The Musings of the Lunatic Farmer do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of Polyface Farm; they are meant to stimulate unorthodox thinking especially in the arena of preserving liberty.

The "I Want the Coronavirus" post from March 16 has exposed some weaknesses both in me and in this blog and its expectations, so let me deal with things one point at a time.

As we conclude this wild coronavirus week, let's remember how many things are completely stable and normal in this uncertain time.

 I have a fairly extensive speaking schedule around the world, and today it began to really collapse.  I can see things in April postponing, but one postponed that was scheduled for Oct. 24.  Really?  Does anyone think we're going to be in this situation Oct. 24?

If the coronavirus changes protocols in our culture, it will have been well worth it. Time will tell. What is the coronavirus teaching us?

Can you spare another few minutes of coronavirus chatter? The Wall Street Journal yesterday carried an article about a New Jersey school teacher who took his class to Italy and contracted the coronavirus and almost died. His story is terrifying and his warnings dire.

The Freedom Hub is dedicated to all liberty-minded options in health. I was a guest on their program last year. On an upcoming program, they will highlight the work of Jawad Arshad, an emergency room doctor who got so fed up with health care bureaucracy that he finally developed a Health Cash Market app.

I'm learning a ton about events and food trucks.  As we plan the Mother Earth News (MEN) fair here July 17-18  (www.motherearthfair.com) the nuances of what we want and what we don't want become more complex by the day.  It's fascinating.

  I'm not a member of any political party and move freely between liberals and libertarians.  If somebody embraces food freedom, I don't care what political persuasion they're from; I'll promote them.

Yesterday I spent the day with the organizers of what promises to be the largest nature resort east of the Mississippi.  The 550 acre property is currently just forest, but things will happen soon as it takes shape.  It's located west of Strasburg, Virginia out Route 55….

As you know, coronavirus is front and center.  Yesterday for the first time I had a guy refuse to shake my hand after a speech, citing coronavirus fears.  I was taken aback.  You mean people can't touch anymore?