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    The Rise & Fall of Our COVID Fortress

    The virus stalks us still. Build, maintain and protect your fortress.

    By ivwordsblog, 10 monthsFebruary 7, 2023 ago
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    Climate Crisis

    Impacts of the Pandemic on Climate Change

    Has the COVID-19 pandemic helped or hurt us in the fight against climate change?

    By Lena Milton, 2 yearsFebruary 8, 2022 ago
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    Poems

    Sorrowful Lines from the COVID Front Lines

    I will tell you the thing / I will never forget. / Watching them die / in breathless regret…

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 2 yearsJanuary 3, 2022 ago
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    Poems

    hearts are falling

    in the 13th month / hearts are falling / colorless cutouts / hang from the glass

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 3 yearsMarch 17, 2021 ago
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    Climate Crisis

    I Have Been Chosen

    I’m thankful. Somewhat relieved. Guardedly happy. And hopeful that you get your COVID vaccine soon, too.

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 3 yearsMarch 9, 2021 ago
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    Coronavirus/COVID-19

    Covid Comments by Sanford Health CEO Put People at Risk

    Kelby Krabbenhoft needs to apologize to frontline healthcare professionals and resign, assuming Sanford Health’s board doesn’t fire him first.

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 3 yearsNovember 20, 2020 ago
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    Coronavirus/COVID-19

    Covid and the Kids

    The base assertions driving decisions for in-person vs. distance learning in schools need to be questioned.

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 3 yearsNovember 19, 2020 ago
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    Coronavirus/COVID-19

    Covid, One Friday the 13th to Another

    Eight months. No learning. No leadership. Surreal.

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 3 yearsNovember 13, 2020 ago

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