Yesterday, as I walked through stores in my new hometown (as of May), about a one-hour drive and ferry ride from downtown Seattle, it is clear to me that we have entered the beginnings of Coronapocalypse. The shelves are mostly barren; some picked clean. The air of calm Pacific- Northwest sophistication is very much replaced with anxiety and what I think is a primal urge to hoard. The store stockers and cashiers were exhausted and looked a bit disgusted; not the typical friendly, “Thank you for shopping with us today!” I guess the Coronavirus has taken a toll on our civilities and gentilities, as well as our bodies.

For my friends and faith community’s endorsed chaplains reading this: If you are stuck somewhere with limited community and human interaction, and you wish to call or Zoom, I do have a professional account. We can make an appointment and video chat/socialize.

Blessings and, Especially, Peace,
Dave