The AI Existentialism Committee would like to take this unique moment to provide a uniquely serious post.
As of 11:30 EDT on 26 March 2020, most Stans are under government directives to shelter in place. Moments ago, The Director, The BD, Nora, Edie, Tony, CKorp and TKorp in Orlando joined Sean & Nick in LA, Kate G in Brooklyn, Emma in the ATL and Wally in Pittsburgh as prisoners of COVID-XIX. Only, Rich in Bastrop, Jim & Kate in Jim Thorpe and Gordon in Sarasota are currently free to move about their towns.
In the case of Bastrop it's seen as just another northeastern liberal plot to get them to wash their hands with fluoridated water; in Jim Thorpe, the local government likely hasn't yet heard about the virus; while in Sarasota everyone is so old, they assume it's a lost cause anyway. Sorry, serious, serious, serious.
For many of us at a time like this, music is a powerful palliative. For others it's wine and a few Benadryl. But, wherever and however you take comfort in stressful times, it is important to feel part of a community. To not feel alone. To both feel and provide empathy. To be hopeful. To be realistic. To be thankful. To be clear. To be one of a family of 7 billion people in the world. To be an American Stan
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