By now there are no real reasons NOT to wear a mask when you are out and about. We’ve learned how much masks can stop the spread of COVID 19 in real time by seeing numbers of cases plummet in cities with mask mandates. We’ve learned that herd immunity through community spread is likely not even possible, let alone feasible. … Read more »
As many of you know, my husband and I had a visitor from California last week. Herschel has spent his entire life in large cities- grew up in Brooklyn, and then moved to San Francisco and later Los Angeles. The only place in the Midwest he’s ever been is Chicago. So, coming to my town of 4500 people was a… Read more »
We’ve all seen a few- or maybe a lot of you are very popular- announcements that couples are pushing back/ rescheduling their weddings due to COVID 19. Of course we all need to social distance right now, and that’s hard to do in a church or large reception hall. I’m here to suggest something you might think is crazy if… Read more »
Today is both International Panic day AND International Picnic Day. Both seem uniquely relevant in 2020. I can make cases for celebrating either one, so I will let you decide which one makes the most sense to you. Let me know how it goes!
Today is Waitstaff Appreciation Day. If you ever were a waiter or waitress yourself, you know what a lousy job it is. Crazy weird hours, unreasonable customers, aching feet, the list goes on. It’s a necessary job in today’s world but often one that’s looked down upon by folks who think they are “better than that”. The year 2020 has… Read more »
Who else is sick of being home all the time??? I know I am. I understand why we’re doing it, it’s just getting old. Do you know what I’m even more sick of? Being told that I should be using this time to learn a new language, start enjoying opera, learn how to make 5 star worthy meals at… Read more »
