So, The Governor of Okinawa has asked all residents to refrain from going out unless it is necessary to maintain life. It had to come.
Not having much food I went to the supermarket. Food is necessary to maintain life I suppose.
The place was virtually empty.
On the bright side, Arisa-san tells me that the Japanese government is giving each household 100,000 yen. Even to me! https://nhk.io/details-on-japans-covid-19-%c2%a5100000-payment-to-every-resident-how-to-apply/?fbclid=IwAR0fCb4syzak26lVB9b9ZA-10B5rb9WUASDMVXXlpVRbBTQa1wPRs42ei_0
She explains, “The government is asking everyone to receive the money and if you don’t need the money, donate it to the nearest organization that need the money. This way, the money will flow to proper people quickly and smoothly instead of the government keeping the money. “
I think I will pass mine onto the Champagne merchants of northern France who must be going through a very hard time.
Yay Japan!
The weather is bad so I would not have done much sailing. Just have to stay at home and work on my boom crutch
The Quiet Ripple Defines The Pond 
“boom crutch” would be a good name for a rock band.
Whitfield’s ointment twice daily
how wonderful. you probably have no idea how I miss Okinawa. well, maybe you do. such a lovely place. it pleases me that you appreciate it so deeply, and that you share your appreciation.
On Thu, Apr 23, 2020 at 2:59 PM The Quiet Ripple Defines The Pond wrote:
> calderi commented: “Whitfield’s ointment twice daily” >
Good idea, maybe I can get it on Amazon.