Over the past few weeks, as reality started to bend until its spine snapped and it took on a nearly unrecognizable shape, I’ve been hit by waves of surreality. Oftentimes when these waves wash over me, I feel a bit dizzy, my stomach gets a little queasy, and I find myself short of breath. After …
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On God and Godzilla: Ohio Pastor, Cryptid Enthusiast, Kaiju Fan Discusses Impact of COVID-19
It’s Sunday morning, a little after 10 a.m., and the church service is underway at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Chesterland, Ohio. In some ways, it’s the normal, weekly routine at the church. The fifth Sunday of Lent, the ceremony begins with a hymn delivered by two members at the front, one on keyboard, another …
Care Package for Monday, March 30, 2020
The Care Package has evolved again, this time to throw a little bit of help into the chaos of our new, COVID-19-impacted world. It ain’t much, but hopefully it’ll help somebody. Hang tough, be kind, and take care of each other. Know that you are loved. Information: Here’s how to debunk coronavirus misinformation and conspiracy …
Care Package for Sunday, March 29, 2020
The Care Package has evolved again, this time to throw a little bit of help into the chaos of our new, COVID-19-impacted world. It ain’t much, but hopefully it’ll help somebody.Hang tough, be kind, and take care of each other. Know that you are loved. Information: Novel Coronavirus Information Center: Elsevier’s free health and medical …
Time Off
It’s almost noon, and I promised myself I would spend the afternoon not doing a dang thing that involves writing, the blog, social media, or the news. I guess this is mostly a reminder that you should be taking time off during all of this, too. If you’re laid off, furloughed, making the difficult choice …