CORONA VIRUS

It's like a bad movie -- the entire planet is in the grip of an unknown virus which is spreading like the proverbial wildfire. 

Humans are in a panic -- in this case hoarding toilet paper and hand sanitizer, among other household supplies. And it's not a joke.

Tonight many of us are experiencing an eerie silence in the communities where we live - as community leaders have encouraged the citizenry to avoid being in crowds and coughing into their elbows. Let's not talk about the five million instructional videos on how to properly wash one's hands. 

Starting today I will scribble down my thoughts without too much editing -- and allow this to serve as my own record of an insidious horror nobody on earth has experienced before. 

I'm located in Miami -- but I will be filling in with thoughts on news I may hear from friends elsewhere or else rants with respect to what the politics are behind all this.

On most Sunday nights, my neck of the woods is somewhat quieter than Saturdays. Families have come back from numerous activities and are now readying themselves to go back to work or school.

That's not the case tonight -- the silence is palpable and a lot more people are at home than they usually might be. Airplanes, which are a staple sound during the twilight hours are few and far between. 

A loud and lively city is shushed and subdued. Scary, too.

For the record, I fervently hope that this ends quickly and as painlessly as possible given the parameters.

Time alone will tell.

Amen, and pass the toilet paper.