View from the North 40: It's the attitude of the platitude

I know a lot of people have been upset lately about the fact that regular events are being canceled in the name of social distancing for a pandemic that hasn’t hit our state very hard. So, whether “misery loves company” is your thing or “I hate to say I told you so” is more your go-to saying, I’ve got some news for you.

If, in fact, your misery does enjoy company, your favorite event isn’t the only one canceled this summer.

The annual Ernest Hemingway Look-Alike Contest has been canceled in Key West this year. Every short, burly man 60-80 years of age who’s sporting gray h...