Don’t sit at home with your worry beads as you consume the news. Action is what is needed. And yes, Virginia, each of us has the power to contribute to a better future. Want to be counted in bringing better times forward? Try this simple test to evaluate how you are or will be making a difference.

50+ points – At least you’re in the game. Can you find some stretch goals?

70+ points – Involved citizen.

90+ points –You rank as an active leader. Congratulations!

Wear a mask (20 points)

Socially distance (10 points)

Follow informed news sources, both sides! (20 points)

Register your support/use of Post Office and mail-in voting (10) ($, letters to Congress, newspaper, SM)

Register your support for adequate number of voting stations (10) (ditto)

Sign up as a census taker (5)

Sign up to work at voting stations (5)

Vote! (20 points)

Eileen Curtis

Great Falls