San Antonio officials issue stern pre-holiday warning as city reports new record in COVID-19 cases | The Daily

“Nearly one out of ever four San Antonians in the hospital is sick with COVID-19, and we’ve lost 11 more neighbors,” the mayor said. “We can’t continue with this this trend. Just like with Thanksgiving, nobody’s cancelling Christmas or New Year’s Eve, but we have to adjust our annual traditions to ensure we protect ourselves, our loved ones and our neighbors.” Source: San Antonio officials issue stern pre-holiday warning as city reports new record in COVID-19 cases | The Daily

Jamaica’s Christmas Slave Uprising (1831)- OZY | A Modern Media Company

Sharpe may not have achieved the nonviolent victory he hoped for, but within 18 months of that first signal fire in Jamaica, Parliament passed the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, effectively abolishing slavery throughout the British Empire. Three decades later, slavery would also be abolished in the United States, but at a far bloodier price. Like Gandhi after him, Sharpe had taken on the most powerful empire in the world, and achieved an astonishing capitulation.

Vilified by authorities for decades, the “Right Honorable” Samuel Sharpe is now a member of Jamaica’s Order of National Hero and his visage appears on the 50-dollar bill. “His face is on Jamaican currency,” as Zoellner puts it, “but he is a hero for the world.”

Source: Jamaica’s Christmas Slave Uprising – OZY | A Modern Media Company

COVID-19 deaths overwhelm rural Pa.: “I never even imagined that we would get bombarded.”

As the first wave of coronavirus cases ravaged urban hubs like Philadelphia and New York City in the spring, rural Pennsylvania hospitals planned and waited. But many residents bristled at COVID-19 restrictions, not yet seeing the devastation firsthand. Mask wearing was often seen as political, and the mitigation efforts frivolous in towns largely untouched by the virus.

But now, it has arrived.

Source: COVID-19 deaths overwhelm rural Pa.: “I never even imagined that we would get bombarded.”

Strawberry Fields Forever

Unlocking The Hidden Me

“The big tree vanished, there was no more darkness, no little being but a river flowing by, a beautiful daylight and an angelic beauty with wings standing beside me.”

It was 12:30 A.M. and I was watching a movie when I started to doze off, so I shut down my laptop and went to sleep. I yearn for a sound sleep and that day I thought I might get one as I was very tired.

I switched off the lights of my room and lay down. I started thinking what all I have to do this weekend and stuff like that when suddenly I heard this buzzing sound like that of a mosquito. I opened my eyes and tried to ward it off. But again after a while I heard it right on my ears and this time I can feel the air moving and stood up. I looked around…

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An introvert soul…

Soni's thoughts

She stays far…
She stays quiet!

She doesnt chit chat…
She doesnt get along fast!

She often loves to stay alone…
She often hesitates to make companions!

She enjoys her me time more…
She resists to blaber more!

She might seem egoistic…
She might seem pathetic!

She is not an attention seeker…
She is not a big entertainer!

She might not be oversmart…
She might not super expert!

She doesnt taunt anyone…
She doesnt lambaste anyone!

She loves her small friend circle…
She showers love ample!

She doesnt show off…
She keeps her people above all!

She doesnt let people dissuade her from blooming…
She doesnt let people discourage her from rising!

She doesnt regret for the way she is human…
She loves her existence!

Yes, she is an introvert…
And she is not ashamed of!!!!

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Inspire-se nos elefantes: Demonstre empatia, importe-se com todos.

It is interesting to know that they are intelligent, curious and have a good memory; but above all they experience many of the same emotions as people do. They are zealous about keeping each other clean, they are close to their family and mourn their dead. The oldest matriarch elephant continues to be respected and considered valuable after leaving its leadership. These animals can feel empathy towards members of different herds and even other species.

Today’s Veterans Need Help!

In Saner Thought

I have been an antiwar person since 1970 and have been writing about the crappy treatment this country gives to its veterans that they pretend to cherish so much…..I have been writing about the plight of our troops and veterans since 9/11.

I first went to a Veterans Health Administration hospital for treatment in 1981, when I was assigned to civilian graduate school in the Boston area and no active-duty option was available. In the words of Ernest Hemingway, it was a “clean, well-lighted place,” not fancy but very functional. The medical teams were good at their jobs, and after a painful procedure or two, my problems were resolved. It left a lasting, positive impression of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

Decades later, my daughter required a medical determination after her time on active duty as a Navy nurse. While there was a fair amount of red tape as she…

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