Muh Muh Muh My Corona (virus)

All the cool kids are doing it:

Kristofer Hivju, 'Game of Thrones' actor, says he tested positive for Covid-19 - CNN

 

Death toll to 85, across 16 states

 

Of course it is. The GOP and CPC are engaging in the same blame game -- dare I call it virtue-signaling? -- in the hopes of rallying domestic support and blunting any criticism of the Party and Dear Leader. They both want to be seen as standing bravely against the tide and being unjustly put upon by nefarious outside forces, so they fan the flames of xenophobia and blame everyone but themselves. The US version just has that extra dollop of racism on top. Both approaches are having the intended effect, too, if reports from back home and discussions with my Chinese classmates are any indicator.

 

Yeah, here it comes:

Trump Declares Space War Against Entire Planet:
'A Tremendous Boost for Wall Street,' POTUS Says

 

What will be the first daily newspaper to do this?

 

Tonight on SJ After Dark …

 

The GOP's secret sauce.

 

There was a line in front of one on my way home.

 

I expect the cannabis industry to thrive over the next six months. There is no real disruption to the supply chain.

COVID-19 restrictions sparking a run on cannabis stores

 

Postcard from Oregon ...

Police department asks residents to not call 911 if they run out of toilet paper

It’s hard to believe that we even have to post this. Do not call 9-1-1 just because you ran out of toilet paper. You will survive without our assistance.

In fact, history offers many other options for you in your time of need if you cannot find a roll of your favorite soft, ultra plush two-ply citrus scented tissue.

Seamen used old rope and anchor lines soaked in salt water. Ancient Romans used a sea sponge on a stick, also soaked in salt water. We are a coastal town. We have an abundance of salt water available. Sea shells were also used.

Mayans used corn cobs. Colonial Americans also used the core of the cob. Farmers not only used corn cobs, but used pages from the Farmers Almanac. Many Americans took advantage of the numerous pages torn from free catalogs such as Sears and Roebuck. The Sears Christmas catalog, four times thicker than the normal catalog, could get a family of three wiped clean from December through Valentine’s Day; or Saint Patrick’s Day if they were frugal.

Then, of course, there are always alternatives to toilet paper. Grocery receipts, newspaper, cloth rags, lace, cotton balls, and that empty toilet paper roll sitting on the holder right now. Plus, there are a variety of leaves you can safely use. Mother Earth News magazine will even tell you how to make your own wipes using fifteen different leaves. When all else fails, you have magazine pages. Start saving those catalogs you get in the mail that you usually toss into the recycle bin. Be resourceful. Be patient. There is a TP shortage. This too shall pass. Just don’t call 9-1-1. We cannot bring you toilet paper.