This week we again look at some of the many stories and cartoons that abound during this time of COVID-19, self isolation and self distancing.
The many billions that have been spent by governments around the world trying protect the health of their citizens and maintain their economies at a time of COVID-19 means that spending on Defence and Defence support will be reduced significantly as a result of the virus. So maybe even the worst of things have a silver lining.
In the small town of Smyra Georgia in the USA, Charity Salyers, the owner of Vittles Restaurant sold her treasured 2016 Ford Mustang GT for US$11000 in order to be able to continue paying her eight employees until the business can reopen (hopefully) in two months time.
An elderly artist was holding an exhibition at a well known gallery. Unfortunately because of COVID-19 hardly anyone had come to see the works of art.
One afternoon he wandered into the gallery and the owner looked at him and said, "I've got good news and bad news. The good news is that someone came in and asked about the value of your paintings if you died. On hearing that they would appreciate in value, he bought the lot."
"What's the bad news?" the artist inquired.
"The gallery owner responded, "The buyer was your doctor!"
