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Monday Thoughts

Random thoughts….
Question: how are we going to get a vaccine by the end of the year if we haven’t yet figured out a way to stock toilet paper in our stores?

A friend texted me the other day and said he hated the term “new normal.”

I agree.

We can’t think that we will be living in a pandemic forever. We just can’t. We will get back to living life which includes socializing with other humans.

What do I miss most?

Hugs. Giving them and getting them.

There is no acceptable excuse to avoid a Zoom call or Zoom Happy Hour. What are you going to say, ‘I’m busy’—it doesn’t fly.

The press is not the enemy of the people. It’s the guarantor of our Democracy.

I hate inaccurate reporting as much as the next person and have been on the receiving end of bad reporting. But our First Amendment sets us apart and we must get back to a place where we can agree on objective facts. PS There is some remarkable journalism being practiced today. Look no further than the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and right here at home I’ve been impressed recently by the work of C. Ron Allen in the Boca Tribune.

It’s alarming that Palm Beach County is one of three counties nationally considered high risk thanks to increasing infections.

We took a ride downtown over the weekend and didn’t see a lot of social distancing. Complacency in these times can get you and others in trouble. It can kill you.

One of the saving graces of staying at home in 2020: streaming services.

Can you call imagine how long the nights would be without Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime?

Here’s a few recommendations: “Never Have I Ever” on Netflix, “Upload” on Amazon and “I Know This Much is True” on HBO.

Also don’t miss “The Last Dance” on ESPN.

There is some talk about moving the start of hurricane season to May from June.

Between coronavirus, murder hornets, locusts and toilet paper shortages I would argue that we can do without hurricanes this year.

We’ve got enough on the plate for a while.

On a personal note, I wanted to thank everyone for the overwhelming support after we posted about the loss of our beloved golden retriever Teddy last week.

We received flowers, cards, comforting messages and even a poster featuring Teddy.

He was the best dog imaginable.

I believe he’s in a better place, free of pain and that we will see each other again.

Thank you for all the love and concern. You are the very best. And again of you can rescue a pet please do so. You will find that they rescue you.

The New Abnormal

Ahhh quarantine life.

When you can’t wait to take the garbage out because it’s your outing for the day.

I’m hoping that you are trying to be productive as you work from home or shelter in place.

I’m trying.

But yes it’s trying.

I miss life as we knew it.

I don’t like the new abnormal.

I do appreciate the need to do what we’re doing and I really love the texts, emails and phone calls from concerned friends and family. It’s been great to catch up.

But I miss my life. I know I’m not alone.

I have been working. But I miss my co-workers. I’ve been writing but I feel blocked. I’ve been exercising but I miss the gym.

I have been reading and can recommend some good books.

“Golden Gates” is an amazing book about the lack of attainable housing in America. Most of the book’s action is centered in California which is wrestling with a major homeless crisis. The book chronicles the rise of the YIMBY movement which stands for Yes in My Back Yard and how they battle NIMBYS (Not in My Back Yard) in a never ending series of clashes. It’s a great read.

I also started “Call Sign Chaos’ the autobiography of General Jim Mattis who served as Secretary of Defense. It’s an interesting treatise on leadership, the Marine Corps, foreign policy and national defense.

On TV, I can recommend “The Plot Against America” on HBO which is so well done and “Unorthodox” on Netflix.

If you love rock music, don’t miss Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Live at Hyde Park. It’s a tour de force performance in front of a huge crowd. It will get you off your feet. And keep a close eye out for Delray’s Max Weinberg who gives an amazing performance on the drums. Max is the best.

Speaking of rock music, if

you love Bob Dylan—and I do—his new song “Murder Most Foul” is a can’t miss listen. It is 17 minutes long so prepare. But it will haunt you for days.

I know, I know, you don’t want to be haunted right about now.

I can’t blame you. But this is a good kind of haunting. Dylan is a gift. We can all use one right about now.