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    2020, June

    Logistical Pause
    Logistical Pause

    So the good news is that toilet paper is back in stock almost everywhere.  The initial panic of the pandemic has started to subside and many businesses are starting to reopen in a responsible way.  However, we continue to hear about the possibility of a second wave.  Although we are hoping it never comes, we have already started to see a second wave of a different type.  Unnecessary consumer goods are starting to sell out everywhere.  Go to any major department store and you will see less mercha...

    Workplace Focus and Distractions
    Workplace Focus and Distractions

    So what does going to work mean?  In the past that would mean getting up early, getting dressed appropriately, and commuting to an office.  We would talk to our peers around the water cooler, we would have meetings in our conference rooms, and we would get lunch with our work friends.  To state the obvious, that is not how things are today.  We no longer go into an office unless it is essential; we do not have large office gatherings in person; and we do not go out to lunch with our friends.  Th...

    Communication Issues
    Communication Issues

    After a long day’s work, I decided to go to a local counter order style BBQ restaurant.  The outdoor dining area had just reopened, and I decided to treat myself to a well-deserved meal.  I went and placed my order for a combo meal, one that includes a fountain drink, and the cashier informed me that I would need to ask an employee to get a refill at the self-service counter.  This surprised me because I had been there just a few days ago and was able to get my own refill.  It turns out that thi...

    Hate Must End
    Hate Must End

    Once again we find ourselves and our country on the verge of chaos and what makes it even more painful is it could have been prevented.  The COVID-19 pandemic that cost many lives was an act of nature.  It is true that we could have handled the outbreak differently and we could have lessened the death toll by making different decisions.  With hindsight, we will always find mistakes.  The current crisis is significantly different.  Hate can be stopped, violence can be stopped, and vandalism can b...