Viral Denial

What's most remarkable about the state of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States today is how predictable it was. From the very onset it was clear that the President of the United States was not going to take this seriously, which was the canary in our viral coal mine. We know how viruses function, …

The Oura of Power

Apparently, having a Fitbit wasn't enough for me, so I now sport an Oura ring on the ring finger of my right hand. I was compelled by the ability to capture my sleep data more consistently since I struggle getting the Fitbit in the right spot on my wrist to get all the nifty sleep …

Mask Thyself

I think face masks are pretty cool. They're the hot fashion trend of 2020 and they save lungs and lives. They've become a hot topic of political positioning as well, which goes to show how little thought many people give to what they do. Lungs don't subscribe to any political ideology and they aren't card-carrying …

Surviving a Pandemic

As the COVID-19 Pandemic rages on, putting my small adopted home state of South Carolina into the national news on a regular basis, I've come to realize I'm mentally and emotionally ideally wired to survive. I'm introverted by nature, avoiding crowds whenever possible and uncomfortable in them when I have to be there. I don't …