If my math is correct today marks the 38th day since the governor told us to sit our non-essential asses down and help level the Coronavirus curve.
It seems a few of us have decided it’s been long enough and we need to get back to life as normal (whatever that was). They cast fate to the wind and say they need their freedom back. Why does the government think it can tell me what to do? What do the doctors really know? Who said this virus is really the reason people are sick - maybe it’s the flu or seasonal allergies?
In the past week or so we’ve seen protesters wanting to get their haircut, return to the gym and some even go back to work. They protest city and state leaders and some even go against the President’s Coronavirus Task Force’s Stages of Return. What happened to common sense? What happened to worrying about spreading the virus and making things worse? What if it was one of their family members that got sick because of their desire for freedom - is it still OK?
As I watch these protesters on the evening news I wonder why they actually need to carry AK-47s and what is it with the confederate flag? If they haven’t figured out social distancing by now it’s no wonder they don’t believe the doctors or the science that says the pandemic isn’t over.
I’m sure we are all going a bit stir crazy reliving Ground Hog Day but stop for a minute and consider those on the front line. The nurses and doctors that have left their homes and families to care for the sick. First responders protecting our streets and safety. The grocery store employees risking their health to restock the stores and serve us as we shop for the food to feed our families. The restaurant staff preparing food and greeting us with carry out orders. Let’s not forget the delivery people bringing food and products to our doors or the mailman that delivers our mail. While this list isn’t complete take a minute and thank the people that are sacrificing their freedom and well being to serve us.
As bad as my hair looks I think I can manage for a little longer when I stop and think what others are sacrificing for me. Doesn’t seem too difficult given what others are doing for us.
For most of my life I have made sense out of life through music. Many of you know I’m a Jimmy Buffet fan. He released a song after Katrina devastated New Orleans and a large portion of the Gulf Coast. The song was “Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move on.” The song certainly has application for the current times.
Sit back and take a few minutes and put things back into perspective ….
I bought a cheap watch from a crazy man
Floating down canal
It doesn't use numbers or moving hands
It always just says now
Now you may be thinking that I was had
But this watch is never wrong
And If I have trouble the warranty said
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On
And it rained, It was nothing really new
And it blew, we've seen all that before
And it poured, the Earth began to strain
Pontchartrain leaking through the door, tides at war
If a hurricane doesn't leave you dead
It will make you strong
Don't try to explain it just nod your head
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On
Guitar Solo
And it rained, It was nothing really new
And it blew, seen all that before
And it poured, the Earth began to strain
Pontchartrain buried the 9th Ward to the 2nd floor
According to my watch the time is now
Past is dead and gone
Don't try to shake it just nod your head
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On
Don't try to shake it just bow your head
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On
04.23.2020
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