Monthly Archives: March 2020

Coronavirus Rhapsody

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Michael Froomkin

Apparently there’s already a raft of classic songs repurposed for the crisis….but most are not that great. Pointers to good ones welcomed.

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No Joke

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Michael Froomkin

How amazing is it that some of the best organized and clearest info on how to manage ‘social distancing’ comes through the good offices of a professional comedian, Trevor Noah, in his 13 minute interview of Dr. Anthony Fauci.

I guess one thing is that so-called news shows rarely run segments this long.

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Totally Under Control

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Michael Froomkin

Video by Priorities USA

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I Can Call Spirits from the Vasty Deep

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Michael Froomkin

Apparently this is making the rounds in France:

*Un avis de l’Association des psychiatres: *

* Chers citoyens: *

* Pendant la période QUARANTAINE, il est considéré comme normal de parler à vos murs, plantes et pots. Veuillez nous contacter uniquement s’ils répondent.

Which translates more or less to:

* Notice from the National Psychiatric Association: *

* Dear citizens: *

* During this period of QUARANTINE, it is considered normal to talk to your walls, plants and pots. Please contact us only if they reply.

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