In the Times, yesterday, I saw an article about emotional store signs of a closed New York.







During the rest of the day, there were other signs of these strange times, including these:

















I appreciate that particular sign of the times: let us be compassionate and kind to remove the sadness of the world.
Here is “A Sign of the Times” by Petula Clark (from a long time ago):
It’s a sign of the times that I was concerned about the health of Petula Clark, who is eighty-seven years old.
It’s a sign of the times that Anna Jaworski — who does the podcast “Heart to Heart to Anna”— asked me to appear on her show again, this time talking about the coronavirus and people with high risk heart conditions like me. Here‘s a link to my appearance on her show last year, and I’ll share the link for the new show when I get it.
It’s a sign of the times that I’m especially grateful for every day, here and now, with YOU.