rabble rouser

their world is not our world

conflict and chaos reign supreme
in our current covid-19 crisis
as China sweeps ahead

an unimaginable horror
hidden from us all
exploding beyond belief

invisible and boundless
mutating faster than
our speed of comprehension

in a global stage
occupied by the scared and witless
a big bully projects itself well

be aggressive not passive
protest and persist
be unreasonable

demonstrate and demand
fair trade for you and me
equality for art and science

call a strike
for a bluer planet
for a greener earth

bypass politics
stage a shutdown
united we stand

a reflective St. Patrick's Day 2020

Lucky stars above you,

Sunshine on your way,

Many friends to love you,

Joy in work and play.

Laughter to outweigh each care,

In your heart a song -

And gladness waiting everywhere

All your whole life long.

Prayer of St. Patrick

shepherd, slave, snake wrangler, saint

This year the parade was cancelled as New York City shut down amid the pandemic spread of coronavirus [COVID19].

It is a strange time and a shock to us all as we start 2020 and the new decade under the weight of its uncertainty and pandemonium.

All have been advised to self isolate as much as we can since it is the most reliable option we have at the moment. Many cities and countries are already under imposed quarantine in the hope of diminishing its spread and devastation.

For the first time in many years, more of us now have the time and space [enforced or otherwise] to quiet down and reflect on much to consider. Many believe life as we know it is eternally altered as a result of this. For better or worse we are all encouraged to self isolate and practice social distancing.

Blessing or inconvenience - Happy St. Patrick's Day to us all. Let us celebrate all the leprechauns, miracle workers, rainbows and pots of gold in our lives.

Luck of the Irish [and our own] to ya ! ! ! Until we meet again, may God hold us in the palm of His hand.

March 8 is International Women's Day

March is Women's History Month and 2020 we commemorate 100 years the struggle for women's rights. Celebrating the political, social, economic and cultural achievements of women throughout history.

A focal point in the movement for women's rights, 2020's theme is "Valiant Women of the Vote." At the start of a new decade women of the world are asking, now what?

Hulu just released a biopic on Hillary Clinton. So sad and heartbreaking to hear how hard this worthy woman worked to make our world a better place.

America deserves Donald J. Trump for rejecting her the way we did. We all know now that things will only get so much worse before there is any hope to look forward to.

Too bad. So sad. After struggling for 100 years let's hope it does not take as long for us to wake up.