tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post2977568017151306368..comments2024-03-19T00:47:28.350-07:00Comments on Kittling: Books: The Slow Boat Weekly Link Round-UpCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-17181095653977305022020-08-02T02:23:54.532-07:002020-08-02T02:23:54.532-07:00Yes! And did you notice that Wall Street is doing...Yes! And did you notice that Wall Street is doing quite well? And the Big Five giant tech companies' values shot up?<br /><br />Meanwhile, I just found out that two families moved out of my building because the adults lost jobs (or clients) and the landlord wouldn't lower the rent. So they left. <br /><br />Astounding.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-76088228712288552542020-08-01T13:55:26.423-07:002020-08-01T13:55:26.423-07:00There must be a lot of fat cats whose stock porfol...There must be a lot of fat cats whose stock porfolios are hurting. Our lives are all expendable in the chase for the almighty dollar.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-62526442539756200592020-07-31T15:22:49.399-07:002020-07-31T15:22:49.399-07:00Yes, profits always come first. That's why mea...Yes, profits always come first. That's why meat packers and poultry workers and food processing factory workers had to go back to work right away. And the disease spread in those plants.<br />Why else is the insistence on everyone going back to school? So parents can work. The school set-up I saw on video from Florida looks like a sci-fi scence, which is probably scaring some children.<br />Anyway, I hope Denis is safe. The airport should shut down. The bus company should temporarily shut down and pay employees or let them get unemployment (which I hope goes up back to the $600/week). The irresponsibility and callousness of Congress in not continuing the benefits people need is just asrounding. Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-72363180778039688472020-07-31T14:39:41.290-07:002020-07-31T14:39:41.290-07:00It is, but the company my husband works for as wel...It is, but the company my husband works for as well as the airport and the city have proven time and again, that Money is what matters most. The company and the airport waited and waited and waited until they took any measures at all to stop the spread of COVID-19.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-20626032050529285662020-07-31T14:23:38.363-07:002020-07-31T14:23:38.363-07:00That's stupid and outrageous behavior on the p...That's stupid and outrageous behavior on the part of the bus passengers. Sounds like the company should put someone on the bus with the authority and time to see that masks stay on for the whole trip. That's just crazy.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-49169699662737974862020-07-31T13:59:03.819-07:002020-07-31T13:59:03.819-07:00Sensible? Sometimes I think "Sense" done...Sensible? Sometimes I think "Sense" done gone and flew right out the window with most folks.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-80746016568478142832020-07-31T13:57:59.316-07:002020-07-31T13:57:59.316-07:00What would we do without armchair travel?What would we do without armchair travel?Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-55382182816720982072020-07-31T06:28:24.246-07:002020-07-31T06:28:24.246-07:00I am sorry as well about Denis' situation with...I am sorry as well about Denis' situation with his job and the airport and the passengers. Seriously? They remove their masks when they get on the bus? How is that sensible? They don't know those people or where they have been. Sigh. As to the airport closing I'd say - yeah, ain't gonna happen. Partially because Phoenix is way too much of a hub to other destinations. Will keep both of you in my thoughts and prayers during this time, Cathy. <br /><br />As for your 'surprise' book - how fun! Enjoy!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-49173676226750345682020-07-31T04:44:56.805-07:002020-07-31T04:44:56.805-07:00Oh, that's scary about the Covid-19 count, Cat...Oh, that's scary about the Covid-19 count, Cathy! I don't blame Denis one bit for keeping his distance from passengers. It would be safest if the airport shut down, at least for a bit, but as you say, it's always profits first (*eyeroll*). I hope you and Denis stay safe... Now, time to visit that Greek shipwreck and the Egyptian tomb. At least sitting here at home, I don't put myself or anyone else at risk...Margot Kinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599589137890528065noreply@blogger.com