Tag Archives: COVID-19

A Favorite Florida Bar Now Known Nationwide for Covid-19 Cases

Posted on June 18, 2020 by

Back in 2018, I used to hang out at Kiwi’s Pub and Grill, located in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Mostly, I went there for trivia nights. Plus I enjoyed the food and service. Because I no longer live in the area, … Continue reading →

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Unemployed During Coronavirus Pandemic (a poem)

Posted on June 17, 2020 by

Virus hits your state. Governor orders statewide lockdown. Businesses close except those considered essential. Your company isn’t essential. You get laid off.   Fear hits you. How are you going to pay bills? What about food? What about rent? (Or … Continue reading →

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A Blood Test Appointment During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted on June 2, 2020 by

This morning, I drove to the Adventhealth located in Altamonte Springs, Florida.  Usually, I arrive here for blood tests.  First, I would register on the first floor. Afterwards, I am sent to the second floor. There, blood is drawn from … Continue reading →

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Black People, High Blood Pressure and COVID-19

Posted on May 27, 2020 by

In a previous blog, I feared losing my job. As of this writing, the world is experiencing a recession. I always get fired during recessions. Now, another fear adds on to my first one.  I have high blood pressure.  With … Continue reading →

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Happy Past Jobs Fired Me

Posted on May 25, 2020 by

In the previous blog, I mentioned both Wal-Mart and Kmart firing me during economic recessions.  Also, in past blogs, I mentioned Beacham Nightclub firing me. All three incidents left psychological damage I never fully recovered from. As of this writing, … Continue reading →

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Rising US Unemployment Scaring the Shit Out of Me

Posted on May 17, 2020 by

I have been employed since November 2019.  On Facebook, I see friends’ posts about unemployment. Some posts talk about being laid off. This due to virus lock-downs. Some posts talk about hard times getting unemployment benefits: unemployment website crashing down … Continue reading →

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