tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post7919151166258776669..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: Memorial Day 2020By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-90628830972632514832020-05-26T18:56:05.014-07:002020-05-26T18:56:05.014-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.MikeNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-76467154696788605392020-05-25T22:29:17.612-07:002020-05-25T22:29:17.612-07:00E. Yarber, I applaud your suggestion of us joining...E. Yarber, I applaud your suggestion of us joining in on your folly, but I’d recommend calling the donation center to see if they really need it when you make the appointment. I’ve donated for years, and had an appointment for the week after things shut down. I hadn’t received the normal “blood supplies are at a critical level” email, so I called to see if they really needed it at the moment. I learned that they didn’t because people were not having elective surgery at the time, and they couldn’t really use my donation. (I think freezers are in short supply where I live). I rescheduled my appointment for a month later, called beforehand, and again was told the blood supply was fine. I suspect that the need will increase soon now that things are opening up, but I’ll still call before my next appointment. <br /><br />It is a really good thing that you are doing, it is something we can do to help out, and, at least in my area, all of the proper protocols are in place.kcrosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08382428119963294086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-59470182079058890042020-05-25T15:52:53.335-07:002020-05-25T15:52:53.335-07:00Festive occasion? Memorial Day ought to be sober a...Festive occasion? Memorial Day ought to be sober and introspective, a time to remember the ultimate sacrifice given by our service people. Cap'n Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783977137812876489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-31568890997281759912020-05-25T13:27:06.154-07:002020-05-25T13:27:06.154-07:00A few weeks ago while I was standing in line at th...A few weeks ago while I was standing in line at the Burbank Wal·Mart this came to mind. <br /><br />As a child of the Cold War I remember hearing the stories about the desperate people behind the Iron Curtain having to wait in long lines just for the chance to purchase some basic necessities such as bread, meat, toilet paper, etc. Even then, by the time they got up to the front of the line the store might be out of whatever they came for. Sound familiar? A rather ironic coincidence don't you think? <br /><br />Along those same lines, whether it's the "Patriot Act," politically correct censorship or closed parks, it's difficult not to wonder if our brave soldiers have died in vain.<br /><br />M.B. Mike Bloodworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755626259169126800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-80671873566422259862020-05-25T10:35:49.158-07:002020-05-25T10:35:49.158-07:00If only they had a Commander in Chief worthy of th...If only they had a Commander in Chief worthy of the title. Troy McClurenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-8742785744756947992020-05-25T10:19:45.433-07:002020-05-25T10:19:45.433-07:00It sucks to realize that 40% of americans are narc...It sucks to realize that 40% of americans are narcissists who are convinced that their personal freedom is more important than other peoples lives.blinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284135060900752329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-75163415995804212822020-05-25T10:15:53.503-07:002020-05-25T10:15:53.503-07:00Ken, said perfectly, as always.Ken, said perfectly, as always.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-90127704424292012162020-05-25T10:03:08.902-07:002020-05-25T10:03:08.902-07:00I'm just as guilty. Thank you for including o...I'm just as guilty. Thank you for including our brave healthcare workers.Mike Barerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447874605833321732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-86822731123735247732020-05-25T09:57:21.582-07:002020-05-25T09:57:21.582-07:00I broke quarantine Friday and would encourage anyo...I broke quarantine Friday and would encourage anyone to join me in my folly. The last time I was able to donate blood was in January, and plasma stocks have been dwindling since then. After cancelling a couple of false starts, The Red Cross was finally able to set up protocols for a drive, with distanced tables and everyone in masks and gloves. The turnout was understandably sparse, but I felt I had to contribute something given all the effort doctors and nurses are making these days. I was especially touched to find teenage volunteers handling non-medical aspects of the operation like checking in donors and stocking the snack bar. The kids loaded me down with Oreo mini-packs as I staggered off for the Blue Bus home. All I had to do was bleed.E. Yarbernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-68107827374643623082020-05-25T08:54:06.816-07:002020-05-25T08:54:06.816-07:00Well put.Well put.Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155991693956178030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-23758062078496730122020-05-25T08:09:47.159-07:002020-05-25T08:09:47.159-07:00Today, at least, we know their names.Today, at least, we know their names.Ed from SFVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-71195355543645397712020-05-25T06:06:06.603-07:002020-05-25T06:06:06.603-07:00Amen!Amen!slgchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947656936483533667noreply@blogger.com