This is an interesting tool that tries to show how much travel has decreased since the inception of the pandemic, and by implication how much “hunkering down” has increased in each county of the US. Click on the image below to bring up the tool in a new tab. The following is the scorecard…
I heard an interview with Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield on the Tim Ferris podcast last night. What a wonderful healing experience! Kornfield is a wise elder, and understands how to deal with fear and other difficult emotions in dark times. His talk is peppered with stories. He tells of a Buddhist teacher leading his…
The following is the best guide I’ve found, from USA Today: “How long does the coronavirus live on surfaces?” EXCERPT: “The virus can last on cardboard for up to 24 hours. That’s noteworthy because many customers are using online delivery services during the coronavirus outbreak instead of going to stores in person. Food products…
Julian Avery, Pennsylvania State University Millions of Americans enjoy feeding and watching backyard birds. Many people make a point of putting food out in winter, when birds needs extra energy, and spring, when many species build nests and raise young. As a wildlife ecologist and a birder, I know it’s important to understand how…
From the Washington Post: “Trump has fostered a transactional dynamic — in which he insinuates that loyalty and praise could be helpful for states seeking federal help — that has unsettled governors looking for fair terms and clear guidance from the federal government, several gubernatorial aides said privately.” No surprise from our Narcissist-in-Chief. And that…