Random thoughts, not Keto related

I've had a lot of time on my hands lately and my mind has been in overdrive.  Like everyone else, I've been listening to the Talking Heads on TV, maybe a little too much.  I've spent more time then usual on Facebook as well.  The news media has been scaring me and Facebook is all about making jokes about Covid 19.  So who do we believe?  Is this all just a hoax perpetrated by politics?  I've seen it said that this is another attempt to influence the 2020 election.  If that's true, how do you explain Italy and what they are going through?  Everyone  is saying don't panic, but how can we not when we see what is happening in Italy.  For me, this all became more personal when I found out my Son has been exposed to someone that tested positive for Covid-19.  It started when he told me he knew the Man in NJ who was the first death from the Virus.  Ok, that's very sad news but he wasn't with him lately.  Nothing to worry about.  Later that day, he was informed that one of the people where he works had been in contact with the deceased.  He was tested and the results were positive.  My son was told that even though he is not showing any signs of the virus, he should voluntarily quarantine in place for the safety of others.  He was also told to take his temperature periodically.  If his temperature went up to 100.4, he should call his primary care Doctor and be tested.  This also means I am quarantined because we live in the same house.  Both of us are in the group of being at a higher risk.  Me because of my age and Don because he has pre-existing lung issues with Asthma.  For now we are fine, but that balance between panic and calm has swung toward panic.  ⚖😷

I'd also like to say that my blog is a way for me to express myself.  I like getting my thoughts and feelings out of my head and down on paper.  It's sort of a form of therapy for me.  That being said, If I have offended you in any way with something I've posted here, just let me know.  I would rather be informed then have anyone assume something I said was directed at them.  Case in point, my blog about Lent.  The whole point of that blog was Satire not literal.  When I said I liked the idea of giving up people and giving up being nice, it was directed at people I have had to deal with in my life who are rude and hurtful.  I would never "give up" on my friends.  Friends should care about each other unconditionally even if they don't agree with each other all the time.  That doesn't mean there won't be conflict but true friendship should be able to weather those storms.  I've told you all before, comments are encouraged and I look forward to them good or bad.  So, let me have it!  Just try to be kind to each other. 😍