Lessons for a viral pandemic

Well, this is a new one. At least, it is for me, and for the vast majority of you who read this, and the vast majority of Americans. We are undergoing an historic event that will likely alter the world we know going forward and we are being required to stay at home, except for essential activities. This event has taught me a few lessons, with more to come I expect. Let me share a few.

First, life is uncertain. We do not know the future and no matter what anyone tells you is going to happen, we do not know if it will happen until it does. This is true both now, when we know we clearly did not s...