Thoughts From a Frazzled Mind

Sad News:   My cousin, Vaun Waite, suddenly passed away on September 4 from an apparent heart attack.  He was only 52 years old.  I feel so very sad for his family who is grieving so hard right now. I am so sad that we were not able to get together for our "Summer Thanksgiving Reunion" because of the stupid COVID restrictions.  However, I am grateful that my sisters and I were able to give monetary help that was desperately needed.   Vaun's Funeral was very nice.  It was just a graveside service, but there was a large crowd that traveled to attend.  They opened it up for people to share memories of Vaun.  Vaun was a racehorse trainer and many of the people who attended were associated with the horseracing world.  Numerous people stood and told stories of how hardworking, kind, and service-oriented he was.  It really got me thinking.  I have said this many times, and I truly mean it, I am so glad that I do not have to be a judge...

COVID-19 cases going up in much of the nation.  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints Utah area presidency counseled all church members to wear masks.  The Utah state governor has stated that if schools open in the fall, all students and staff should wear masks (I wonder how they are going to keep masks on the kindergarteners...)  It is amazing to listen to people complain about wearing masks.  They are complaining that it is a health hazard, which makes me wonder (with tongue in cheek) how surgeons and other medical personnel have survived so long since they were masks every day?  Many people are totally ignoring the counsel and are refusing to wear masks or wearing them incorrectly so their nose and sometimes mouth are uncovered.  Many people are refusing to social distance and acting as if there is no virus at all.  My family has chosen to follow the advice of our church leaders, so we wear masks anytime we are out of the house.  The...