Yep, it’s true. The Covid-19 stinks to most of us but not to all. The people testing positive for COVID-19 seem to lose their sense of smell. One victim reported that the diapers no longer smelled. Bad or good. That seems like a potentially good thing to some of us, but we do need our sense of smell. But Covid-19 victims do suffer from Anosmia, a loss of smell. Cooks and chiefs can no longer sniff their garlic, curry and peppers. In fact, this may be the only symptoms for some who test positive for the deadly virus. President Trump is being mocked at how he is handling this new crisis by liberals but what the heck. He can’t do anything right anyway—in their eyes.

Many secret service employees are ailing with COVID-19 right now which brings up questions about security for our top leaders—such as the President, Mr. Pence and other highranking members of the government. Even Nancy Pelosi comes to mind as this virus doesn’t care if you are a Democrat or Republican. And Sen. Ron Paul (Independent) is positive. Lots of coming and going in the capitol and I would think these people are exposed more than we peons.

So, what do you do? Not much. Rest and isolate yourself as much as possible. Wear a mask? Well, that might help too. If you get this stuff you become very contagious and should try to quarantine yourself for 14 days. Medicines? Tylenol is better that the ibuprofens and is readily available. Saline nasal spray (normal saline 0.9%) used often is as good as it gets for reducing your sensitivity. Soup is the food of choice. Stay hydrated. Water is much cheaper out of the tap and via the mouth than what they get per drop in an IV in the hospital.

Despite any government policy to help, people who land on the street, laid off, fired or whatever they will probably wonder, first where their next dollar is coming from. And it may come to mind, what we’ve said all along, everyone ought to have kept some savings. An emergency fund. Unemployment checks may help a lot, but for crying out loud—we Americans handle our funds like 6-year-olds. One survey I read said that 80% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Many even seek early paydays from their employers so they can go on a fun weekend. About as far as looking ahead as you can get. Not really.

Maybe we have always been like these “live in the moment” group of people and for sure it’s too late to change after you’ve been tossed out on the street but I think the day of thinking more about financial security has arrived and my hope is when things clear up again—and I hope it’s sooner rather than later— we can all start living a little more sensible lives and be more responsible. And I hope we don’t have to undergo hardships such as homelessness and soup lines to pound in the lesson.

Many years back an old boy wrote an interesting novel called “Earth Abides” which many of us read. It was a story (novel) about a survivor who, while camped out in a remote wilderness became one of a few who survived this deadly virus that swept the earth. More than 99% of the people on earth died and it was a story of his roaming and searching for others. The story went on to show that while the animals and plants that inhabit our planet pretty much all survived, mankind didn’t—not as we know mankind. I didn’t look to see if the book is still in print, but I doubt it. I suppose the point is that present day, God abides. And after this virus soon runs its course, so will we. But I hope we can abide smarter in the future.

Have a good week and don’t forget to participate in whatever your church presents next Sunday. And like I say—it’ll be up and running soon, too. And by the way. I enjoy hearing from you but please note my new email address.