothes being pulled off and he was covered by a sheet. For a few minutes, multiple people were buzzing around his bed. Eventually, a couple of doctors came by and checked on him as one nurse named Andrew, worked quickly to connect bags of saline and one unit of whole blood to access ports that were pierced and taped into the veins of his arms
He could still feel the blood saturating the bedding beneath him.
“I’m not ready to die yet,” he told Andrew.
“You’re not dying on my shift,” announced Andrew. “That makes too much paperwork!”
He relaxed on the gurney and thought about his family. He thought about his son. The anxiety was there, but he knew that for their sake, he needed to do whatever was necessary in order to survive.
By Kevin J. Curtis