Yeah, I know. I haven't written a blog in some time. The world is upside down and I haven't been in the mood. My wife and I have suffered through a second bought of COVID-19, but this time around I wasn't concerned. I figured if I died, I died. I've lived a good, fulfilling life and offer no regrets for my past.
As (mis)fortune would have it, you are still stuck with me.
In America, we find ourselves in another presidential election cycle. All the hate and vitriol is boiling over the rim, while those who find reason to be offended about EVERYTHING are out protesting, looting, rioting, and acting like unemployed turds in a toilet that never gets flushed.
Around the world, I watch with interest as other countries battle the Chinese virus in their own way. Some are successful, but most aren't. The virus will be with us for the rest of our lives, so we should prepare ourselves, rather than rely on our government to offer up some ill-rushed vaccine.
What else has been going on with Howard during these trying times you might ask? Like everyone else, I'm trying to maintain my sanity and live my life as normally as possible. We have some family strife like all families have (well, maybe ours is a bit different), and our grandson is living with us mostly full time (we love having him with us).
My writing has once again dropped off because of life's demands. Perhaps I'm making excuses, or maybe I'm right. Neither really matter, because the words haven't been flowing and my mind hasn't been on the craft. I allow my mind to drift to the words that would befit a story, but time hasn't afforded me the opportunity to type them into a Word document. I know that eventually I will get back in the groove, but like I said earlier...the world is upside down.
All of this said...my stream of consciousness notwithstanding...I hope you are in great spirits, amazing health, and continued prosperity. May your life be filled with happiness and laughter!!!
