Author Archives: Steven Damron

It occurred to me this morning that there will be at least one clear signal when it’s okay to “open up the economy.” I woke up thinking about what test I might give my friends who insist it’s important to open up the economy, which I believe is their subconscious euphism for make life theContinue reading “17 April 2020 – Friday – #33”

A couple days ago, I wrote about Covid-19 statistics in South Dakota and its neighboring states Nebraska and North Dakota. South Dakota has twice as many per capita Covid-19 cases as its neighbors because its governor hasn’t ordered social distancing. Sadly, 300 employees at the Sioux Falls Smithfield processing plant, which produces five percent ofContinue reading “16 April 2020 – Thursday – #32”

First up, two Public Service Announcements. For my US friends, a reminder that today is NOT tax day. It’s 15 July this year. For my Spanish friends, your tax deadline has been postponed from 20 April to 20 May this year. You’re welcome. I had my own little meltdown yesterday. I’m having trouble pointing toContinue reading “15 April 2020 – Wednesday – #31”