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Reflections by Jeannette Morrison, New York, NY

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
After this scourge is over & life gets back to some kind of a normal, maybe we can meet in St Louis?  Or is that too optimistic?
Are you an optimist or a pessimist?  I usually see the glass half-full, but this bugger has me uncertain & off kilter.
 
How are things by you all?  Here’s hoping you & your families are all OK.
 
I just watched the White House Task Force briefing and the news that we’ll have to self-isolate for (at least) another month
It comes as no surprise to me and I’m glad our ‘optimistic’ president. listens to the good advice of his health experts.
 
The situation is dire, but I tell myself it could be worse. We’re all aware of that.
I’m lucky to be in decent health and am not afraid as I take good precautions. It reminds me of the Brits during WW II, staying in their shelters and hoping to be out of danger.
 
I’ve had NO work since last June (in view if my age, it’ll probably never come back – I was lucky to have it as long as I did) – there are NO meetings requiring interpretation AT ALL at the United Nations at this time – NEVER BEFORE!), so things are not too different for me, but of course I miss seeing my family, my friends, and going out.
 
While I’m very sociable, love company, enjoy music, and theater, I’m surprising myself at how busy one can be without going out or doing much!!  But then I’ve never known what it is to be bored, and I find all kinds of occupations, as I’m sure many of you do.
 
I’m lucky that an old friend and neighbor is staying with me some of the time, and while she can be a pest, it’s OK not to be all alone, I’m managing this slight intrusion. And she’s VERY cautious too.
 
My son Lawrence, daughter-in-law, Hayley and my two grandsons, Eli, age 6, an adorable little devil and Harry, who is more serious and sensitive, just turning 13, (whose May Bar Mitzvah is likely to be postponed!) have sought refuge in the Hamptons at a friend’s available place and are managing to keep busy, with Lawrence doing his Law work on the phone and the computer (I hope he doesn’t lose any clients!) and Hayley keeping the boys busy.  I speak to them on Skype whenever possible.  I imagine you’re all doing similar things.  Other friends have gone to their summer houses, Woodstock, CT and Barrington, MA and other places away from this CV 19 epicenter.
 
Considering how awful this disease is, I’m managing OK.  I hope you are too.
I‘ve rediscovered that I love to potter around, engage in domestic activities, cook, clean, wash, email, talk on the phone, watch great Netflix movies and series that I never saw before, and spend considerable time playing bridge on my computer, which can become addictive. But hey, who’s going to object!
 
My main concern is with a couple of friends who are older and aren’t entirely healthy, but I think they’re being very careful too.
My other concern is seriously worrying about the destruction of our economy. But what can one do but hope for the best when it’s all over? 
 
If you haven’t been in New York City lately, it looks like a ghost town!  Like in some old B-movies of yore.
No people on the street, very few buses, and almost no cars.  You can cross any street without checking left & right!
It’s eerie! Who could have imagined??
 
Apologies for all the “I’s” 
Will try to make it up to you with some fun/interesting emails (See good article below)
 
Please stay well and safe, and let’s stay in touch
 
Love
Jeannette Morrison
Warsaw, Poland – May 1939
 
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(Translation: CV As seen by my dog:  “It’s for your own good! You have to stop touching your face!” )
GET TO KNOW YOUR Corona Virus
 
 
*Johns Hopkins University* has sent this excellent summary to avoid
contagion, share it because it is very clear & instructive:
 
* The virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule (DNA) covered
by a protective layer of lipids (fats) which, if absorbed by the cells of
the ocular, nasal or mouth mucosa, changes their genetic code. (mutation)
and converts them into multiplier and attacker cells.
 
* Since the virus is not a living organism but a protein molecule, it is
not killed, but decays on its own. The disintegration time depends on the
temperature, humidity and the type of material in which it is found.
 
* The virus is very fragile; the only thing that protects it is a thin
outer layer of fat. That’s why any soap or detergent is the best remedy,
because the foam BREAKS THE GREASE (that’s why you have to rub so much: for
at least 20 seconds or more, and make a lot of foam). By dissolving the fat
layer, the protein molecule disperses and breaks down on its own.
 
HEAT melts the fat; then use water above 25 degrees to wash your hands,
clothes and everything else. In addition, hot water produces more foam
which makes it even more useful.
 
* Alcohol or any mixture with alcohol greater than 65% DISSOLVES ANY FAT,
especially the external lipid layer of the virus.
 
* Any mixture with 1 part of bleach and 5 parts of water directly dissolves
the protein, breaks it down from the inside.
 
* Hydrogen peroxide helps a lot after soap, alcohol and chlorine, because
peroxide dissolves the proteins of the virus, but you have to use it pure
and it hurts the skin.
 
NO BACTERICIDES. The virus is not a living organism like bacteria; one
cannot kill with antibiotics what is not alive, but rapidly disintegrate
its structure with all that has been said.
 
* NEVER shake used or unused clothing, sheets or clothing. While it is
glued on a porous surface, it is very inert and disintegrates only between
3 hours (fabric and porous), 4 hours (copper, because it is naturally
antiseptic; and wood, because it removes all moisture and does not let it
detach and disintegrates), 24 hours (cardboard), 42 hours (metal) and 72
hours (plastic). But if you shake it or use a duster, the virus molecules
float in the air for up to 3 hours and can settle in your nose.
 
Viral molecules remain very stable in external or artificial cold like air
conditioners in homes and cars. They also need moisture to remain stable
and especially darkness. Therefore, dehumidified, dry, warm and bright
environments will degrade it more quickly.
 
* UV LIGHT on any object that may contain it breaks the virus protein. For
example, to disinfect and reuse a mask is perfect. Be careful, it also
breaks down collagen (which is a protein) in the skin, eventually causing
wrinkles and skin cancer
* The virus CANNOT go through healthy skin.
 
* Vinegar is NOT useful because it does not break the protective layer of
fat.
 
NO ALCOHOL or VODKA. The strongest vodka is 40% alcohol and you need 65%.
 
* LISTERINE (it’s an American mouthwash) IF YOU NEED IT! It’s 65% alcohol.
 
* The more space is limited, the higher the concentration of the virus.
More open or naturally ventilated, less.
 
 
 
* This is super said, but you have to wash your hands before and after
touching the mucous membrane, food, locks, knobs, switches, remote control,
cell phone, watches, computers, desks, TV, etc. And when using the bathroom.
 
* You must HUMIDIFY DRY HANDS, for example wash them a lot, because
molecules can hide in micro wrinkles or cuts. The denser the moisturizer,
the better.
 
* Also keep your SHORT NAILS so that the virus doesn’t hide there
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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