81,000 Blog Visits and Many Face Masks

Today we are crossing the threshold of 81,000 visits to this poetry and photography blog. It is unfortunate that we are doing it under very sad conditions. Worldwide there have been more than 70,000 deaths from the new coronavirus, including 10,000 in the United States.

Here, on the Gulf coast of middle Florida, things are better than in many other places. Sandy and I are doing our hand-washing and social distancing. Lately we also try not to leave the borders of our zip code, which has fewer cases than most. Basically, we don't go anywhere unless we really have to.

As to the direction of the blog and its content, I feel that the ground is shifting under my feet. This situation is truly unprecedented. All I can say is that I try to be a clear channel for whatever inspiration comes in, and will pass it along to you.

As usual, thanks to all of you for your continued interest and enthusiasm Stay safe and healthy.

Text and image © 2020 by Donald C. Traxler aka Donald Jacobson Traxler.