Re: Gigs Cancelled - Health and Safety
Louise, i'm sorry to hear about your mother. I lost my mom, at 97, last year.
The fact that Covid 19 hasn't come up on the Forum till today shows me that people aren't panicking. Life is normal in my city, though our first case was announced today -- no runs on the stores or anything like that. As a member of two vulnerable groups, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems, I appreciate that people generally are making an effort to avoid spreading illness (apparently, flu has gone down here since the increased hand washing, staying home when ill, and touch avoidance started). Large international gatherings are being cancelled and old folks homes are hunkering down, but most musical events are still happening. I'm keeping informed, but haven't avoided any communal activities so far. I don't think the health experts have much stake in misleading us about the risks, though I keep thinking of the Simpsons with the TV newscaster announcing, "The editorial board of this station has decide it's now time to panic." I'll wait for that announcement before running amuck. At my age, I've survived a great many health scares, but I'll be cautious with this one.
Robert Johnson's mother, describing blues musicians:
"I never did have no trouble with him until he got big enough to be round with bigger boys and off from home. Then he used to follow all these harp blowers, mandoleen (sic) and guitar players."
Lomax, Alan, The Land where The Blues Began, NY: Pantheon, 1993, p.14.
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