So for the second year in a row, there will be no April Fool’s posts. Sadly, the COVID-19 still presents a viable risk and threat for neighbors while life during the pandemic remains unsettled and difficult for many people in general. It’s too bad, because I did have some good ones planned- ‘City Launches ‘R-VAlue’ (Social credit system which would reward residents who promote casino possibilities while punishing those who brought up controversies like Monroe Park), ‘VCU’s New Robot Avatars Attempt To Replace Adjuncts‘, ‘Reclusive Neighbor Did Not Know Pandemic Was Happening’, ‘Oregon Hill Marijuana Gardening Club‘, etc. But the reality is that we need to focus on the current reality.

Instead, let’s use this time before Easter to think about and pray for those who are battling the virus (including our Councilperson, Stephanie Lynch, who publicly announced her infection on Tuesday) and think positive thoughts about vaccines and better times ahead. Don’t be an April Fool, keep wearing your mask outside of your home.