Beneath the Wraps

               The media has picked up the story that Donald Trump has tested positive for Covid and he and Malania are going to quarantine themselves for the next two weeks.   The story says that Ivana Trumps personal assistant had tested positive and therefore Trump was tested too?   Of course FOX was probably the first to build up this story and I think that is all it is.   A story.   Another lie.   A scam.   Another ploy to build sympathy among his faithful followers.   The debates of course can’t possibly take place now.             My guess would be that after he screwed things up for himself at the debate – his new campaign manager or whoever had suggested that Donald Trump pose in front of a church holding a Bible (like what would Donald Trump know about religion?) told Donald to Tweet and others followed.   I have absolutely no proof, but I th...

I hear different stories about athletics – which sports are open, which ones should be open, which ones should not open . . . there are athletes who would like to return to playing – they ’ re bored!   They miss playing.   Some have returned but without an audience – but they are still at risk in my opinion. Since the pandemic started I have heard “ I am not going to hole up for the rest of my life – I am not going to die hiding out . . .   If I am going to go anyway, I ’ m going to be doing something I love . . . “   But is it worth it really?   Getting the cornavirus will not mean you will die – at least not right away.   You could be in the hospital for two weeks to six months and not be allowed visitation.   You may show no symptoms whatsoever.   You may be hooked up to oxygen for the rest of your life.   Is it worth the gamble to play one last game of football or golf? Was getting the modeling job for Lucky Strikes worth throat ...

           Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have always been referred to as “a strange and peculiar people”. Perhaps one reason is because many members will spend time getting high on life instead of drugs.   We march to the beat of a different drummer in many minds – and while there are many who may find us odd, there are just as many who may admire us because of our values and being able to face challenges with a different perspective.           I remember both Corey and Joh were present when my youngest son got married.  As they waited for us on the outside and walked around temple square (I guess) Joh had many questions and would ask Corey – who by then had not been a member on record due to his excommunication (see here )  It was then that Corey understood why members are often called “a strange and peculiar people”.       ...