From the Journal of Wendy Peterson, found in Pasadena, California. January 13

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This journal was found in a private residence in Pasadena, California. It was found during a routine scavenging mission that resulted in the destruction of all of the houses occupants due to their  having become zombies. These entries have been included in order to illustrate what the mindset was of the average American family at the outbreak of the pandemic and how unprepared most people were for how the world was going to change.

January 13, 2017

I can't believe some of the people in my neighborhood. They can't see what having someone who is not just another politician is going to do for our country. We need to do something other than business as usual. Our schools have been getting less and less funding. Last year, we almost lost the drama and music programs at John Muir High School. I mean, we live in Pasadena, not Compton! This is unacceptable. I would understand in a place like Oakland even, but we are not living in Oakland. I can't believe that Jackie didn't see this as an issue. Sure, her sons would still be able to play football or baseball, but what about those of us who have children who don't play sports. My Charlie has been in band since the 5th grade. He is working towards a music scholarship and parents like Jackie just shrugged the possible loss of his dream off. I would like to see how she would feel if it was the sports programs being "discontinued due to lack of available funding". Thankfully, there are enough of us parents who didn't want to see this happen that we were able to save the programs. Take that Jackie Maddox!!

Sherry has been preparing for the SAT's this Saturday. She is so smart that I just know she will get a great score! I know she will do better than either of Jackie's boys. Sherry is so much better at academics than they are. All the Maddox boys want to do is play football and other gladiator sports. Anything they can do that allows them to slam themselves at something, whether a ball or another player makes them happy. But Sherry likes learning so she will finish growing up to be a useful member of society. Unlike the Maddox boys. I see jobs like bag boy and gas station attendant in their futures.
  At least my kids are doing things that can make the world a better place, or at least more beautiful. Sherry says she wants to be a doctor and Charlie wants to compose music that touches peoples souls.

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