A Corona Virus Blog
This stay at home period has motivated me to reach out to old friends and colleagues. It has been amazing to catch up and wish each other well. So each day I reach out to two people, at this rate I could make it to the end of the year. I have already arranged a dozen dinners and lunches. I’m doing my part to help get the economy going.
On May 25th, the US will be celebrating Memorial Day. That weekend would normally be the highlight of the F1 season, the Monaco Grand Prix. Its an event where the three days leading up to the race are filled with private parties and sunbathing. Now it will be digital playground with flashbacks of SecondLife.
As the debate about re-opening business swings from state to state, COVID-19 continues to claim lives. Without a vaccine, it is reasonable to conclude that a second or third outbreak will bring cities like New York, LA, and New Jersey back to square one. What price are we willing to pay for normal?
Aside from being exhausted from being stuck at home, I am definitely done with the news. I was stuck on a 24×7 consumption of COVID-19 news for the last 50 + Days, so I took the day off. I think I was driven to take a break when I saw a report about 100 bodies found in U-Haul trucks outside of a funeral home in New York. My heart goes out to the families who’s loved ones were treated this way. There is no excuse.
To all of the essential workers, I applaud all of you for keeping the rest of safe and keeping the lights on.
In 2011, for my 40th birthday I took a Mancation to the Gran Prix of Monaco. It was am amazing trip. My friend Claude came up with the idea one night during a cigar session at Club Macanudo. A few drinks later we were planning a trip. Everyone at the table was onboard and ready to go. By April only Claude and I had plane tickets. It worked out just fine. Claude’s network was strong in Monaco, and we had access. We drank, ate, and socialized. It was an incredible 4 days of non-stop fun in the sun.
My plan is to be back in Monaco for the Gran Prix in 2021 with my old pal Claude, and this time maybe a few of the guys will come along. They must be tired of hearing about our first trip by now.
While still reporting deaths in the hundreds, New York and New Jersey are eyeing May 15th as a target date for reopening parts of their respective states. I’m not sure how bowling alley’s will fair, but I suspect that the Jersey shore crowd is ready to hit the beach. As for me, I think I am going to hold off on my next haircut.
It’s raining and I am back cleaning up my attic. Today’s chore, going through a box of documents from 1999. What a wonderful trip down memory lane of the early part of my career. I scanned in the notes from the CEO congratulating me on a job well done, the performance reviews, awards and bonus letters. Someday, my grand kids may stumble upon old grandpa’s digital war chest and they will get a glimpse of the person I was.
Global COVID-19 cases are nearing 3 Million and the U.S. is closing in on the 1 Million mark for infections. Over 16,673 New Yorker’s have passed away due to COVID-19 as of 2 p.m. Sunday. New Jersey COVID-19 related deaths rose to 5,938 people.
It’s finally time to break out the lawn mower. The grass definitely needs to get trimmed, but I need a workout. I have the mower charging. Yes, I have a cordless mower, which I love. Its super quiet and environment friendly. Whether you are a “treehugger” or not carbon dioxide is a “bad” thing for you and the environment. The are so many new choices for electric mowers and battery options increase their range. One new mower has made the short list for my next purchase, Robotic Lawn Mowers. These robots are a little pricey, but they may save my back! And anyone who has hurt their back can tell you, that makes it priceless.
After 42 days, I have finally reached the clean out phase. Today, is attack the attic day. At a quick glance, I see car seats, toys and more toys, random house ware, etc. My kids are older now, so I will let them sift through toys and let them select a few special items. But the rest will go in to the trash. Normally, small appliances, toys, sport equipment would find its way into the next garage sale, but I don’t see those happening in the near future.
My goal is to toss at least two large bags of “STUFF”.
It’s draft and my NY Jets selected Mekhi Becton, OT from Louisville. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Jets grab a few more O-Line bodyguards for Sam Darnold. This was a true sign of hope for the start of the Football season.
