The US is Falling Apart

It feels like the United States has been unraveling since the coronovirus traveled there from Europe. Things aren't great in Europe but the countries here seem to have a better handle on how to deal with a public health crisis. For one thing, there are national health systems here, where people are insured through their … Continue reading The US is Falling Apart →

Day Eight of Spain’s Lockdown

As of today, there are 21, 571 reported cases of covid-19 in Spain, with 1,093 deaths reported. This is up sharply from 13,910 cases and 623 deaths three days ago. With these kinds of numbers, it is very hard to stay positive and hopeful. But the Spanish government has taken some wise decisions in reponse … Continue reading Day Eight of Spain’s Lockdown →

Day Five of Spain’s Lockdown

I woke up in the middle of the night and had trouble falling back to sleep because I am beginning to realize how huge an impact the corona virus will have on all of our lives for many months to come. You are probably in the same place, yes? When I did my first post … Continue reading Day Five of Spain’s Lockdown →

State of Emergency in Spain

For many years we have been warned by experts that the world was at risk for a pandemic. A deadly virus was only a plane ride away, they said. Well, now that time has come. Government officials here have said you can only go outside if you have a good reason, such a trip to … Continue reading State of Emergency in Spain →