Cinco de Mayo – Don’t Do It
I suspect some white Americans might think they're honoring Mexican culture by having cinco de mayo parties, but they're not. Cinco de mayo has become another American-appropriated holiday that isn't really celebrated in its country of origin. If you want to celebrate...
Make New Friends Even During the Shutdown
Feeling lonely and isolated? Who isn't! It's easy to feel all alone these days, especially those of us who live alone. Maybe you wish you could make some new friends, but have no idea how to do that when we're all isolating. Well, here are some ideas and you can...
Coronavirus Tip from My Dad
He's brilliant, eh? I'm doing this from now on. I'm sure it still sounds gross to some, but it's way better than licking my fingers to get a grip on that damn plastic. Follow me on Medium.com where I write even MORE stuff.
I’m a ZORA Writer!
A couple of weeks ago, I published a story on Medium.com (they call them "stories," not posts or articles) about how sheltering in place is terrible for anyone managing an addiction, especially the newly sober/on-the-wagon. I used my experience plus some addiction...
Stimulus Checks: Get My Payment option
For some reason, there hasn't been much promotion of the IRS's Get My Payment page where you can enter your bank info and get your stimulus check by direct deposit. But I might warn you that after you enter your home address and your adjusted gross income for 2019, it...
They Hate Us
My latest Medium published story is called The U.S. is 244 years of hatred. In it I write about how much many Americans hate people of color, which I'm reminded of as I imagine how many white supremacists must feel just fine about COVID-19 killing more Blacks and...
Coronavirus and Addiction
I published this story on Medium.com: I live alone and I started using again. The coronavirus isolation has caused a perfect storm for addicts struggling to stay on the wagon. Follow me on Medium.com where I write even more stuff.
Chicago Tribune Covers Mental Health Support During Pandemic
Alice Yin of The Chicago Tribune interviewed me for a story with a very long name: Mental health groups mobilize virtual community for those isolated by coronavirus outbreak. ‘This is a lifeline for people.’ Because my Depression: Friends Supporting Each Other Meetup...
Publishing on Medium.com
Have you heard of Medium.com? It's a publishing platform that offers a collection of amateur and professional writers and publications. It's regarded as a blog host. On March 20th I decided to become a Medium writer because they pay their writers, depending on the...
Day 6 of Coronavirus Symptoms
I'm now a Medium.com writer. Go there for posts I'm not putting here, such as Mood disorders can help us get through crises. And don't forget to clap! (Medium.com allows five free articles a month. Unlimited articles are $5 a month.) Previous post on the coronavirus:...
The Coronavirus: I Got It
Previous post on the coronavirus: Last dash to the store - a photo essay My NRT practitioner has a homeoprophylaxis (HP) for the novel coronavirus. If you've heard of homeopathy, you know those remedies help the body heal a disease or condition by introducing a...
Last Dash to the Store – a Photo Essay
Previous post on the coronavirus: Eat to resist Covid-19 Chicago's shelter-in-place order started at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21. I scurried out for a roasting pan at 4:00 p.m. This was my experience. And I'm kidding about this being a "photo essay." I'm no...