Pesach, 2021: When it’s over, will you remember?

The Plague of Alone:  (Because 17 months of not hugging your grandchild, because you talk to yourself too much, because why wear the good jewellery?).The Plague of No Money:  (Because will your job last, because will you get a job, because will they make you go in to do your job?).The Plague of Fear:  (Because she works in a grocery store, because he coughed in the waiting room, because someone else can help the neighbour).The Plague of Abuse:  (Because drinking & eating too much why not, because just smoke it, because it’s easier to hide what’s really going on).The Plague of Disconnection:  (Because it’s too much work, because you hate ZOOM, because it’s been too long anyway).The Plague of Apathy:  (Because sidewalk litter is the least of your problems, because everyone’s got mental health issues, because why bother shaving?).The Plague of Intolerance: (Because that’s so selfish, because they’re so lucky, because her fear really bugs you).The Plague of Me First:  (Because I can, because I don’t care about them, because my business is more important than your business).

The Plague of Darkened Spaces:  (Because crowds (not art) make us sick, because you don’t really need it, because I can get it free online).The Plague of Dying:  (Because he’s old anyway, because we’ll remember her (but later), because it’s too scary to hold your hand).