The Corona saga
Viewing comments for Chapter 32 "Survival"to keep my sanity in time of pandemic
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Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Iza. I enjoyed your essay on the 25th day of isolation. You did a great job of narrating the events occurring to us each and every day. It reads like a creative journal. I like your story of the hand sanitizer. I still can't find any. The hoarders have it all. I wrote about them.
Robert
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2020
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Hello Iza. I enjoyed your essay on the 25th day of isolation. You did a great job of narrating the events occurring to us each and every day. It reads like a creative journal. I like your story of the hand sanitizer. I still can't find any. The hoarders have it all. I wrote about them.
Robert
Comment Written 18-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2020
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True, and I just found some today:)
Comment from w.j.debi
I don't think any of us have ever had an experience like we are having now. It is driving me crazy too. I make a few pretend trips to the mail box just to get out. Luckily, we also have a little property so it is possible to walk around the house and not see anybody.
Thanks for sharing your journal entry. Hopefully, we can look back on these times and joke about how remarkably odd they were.
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2020
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I don't think any of us have ever had an experience like we are having now. It is driving me crazy too. I make a few pretend trips to the mail box just to get out. Luckily, we also have a little property so it is possible to walk around the house and not see anybody.
Thanks for sharing your journal entry. Hopefully, we can look back on these times and joke about how remarkably odd they were.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2020
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Yup I hope this will end soon.
Comment from Anya Trofimova
This is great once again. Love the personification of Coronella, for example when you say 'She's here, and I am not prepared'. It really conjures up a strong image of corona as a person - a very inventive and humorous take on the current situation and a breath of fresh air. Well done!
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2020
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This is great once again. Love the personification of Coronella, for example when you say 'She's here, and I am not prepared'. It really conjures up a strong image of corona as a person - a very inventive and humorous take on the current situation and a breath of fresh air. Well done!
Comment Written 17-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much for your lovely review.
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You are very welcome!
Comment from sunnilicious
You're well documented. I didn't believe anything for long time. And I live next to an airport. Nice narration in a talking style. I would edit by adding quotations around the dialogue. It may give you more paragraphs, but that's okay. A paragraph usually just holds one solid thought. Good storytelling. God bless you :)
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2020
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You're well documented. I didn't believe anything for long time. And I live next to an airport. Nice narration in a talking style. I would edit by adding quotations around the dialogue. It may give you more paragraphs, but that's okay. A paragraph usually just holds one solid thought. Good storytelling. God bless you :)
Comment Written 17-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much for your encouraging review.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
Absolutely first rate you captured the madness that has taken over the world and did with style, humor and grace. Lots to reflect upon. I too have been writing up a storm about the corona virus but based here in South Korea which seems to be over the peak but who knows - as people go back to work a resurgence is possible we are not over the corona plague yet - I have started calling it General Corona since we are at war and we need to name the enemy properly
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2020
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Absolutely first rate you captured the madness that has taken over the world and did with style, humor and grace. Lots to reflect upon. I too have been writing up a storm about the corona virus but based here in South Korea which seems to be over the peak but who knows - as people go back to work a resurgence is possible we are not over the corona plague yet - I have started calling it General Corona since we are at war and we need to name the enemy properly
Comment Written 17-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2020
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Nice idea aboutthe name
Comment from DeboraDyess
After I come back, I heard it went to Cuba courtesy a la Italiano. That was in February. ?? YOu have 2 different tenses here. Just not a huge deal, but something to be aware of.
SNOW?! Yowza! Of course, I'm in Texas, so... lol
Suddenly, I remember, The walking dead... this is how it started!>> I think I'd either do
Suddenly(,) I remember The (W)alking (D)ead...(no space)(T)this is how it started!
OR
Suddenly(,) I remember(!) The (W)alking (D)ead...(no space)this is how it started! BUT
Except for the capitalization on the shows name and the extra space after the elipse, it's suggestions for ease in reading. :) If you['re using the advanced editor, you can also italicize the show name.
And if I stay, inside, I should be just fine.>>And if I stay() inside, I should be just fine.
man I am too late for all of the above.>> Me, too! lol. I'd capitalize 'Man' and put either a comma or explanation mark behind it.
You know, you mix just the right amount of humor and frustration to make this a good read, and accurate to so many of us!
Thank you so much. :)
I'm putting masks up in my Etsy store tonight. They'll have the bottom part of a sugar skull! lol
aAnd I wish that was the only way it was affecting me! We have a daughter and 4 grandchildren living iwht us. The kids are bored, out of school and tired of each other. My daughter is out of work. Not working from home, just out. So it's a packed house, since my hubby and I neither work now. Retirement was NOT supposed to look like this! lol
Blessings and Y'all stay safe!
Deb
Fix the booboos and I'll come change the rating. Just let me know. :)
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2020
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After I come back, I heard it went to Cuba courtesy a la Italiano. That was in February. ?? YOu have 2 different tenses here. Just not a huge deal, but something to be aware of.
