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Masked Up, Gloved Up, and Stocked Up, but We're Now Sick and Tired: Understanding COVID-19 Fatigue

For most of us our journey with the coronavirus pandemic started in March 2020 with the institution of executive orders to stay at home...

Drug Trials 101: What does it mean when vaccine development is put on hold?

You don't know them, but they are heroes--Americans who are rolling up their sleeves to test vaccines to prevent COVID-19 in drug trials.

Behind Every Number Is a Story

The numbers of dead and ill during this global pandemic continue to be mind numbing. But behind every number and every statistic is a story.

The West Wing, COVID-19, and the Great Debate

Our lives are not reality TV. Our lives are real life. Lessons from TV's West Wing.

The Man in the Big Delivery Truck

When that big truck pulls into your driveway, wave, say hello from a distance, thank the men and women in the big trucks--our lifelines.

Save the Restaurants (and other COVID Victims)

Your favorite bars and restaurants may be closed (for good). Or closing or in trouble. Sadly, these familiar places are also COVID victims.

As We Await Our Medical Knight in Shining Armor to Release Us from Our Viral Bondage

We are dealing with people whose lives and health and livelihood have been shredded by this viral nightmare in ways we could never imagine.