All my friends over 70 are going nuts.
They watch too much national news. CNN and FOX News appear to be their favorites, depending on their political bent. As the virus sweeps across our country, these sane senior citizens watch the same stuff, day after day, week after week.
They call to let me know which city is experiencing the most recent outbreak, how many masks are being manufactured daily and the latest on the stock market roller coaster ride.
I’m staying totally local.
I call them and ask, “How are you doing?”
“How’s the home schooling coming along with Frankie?”
“Are you still going on that mile-long walk before 8 a.m.?”
“I lost again last night in Monopoly. Boardwalk killed me.”
My friends can’t help themselves.
They tell me the United States is a hot spot for the virus and keep me posted on the number of deaths worldwide.
I say, “It’s time for me to feed the dogs.”
I hang up.