Covid Edition, Day 4

How is it even possible that I feel worse today than I did yesterday? The only reason there’s an update this morning is because I had to get up to feed the cats. Everyone’s staying home again today and it’s a good thing I have an auto-editor correcting my typing mistakes as I go or this would be unreadable. I think the kids will likely be fine by tomorrow (maybe) but for me, this is dragging on far too long and I’m feeling much too miserable. The only plus side is that I’m getting plenty of snuggle time in with the pets.

I’m gonna just copy/paste content in here this morning. I apologize for the lack of personalization. I’m doing well to sit upright.

From The Daily Skim: At least two women in Georgia died after the state’s abortion ban delayed their access to critical medical care, according to a ProPublica investigation. Georgia’s maternal mortality review committee deemed Amber Nicole Thurman’s death as “preventable.” ProPublica said it’s the first time such a designation for an abortion-related death has become public. In Thurman’s case, the “otherwise healthy” 28-year-old needed a dilation and curettage, or D&C (used routinely for both abortions and miscarriages), to remove fetal tissue causing an infection. However, doctors delayed the routine procedure for 20 hours, even though they were well-equipped to treat her. Georgia’s abortion laws threaten doctors with up to a decade in prison unless they can prove a patient is near death or facing “irreversible physical impairment” — criteria with no clearly defined protocols. The hospital declined to comment, but ProPublica found there was no policy to guide doctors on how to interpret the ban when Thurman came in needing help. Thurman, a single mom who had planned to attend nursing school, told her mother before she died: “Promise me you’ll take care of my son.” Be angry. Be very angry.

Yesterday’s exploding pagers sounds like such an 80s thing, but no, it’s real, and it’s all Israel’s fault. Exploding Hezbollah pagers in apparent Israeli attack made by Hungarian company, Taiwanese firm says. Small amounts of explosives were placed inside the pages and then all detonated at once. Israel says they were targeting Hezbollah, but a nine-year-old girl was among those killed, so we’re not buying that excuse. Be pissed.

Vice President Kamala Harris has decried Republican Donald Trump for inflammatory rhetoric about migrants in Springfield, Ohio, and on other topics, and said voters should make sure he “can’t have that microphone again.” One of the most compelling campaign lines I’ve heard yet.

Major companies abandon an LGBTQ+ rights report card after facing anti-diversity backlash. This is straight-up bullshit. Massive boycotts, anyone?

Milan Fashion Week started yesterday, but once again the “Made In Italy” tag is underfire because garment manufacturers are sons of bitches who would just as soon use slave labor and pocket the profit for themselves. If you’re buying designer clothing, you’re part of the problem.

Lena Ervin of Lenaria Photography has probably lost her entire photography business because she’s apparently a bitch. The local CBS affiliate and its sister FOX affiliate both ran a story about the photographer’s failing. What irks me is that NONE of the problems mentioned would have been difficult to resolve. Wearing a bright pink jumpsuit to a Halloween wedding is just straight-up tacky. Failure to give refunds generally means your money has already been spent. This is just stupid and is a black eye on the business of all photographers.

I posted yesterday on Facebook about the problem Indy has with street takeovers. One local station is trying to calm the situation by saying that other cities are having similar issues. That’s not reassuring in the least. These absolutely infantile events have become dangerous now. Time for the police to start destroying the cars that are involved, IMO.

Tupperware, Food Container Pioneer, Files for Bankruptcy. The once-mighty kitchenware company has struggled financially for years. It says the direct sales model that fueled its success has become a weakness. Trying to sell the products on store shelves isn’t working well, either. Could this be the end of an era?

Fed Officials Are Expected to Cut Rates Today. The Question Is How Much. While there’s plenty of room for debate on that question, one thing’s for sure: it’s going to piss off the Orange Felon, who didn’t want any rate cut before the election. Cry, little cry baby, cry.

Damnit. Now the dogs want out. That means I have to put on pants. And shoes. Fuck.

At least there’s fresh coffee.