We had our first of the year bit of lightning and thunder, last evening. It was one very impressive round of thunder, announcing a cold front. The cats freaked out. About two minutes later I got a phone alert. LOL!
When this strange time is over what would you keep?
I am hearing people say that they would like to be able to work from home more, especially those who typically have to drive a lot. I know for my part, I would like to keep the ability to be home uninterrupted, and to offer guidance from home most of the time. If no one were ill, if no one were dying, I could like this lifestyle for the most part. The two exceptions would be to be able to see loved ones freely and to no longer have to get up at 5:30am to go shopping. But I think I will keep the idea of only grocery shopping every two to three weeks. I hope curbsides continue somewhat. How about you?
I have been working from home since 1997. And off and on before that. The biggest change for me is that I am no longer able to attend the science fiction conventions I enjoy. Marcus is now doing all our grocery shopping, but I'd just as soon be able to pick out things for myself. And on-line meetings/book discussions are no real substitute for face-to-face interactions with my friends.
We look forward to restoring our social encounters, and not having to worry about contracting serious, perhaps even lethal, disease from numbskulls loose in public.
The Case for Lawmakers Voting Remotely [Click] Good Heavens— normal House voting procedure sounds downright suicidal in a plague year. I had no idea it was so bad.
[Oops-- put this in the wrong place, then erased it before I realized Susan had replied. I think this sort of fixes it.]
Pardon my cynicism, but A's hire B's, and so forth. On the other hand, the New Democrats (of whom Biden is certainly one) have been in control of the party for so long that they are not cognizant [IMO] of the world as it currently is--and has been for some time. I think that the New Dems have not only gone past their use-by date, they have definitely gone off.
Susan said: Iagree. I don't see how it's possible for a bunch of millionaires (they are) who only talk to each other and have *not one thing* in common with the rest of us, to know what real daily life is like on the ground for most of us.
BREAKING: President Trump just said "Katie" is VP staffer who tested positive. Katie Miller is VP spox & wife of WH adviser Stephen Miller. Entire West Wing has now been directly or indirectly exposed to COVID-19.
I agree. I don't see how it's possible for a bunch of millionaires (they are) who only talk to each other and have *not one thing* in common with the rest of us, to know what real daily life is like on the ground for most of us.
That won't be enough to sate him. He needs to see their faces, hear their screams and cheers and their applause. He would be like a heroin addict bingeing on Tylenol. It wouldn't be enough to satisfy him.
The Pandemic Will Change American Retail Forever [Click] “The big will get bigger as mom-and-pops perish and shopping goes virtual. In the short term, our cities will become more boring. In the long term, they might just become interesting again.” Very interesting. Two things stick in my mind after one reading: (1) the marked collapse in lunch sales, and (2) the description of the “Sears economy.” When I was growing up, the “Sears economy” was very much alive; and in recent times I have been incredulous that so many workers bought their lunches rather than bringing them from home (I almost never did). With respect to restaurants, the parallels with Prohibition are both interesting and instructive. Altogether an excellent essay.
I have been needing something creative to do. When W was bombing Baghdad we [protested, then] wallpapered the guest room. As the war worsened, we gutted and recreated our galley kitchen (and did all the work ourselves). Currently, we are working on putting in a Pollinator Garden. The contractor comes tomorrow to remove the sods from our horrible little front lawn (all crabgrass and Hawkweed!) and widen our driveway. Then I pick up 160ft of Pound-in Edging (curbside). On Monday and Tuesday we are having 4+yds (each) of gravel, garden mix and mulch delivered. After that it's a matter of making garden while the sun shines!!
ReplyDeleteWe had our first of the year bit of lightning and thunder, last evening. It was one very impressive round of thunder, announcing a cold front. The cats freaked out. About two minutes later I got a phone alert. LOL!
ReplyDeleteVT: 919/53 (+3/ 0)
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Hospitalised 5 ( 0)
Tests 18,576 (+432)
When this strange time is over
ReplyDeletewhat would you keep?
I am hearing people say that they would like to be able to work from home more, especially those who typically have to drive a lot. I know for my part, I would like to keep the ability to be home uninterrupted, and to offer guidance from home most of the time.
If no one were ill, if no one were dying, I could like this lifestyle for the most part. The two exceptions would be to be able to see loved ones freely and to no longer have to get up at 5:30am to go shopping. But I think I will keep the idea of only grocery shopping every two to three weeks. I hope curbsides continue somewhat.
How about you?
I have been working from home since 1997. And off and on before that. The biggest change for me is that I am no longer able to attend the science fiction conventions I enjoy. Marcus is now doing all our grocery shopping, but I'd just as soon be able to pick out things for myself. And on-line meetings/book discussions are no real substitute for face-to-face interactions with my friends.
