Words and photos by ambassador James Joiner.
It’s funny how life can change in a matter of a week.
It’s easy to make jokes or wax ironic about the Corona Virus situation.
Then, this past unseasonably warm weekend saw a new issue take shape – tourists.
When health experts say to stay home, you should stay home.
There’s a lot to worry about, these days.
Cruising with a camera has been my favorite pastime for years. In a lot of ways, I owe my career to it. It eases the mind, distracts me enough from whatever is weighing me down to gain perspective. There’s a chemical reaction that occurs when you combine low-level exertion and high-level mental processing, a biological equation equaling creative output and positive mental attitude. With this apocalyptic weight in the air, it’s a welcome release. Pack a lunch and get some fresh air, responsibly leave the ulcerative dystopia of Internet news feeds and social media behind for a while.
Stay safe out there, be kind, and, if you’re able, try to help those around you. Remember: We’re all in this together.