The 2020 Global Pandemic has suspended normal political processes and the prospect of a 3-18 month international emergency campaign to mop up the viral contagion has thrown a spanner in the works, to say the least. Nonetheless, politics goes on. In fact if you pay... Continue
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Among the many effects of the Corona virus pandemic, one of the most remarkable is the widespread use of facial masks. Initially such masks were medical in style, the antiseptic-type nurses and health workers wear in hospitals; but before long a cottage industry of mask-making... Continue
A few more weeks of this social distancing and I’ll be ready for the loony bin. We’ve all seen everything from articles on death, green pictures of the virus, earthquakes, and YouTube videos on how to stay calm. After roaming around in the dark during... Continue
I’ve had dozens of questions relating to a variety of tax and economic topics. Here are the most common ones. I’m self-employed, a sole proprietor (or in some cases a freelancer or gig worker). Can I apply for unemployment? Yes, you may. In normal circumstances,... Continue
When I was just a wee lad seven decades ago, Sundays were different than any other day of the week. For many Americans, Sundays were a day for Church or Temple; we were not a religious family, however, and Sunday services played no major part... Continue
Credo for today Why am I here? Who am I? What do I believe? How shall I live my life? Where do I stand? When do I speak out? Ten Commitments I shall honor Spirit: my God, your God, their gods, and the God within me.... Continue
We live in two worlds, the world of the large and the world of the small. The large world includes those things we can see with the naked eye, and the small world includes those things we can see only by using instruments, like electron... Continue
It was hard to miss the chatter about the Valley’s Affordable Housing Crisis swamping the news feeds on our Devices, which is where we frequently get our news these days, what with coronavirus and all. But when all is said and done, there are only... Continue
The Shelter in Place mandate is in place, and it’s a little freaky out there. All these crazy changes to our way of life, to our way of shopping (do you have enough toilet paper yet?), to our economy. Temporary, we expect. Of course one... Continue
There has never been a better time than during this COVID-19 crisis to build meaningful relationships with your donors. But that doesn’t necessarily mean asking donors to step up their contributions to your organization by sending out an eblast to “Donate Now!” Instead, this is... Continue