What's to worry about?

How will this year be seen through the lens of history? A pandemic - maybe, maybe not. A senseless murder of a black man by police that caused protests - understandable - and riots - NOT understandable in the least. It's said there's a massive comet headed toward Earth - it's possible; the scientists say it's so.

I'm venturing forth from home a bit; groceries, ice cream shop, a couple of stores, even a visit with a friend at a local park. My daughter was concerned especially about meeting a friend and wanted me to forego that pleasantry. I didn't want to argue about it and ultimately said I would be cautious but not paranoid. Are some folks being paranoid? I don't know. I can't judge when one person's caution turns into paranoia.

Every year, there is a "flu season." Some have been worse than others, but we were led to believe that this was the worst ever and so most of us locked ourselves away. Now folks are venturing forth...returning to work, reopening businesses and all under the guidance of state governors some of whom have no qualms about tanking what was a robust economy - thanks to President Trump. Care must be taken. I understand that. But the draconian measures have to stop.

What if...

What if predestination is valid? What does that mean today or any day past or future? Does it mean that the concern and fear over this virus were unwarranted because you are destined to live to a particular point in time? Maybe that accounts for miracles, i.e. two people in the same horrid situation - say a car crash - and one lives while the other dies. Or a diagnosis of cancer where treatment works for one but not the other. It goes on, but what precisely is it, or isn't it? I don't have the answers, only the questions.