I woke up at 2:22 AM this morning with a profound idea racing through my brain: What if they weren't coming back. Then more questions: What if the streets of Denver remained empty? What if the people I used to see making their way through this world were no longer here in this world? From … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [Are They Coming Back?]
Category: Wake Up Series
Have you opened your eyes?
Small Business Woes . . . As in nature, sometimes only the strong survive. Nature has a way of thinning down the herd through processes of elimination. Today I'm not speaking of people's health, but small business health. When this is over, when the smoke settles, a percentage of our small businesses will not have … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [Small Business Woes]
Throughout this Tragic Worldwide Crisis, I've had the opportunity to see something fantastic, people, helping each other during their time in need. It's a heartwarming experience, to see somebody [Exceeding Universal Expectations For Coming To The Aid of Others In Need]. I believe these fine examples of [Paying Things Forward] to be contagious and tend … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [Universal Expectations]
Today is Denver's first day of [Shelter At Home], and I'm doing something I don't usually do, sending a prediction out into the Universe instead of keeping it to myself. Here in the Northern Hemisphere, It won't be long until we'll be talking about forest fires instead of the COVID-19. The Summer heat should bring … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [Virus 2 Forest Fires]
If I was to say [everything we survive prepares us for something], most would say they've heard that before. If I were to ask how many people live their lives that way, fewer people would say yes. I'm speaking of a life of in which one recognizes these opportunities as they arise, or in some … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [Ripples Upon Ripples]
Regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, or any of the other reasons we've been tearing ourselves apart throughout history; what would it take to unite the world? Now, what do all of the answers to this question have in common? Fear . . . J.E.S.
During the Obama Administration [2009], we had a little Pandemic known as the H1N1 Virus. 60 Million Infected within the US 12,400 Deaths within the US Joseph Shanklin March 17, 2020
I've been thinking, since the Coronavirus can live on some surfaces for up to 2 to 3 days, maybe we've overlooked a few of the dangerous jobs and hobbies. 1] Waste Removal, dealing with bags of discarded tissues and other house trash could be treacherous. 2] Dumpster Diving/Scrapping, as with waste removal, I can imagine … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [Dumpster Concerns]
What if? People are infecting other people. People will continue to infect other people. Sadly, some of these infected people will not survive, leading others, including possible family members or co-workers to assign blame. Entire offices and buildings could be infected by one careless individual. I'm wondering how the population is going to manage both … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [Viral Litigation]
I'll begin by saying there are over 3.5 million people living within The Denver Metro Area. That's the area made up of 7 counties, including Denver, Aurora, and Boulder. Furthermore, the city of Denver covers 155 square miles, and the Denver Area covers thousands of square miles. Back in 2018, someone loaned me $20. Due … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [Words Are Powerful]
