Big Jim vs The Corona
When West Virginia’s governor “Big Jim” Justice speaks, the residents hold our breath to see what sort of colorful (read: embarrassing) babble will come out
Monthly Archive: March 2020
It’s Not Time…Yet
The options before us are not “burn the economy down through quarantine” and “burn the economy down through an epidemic”.
Wanderers: On Reading a Book About a Pandemic During A Pandemic
I realize the idea is to not discuss current events due to how morbid things have become, but wow, never read about a pandemic during one.
Election 2020 Chapter 2: The Big Dog Emerges Thanks To A Big Choke
Something unexpected happened when my pick to be the likely nominee was staring at the campaign grim reaper just as South Carolina closed its polls…
A Simple Breakfast Sandwich That Feels Like Someone Else Made It
A little bit of prep can make it so that you can have fast-food quality breakfast sandwiches in your own kitchen in fast-food amounts of time. Got a minute?
Senate Leaders, President Trump Reach Deal for $2 Trillion Stimulus Package
The US Senate finally gaveled out of session in the early morning hours of Wednesday, announcing what Senator Minority Leader Chuck Shumer called “largest rescue package in American history” was finally ready.
Life Under Quarantine
All of this was done without thinking of how to keep up public morale. How long can people put up with quarantine?
Class Action Being Filed Against Airbnb On Behalf Of Airbnb Hosts
Airbnb recently changed its cancellation policy in light of the Coronavirus. It allowed all of the people cancelling their trips to just cancel and get their money refunded. This pushed 100% of the Covid-19...
Non-Doomsday Prepping Part 4: Filling in the Gaps
Non-doomsday prepping is NOT about going out and buying massive amounts of dehydrated camping food you’ll probably never eat. It’s about embracing preparedness as a lifestyle
How to Make Truly Decadent Mac & Cheese from a Box
If you are someone who never (or only rarely) cooks for yourself and it’s more of a “throw it in the microwave” or “turn the oven to 400 and set the timer to what the box says”, well, this post might help you figure out how to use the top of the stove.
Pandemic Reading about Pandemics Past
Quarantine reading gives a moment to consider the literature of pandemics past
Senate Coronavirus Bill Fails, Stalemate Continues
The move for a “Phase 3” coronavirus stimulus package is not going well. Or anywhere fast.
Stakes and Satiability: Part 4
“What better place to hide, my dear daughter, but within the cloak of British respectability,” Nathaniel said.
Marijuana dispensaries are deemed ‘essential’ in LA, allowed to stay open during coronavirus order
From CNN: (CNN) – With California residents being asked to stay at home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and all “non-essential businesses and areas” being closed down, officials in Los Angeles are...
Original Fiction: Highest Noon By Michael Siegel
Original Fiction from Michael Siegel: “Kate made one last check, nodded to Samson and then slowly undid the seals on her helmet…”