SNOW?! Yowza! Of course, I'm in Texas, so... lol
Suddenly, I remember, The walking dead... this is how it started!>> I think I'd either do
Suddenly(,) I remember The (W)alking (D)ead...(no space)(T)this is how it started!
OR
Suddenly(,) I remember(!) The (W)alking (D)ead...(no space)this is how it started! BUT
Except for the capitalization on the shows name and the extra space after the elipse, it's suggestions for ease in reading. :) If you['re using the advanced editor, you can also italicize the show name.
And if I stay, inside, I should be just fine.>>And if I stay() inside, I should be just fine.
man I am too late for all of the above.>> Me, too! lol. I'd capitalize 'Man' and put either a comma or explanation mark behind it.
You know, you mix just the right amount of humor and frustration to make this a good read, and accurate to so many of us!
Thank you so much. :)
I'm putting masks up in my Etsy store tonight. They'll have the bottom part of a sugar skull! lol
aAnd I wish that was the only way it was affecting me! We have a daughter and 4 grandchildren living iwht us. The kids are bored, out of school and tired of each other. My daughter is out of work. Not working from home, just out. So it's a packed house, since my hubby and I neither work now. Retirement was NOT supposed to look like this! lol
Blessings and Y'all stay safe!
Deb
Fix the booboos and I'll come change the rating. Just let me know. :)
Comment Written 16-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much, Deb, mistakes corrected. And I truly don't want to be in your shoes. Today I just had a head to head encounter, because my Boss is not happy that my husband is talking too loud in the other room , when he teaches his students on-line
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Another great installment, my lady -- great offering for the contest... ;) Yvette
Who knows it might be the --> Who knows? It might be the
After I come back, --> When I returned to Canada,
It's 1st of March 2020 and --> It's the 1st of March, 2020, and
In Romania they are preparing for spring, here we wish --> In Romania, they are preparing for Spring; here, we wish
In Edmonton it's snowing since September, I am --> In Edmonton, it's been snowing since September, and I am
disappearing, they are going in self --> disappearing. They are going into self
Suddenly I remember, The walking dead... --> Suddenly, I remember The Walking Dead... [italicize the title here]
Finally my Boss --> Finally, my boss
a funny arrangement, but I am happy at least I have a place to park. And if I stay, inside --> a fun arrangement, but I am happy: at least I have a place to park. And if I stay inside
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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2020
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Another great installment, my lady -- great offering for the contest... ;) Yvette
Who knows it might be the --> Who knows? It might be the
After I come back, --> When I returned to Canada,
It's 1st of March 2020 and --> It's the 1st of March, 2020, and
In Romania they are preparing for spring, here we wish --> In Romania, they are preparing for Spring; here, we wish
In Edmonton it's snowing since September, I am --> In Edmonton, it's been snowing since September, and I am
disappearing, they are going in self --> disappearing. They are going into self
Suddenly I remember, The walking dead... --> Suddenly, I remember The Walking Dead... [italicize the title here]
Finally my Boss --> Finally, my boss
a funny arrangement, but I am happy at least I have a place to park. And if I stay, inside --> a fun arrangement, but I am happy: at least I have a place to park. And if I stay inside
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2020
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Good Evening my Lady, and thank you so much for another wonderful review and for the corrections. You are making my story better.
Comment from Spitfire
Your humor invites me to read, even if the pay is only two cents. LOL. Favorite lines: working at home--at least a place to park. Also the con man trying to sell you an overpriced hand sanitizer.
our hair style it's jungle style or rasta style.
The comparison to Communism...
It's all good.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2020
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Your humor invites me to read, even if the pay is only two cents. LOL. Favorite lines: working at home--at least a place to park. Also the con man trying to sell you an overpriced hand sanitizer.
our hair style it's jungle style or rasta style.
The comparison to Communism...
It's all good.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2020
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Thank you for joining me in this Coronella saga:) I am happy that you like it:)
Comment from estory
I love the rant about the expensive sanitizer on the black market. Your comparisons between communism and our current situation really reveal how much our 'freedom' in the west is disappearing. Now people are clamoring for the government to track and trace them so they won't get the virus. estory
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2020
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I love the rant about the expensive sanitizer on the black market. Your comparisons between communism and our current situation really reveal how much our 'freedom' in the west is disappearing. Now people are clamoring for the government to track and trace them so they won't get the virus. estory
Comment Written 16-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2020
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I don't like this idea at all, and I really hope that is optional, I don't want to be followed around:)
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
I can feel your frustration, and the torn apart life you are now experiencing. This is a good How Has Covid-19 Affected You? contest entry. it should do well. Well done!
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2020
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I can feel your frustration, and the torn apart life you are now experiencing. This is a good How Has Covid-19 Affected You? contest entry. it should do well. Well done!
Comment Written 16-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2020
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Thank you Rebecca, I hope everything is going well in Thailand. In my province, for now we are going steady.
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Wonderful news.
The news is very inaccurate, but we are still fine.