I haven’t written much lately, sorry, I’m working on blogging at least once a week from now on.

I thought once I retired I’d have a lot more time; how many times did I roll my eyes when a retired friend or relative would say that to me while I was working 60+ hours a week? Now, I’m saying it to you- and I mean it.

I blame poor time management and being blessed with a large family. If anyone is keeping score, I mostly blame poor time management.

One of the topics I haven’t gotten around to is the people who needlessly, or incorrectly, wear surgical masks.

The blame is not all their’s. They were swept into this “phase of their lives” by a government that told them they must wear a surgical mask to protect them from a virus that was not as bad as advertised and (it was widely known) the masks were not effective against. What a bad start!

Meanwhile, back at the topic.

I have been working courthouse security as a part-time gig after I retired. One of my regular assignments has been the State’s Attorneys & Probation Offices. Recently, a probation client requested a mask. I searched through several lockers, desks and cabinets before I found one. Prior to entering we had observed him on the security cameras in close proximity to several of the “street people” outside our door. Next, he entered our building and came so close to my partner and me that we could feel his breath on our faces. Then, after I directed him to his destination, he made his request.

Either he was afflicted with a “part-time” virus that only effects probation officers. Or He was not concerned about infecting the public or mere court security officers. Or he suspects his probation officer is carrying the plague! I didn’t know and I stopped caring as soon as he left my range of vision.

On my way home I saw a Mercedes darting in and out of traffic in a reckless way. As fate would have it, he got stuck in a lane that came to a complete stop for some reason. My lane moved up and I was able to see into his car. I observed he was the only occupant, and he was wearing a mask. Many “possible scenarios” entered my mind. I’ll offer a few up as food for thought now:

1. He’s crazy
2. He has no idea why, when or wear masks are to be worn.
3. It’s a bad tattoo
4. He was a Fauci backer showing support.
5. He’s a U-Tube contributor filming a segment.
6. He thinks it brings out the blue in his eyes.

My personal opinion is that masks were not effective during the “Pandemic” (It’s been proven that the Covid strain went through the required masks) and healthy people who wear them should be closely scrutinized. 

On that topic, there is a train of thought that goes, “The whole pandemic phase was just a government test to see how many of us would accept the government regulations about travel, masking, the vaccine and more.

I wonder, if that’s true, if they were happy or concerned about the results?

Thanks for reading to the end. Please comment and share.

Phil