DeleteWe look forward to restoring our social encounters, and not having to worry about contracting serious, perhaps even lethal, disease from numbskulls loose in public.
ReplyDeleteOHIO: COVID 23,016 and 1,306 deaths.
ReplyDeleteThings will start to re-open Tuesday the 12th,but they will all re-open without me.
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DeleteBiden’s Virtual Rally In Florida Flops [Click] This does not augur well.
ReplyDeletePoll: Biden Opens Up Wide Lead In Senate Battlegrounds [Click] Democratic challengers lead incumbent GOP senators, too.
The Case for Lawmakers Voting Remotely [Click] Good Heavens— normal House voting procedure sounds downright suicidal in a plague year. I had no idea it was so bad.
Trump Created Legal [and tax] Mess Moving Residence to Mar-a-Lago [Click] I guess that’s the way it goes with stable geniuses…
‘Those Are Empty Sir’ [Click] Pence tripped up by hot mic during publicity stunt.
Infections Double the Day After Meat Plant Reopens [Click]
Trump Administration Dysfunction Harms Delivery of Coronavirus Drug [Click] Everyone denies responsibility. Of course.
Re first link: Another Democratic presidential candidate with an incompetent staff. What is with these people?
Delete[Oops-- put this in the wrong place, then erased it before I realized Susan had replied. I think this sort of fixes it.]
DeletePardon my cynicism, but A's hire B's, and so forth. On the other hand, the New Democrats (of whom Biden is certainly one) have been in control of the party for so long that they are not cognizant [IMO] of the world as it currently is--and has been for some time. I think that the New Dems have not only gone past their use-by date, they have definitely gone off.
Susan said: Iagree. I don't see how it's possible for a bunch of millionaires (they are) who only talk to each other and have *not one thing* in common with the rest of us, to know what real daily life is like on the ground for most of us.
BREAKING: President Trump just said "Katie" is VP staffer who tested positive. Katie Miller is VP spox & wife of WH adviser Stephen Miller. Entire West Wing has now been directly or indirectly exposed to COVID-19.
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ReplyDeleteI think that the New Dems have not only gone past their use-by date, they have definitely gone off.
DeleteI agree. I don't see how it's possible for a bunch of millionaires (they are) who only talk to each other and have *not one thing* in common with the rest of us, to know what real daily life is like on the ground for most of us.
DeleteTeam Trump Considers Drive-In Theater Campaign Rallies After Coronavirus Destroyed His Preferred Option [Click] Drive-ins. Yeah.
ReplyDeleteThat won't be enough to sate him. He needs to see their faces, hear their screams and cheers and their applause. He would be like a heroin addict bingeing on Tylenol. It wouldn't be enough to satisfy him.
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ReplyDeleteBiden Still Has No Plans to Leave His House [Click]
ReplyDeleteTrump Complains Pelosi Is Not In DC When She Is [Click] Who you gonna believe, me or your lying’ eyes?
ReplyDeleteCOVID Field report from the Shenandoah Valley [Click]
ReplyDeleteMeet OAN, the little-watched right-wing news channel that Trump keeps promoting
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I have heard enough about it that I would be as pleased to meet it as to meet a meth addict in an alley. Thanks anyhow.
ReplyDeleteIt’s the Pandemic, Stupid [Click] “The shutdowns aren’t what’s driving the worst unemployment crisis since the Great Depression.”
ReplyDeleteSarah Cooper Has Mastered the Trump Joke [Click] Maybe I can find this on YouTube. If you do TikTok, you certainly can see it.
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DeleteThe Pandemic Will Change American Retail Forever [Click] “The big will get bigger as mom-and-pops perish and shopping goes virtual. In the short term, our cities will become more boring. In the long term, they might just become interesting again.” Very interesting. Two things stick in my mind after one reading: (1) the marked collapse in lunch sales, and (2) the description of the “Sears economy.” When I was growing up, the “Sears economy” was very much alive; and in recent times I have been incredulous that so many workers bought their lunches rather than bringing them from home (I almost never did). With respect to restaurants, the parallels with Prohibition are both interesting and instructive. Altogether an excellent essay.
ReplyDeleteAnd now for a shower, followed by work on the design of my second intaglio print, and some more practice for my white-line woodblock print.
ReplyDeleteI have been needing something creative to do.
ReplyDeleteWhen W was bombing Baghdad we [protested, then] wallpapered the guest room.
As the war worsened, we gutted and recreated our galley kitchen (and did all the work ourselves).
Currently, we are working on putting in a Pollinator Garden.
The contractor comes tomorrow to remove the sods from our horrible little front lawn (all crabgrass and Hawkweed!) and widen our driveway.
Then I pick up 160ft of Pound-in Edging (curbside).
On Monday and Tuesday we are having 4+yds (each) of gravel, garden mix and mulch delivered.
After that it's a matter of making garden while the sun shines!!