Under the Wire

It goes without saying there is nothing funny about Covid-19. My sincere sympathies go out to those who have lost loved ones to the virus.

That said, I have often heard the phrase, “Even in the darkest storm, there will be a flash of light.” Today’s column is about such a flash during the darkness of this pandemic.

While she repeatedly denies it, I have a younger sister. I cannot divulge her name since previous such exposure has resulted in phone calls threatening disclosure of embarrassing moments in my earlier years.

As formidable as she may sound, the truth is, she may be funnier and strang...