Plague Projects
Tips for Staying Alive
By: Charles Giuliano - Jul 20, 2020
Plague Projects
Things to do
From simple diversions
To ambitious projects
Benefits to self or others
Daily exercise
Time in the studio
That next exhibition
Binge on Netflix
Keep up with CNN
Watch the market
Stay in touch
Friends and family
Draft a will
Plan your estate
What becomes of stuff
Careers kicked to the curb
Fight for social justice
Make interesting meals
Cut back on booze
Take a snooze
Learn to bake
Let them eat cake
Binge on snacks
Write another book
Run around to doctors
Get second opinions
Schedule procedures
Brush and floss
Bits of nip and tuck
Grieve the loss
Mirror mirror on the wall
What the fuck happened
When I was Elvis
In Daddy’s Cadillac
Argue about politics
Fight with neighbors
Chase squirrels
Curse pigeons in parks
Perverse after dark
Delve into history
It’s happened before
Repress fits of rage
Turn the other chic
Mourn the fallen
Grieve them fondly
Recall happy times
Stay forever young
Hope things get better
Try acts of kindness
Take long showers
Get out in nature
Explore new places
Roads less traveled
Dine with friends
At golf courses
Enjoy magnificent views
Celebrate life
As best we can
For as long as possible
Tell others you love them
Starting at home
Bring her flowers
With nothing to celebrate
Just because
Renew your passport
Plans all those trips
For when we fly again
Keep saying that
We can get through this
Try to believe it
Hug the children
And each other