Well, what do you know? We returned from Bangladesh on an emergency flight organized by the US Embassy, then we spent a few days with the family in Decatur, GA before driving down to our home on Amelia Island. Here we wander the pathways and golf courses, but not the beach, because it is closed. We read, write, surf (the Internet), wave at ‘Bina across the road and drink cocktails with Molly next door at 5 most days.
The TV is full of big dramas about The Crown” and “The Windsors”; gripping stuff about the survival of a dynasty. I remember as a little boy looking through the railings at Buckingham Palace and marching up and down behind the guards. Our niece, Jenny, worked there for a few years as adc to one of the Royals. I guess that Royals are important to a country, or empire; they are symbols along with the flag. Our ancient Queen, waves from her balcony and offers words of encouragement over the media. Meanwhile the politicians are having a field day with their politicking.
This Coronavirus thing is big in itself with millions of often fatal cases, but the global economic fallout is massive as our planet grinds to a halt and our reliance on money is exposed, which in turn stimulates stop gap social service.
We put a weekly order into Walmart and hope to venture out with our masks next Saturday to pick up the staple supplies.