BTR/ATR: Before/After The Rona

Corona virus...there is a decidedly distinct time schism that will now mark an era in our lives. What was life like before the rona...what will life be like after the rona?

It's a pause button for some of us, with the underlying buzz of normalcy still pulsing through erratically, like a slightly unwelcome guest. Perspectives are being hewn differently in our alone-ness.

BTR Kate and I made time for ourselves when we could. Now we have more time to give but I fear the virus vectors that we could ply upon one another. Can't wait for ATR.

BTR I looked forward to seeing my parents when they got home from the Philippines. Now I talk more regularly on the phone with them. I want to hug them so bad...ATR.

Once a week BTR I played music with my mates and that will happen again ATR. Now I'm just playing alone and finding solace there. Solace BTR and ATR.

Almost a decade later

It's been almost 10 years since I wrote here. As is the case when time passes, much has happened.

I feel a bit awkward writing again, as most of my writing is business oriented, and not so refined. Not that this is refined, but I never know exactly who my audience is, but then I always know the audience is me.

It's the eve of the first day of our new work reality and the end of the first week when we realized just how serious this pandemic is. So there's lots to write about, both looking forward and looking back.