our new normal for a while at least. We do the same thing with everything we buy these days and we too keep a bag in the lanai to put all those plastic bags in. I so hate these plastic bags…in normal times we bring our own cloth bags to the stores.Good morning!
Had grocery delivery yesterday, and ordered fruits and veggies......bunch of bananas...nope.....one banana. Squash and other veggies and fruits were delivered as ordered, though.
Delivery woman was excellent......stayed far away from our door, and placed the bags on our front porch.... left an additional tip on the chair, and she had gloves on also.
While outside with gloves, I took each item out of its bag, wiped it down with Lysol, and disposed of the plastic bags in the nearby box I have for trash.
This is our new normal?!? God help us!!
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No ... there's been no contact. Kate and her family are in Delaware and Trent's family is in Colorado.
We're waiting to hear more about what the conditions are in Trent's household. At this time we only now he step-Dad has been sick, was just tested, and it's positive. We don't know 'how' sick and/or will that mean the rest of the family will get tested. A lot of unknowns right now.
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C'mon Janet .. you know as well as I do the Vehicle Companies just want to maintain some degree of sales .. they would resort to Robot employees if they could train them to sell a vehicle ..
I can't speak for anyone else, but my particular Future has never been this unclear .. Today is not my normal and I refuse to accept it as such .. I stay busy, try and maintain .. I'm not lamenting, I'm just plain biatching .. when I get to the lamenting, you'll know it ..
This makes me sad .. on my street, I think I've seen more kids out on bikes than I have in years .. so, in some ways, that's s good thing ..
Good morning everyone! I hope everyone has a good day today!
I'm getting ready to go have laser surgery on my blind eye. They hope to restore some of the sight in that eye. Wish me luck!
On another note I can't get my medication for my narcolepsy because my neurologist is only doing appointments over the phone and they can't call this prescription in to the pharmacy. We rescheduled for may so I'm hoping I can be seen by then. I hate constantly nodding out!
I'm getting ready to go have laser surgery on my blind eye. They hope to restore some of the sight in that eye. Wish me luck!
On another note I can't get my medication for my narcolepsy because my neurologist is only doing appointments over the phone and they can't call this prescription in to the pharmacy. We rescheduled for may so I'm hoping I can be seen by then. I hate constantly nodding out!
Mornin' . . . Nice sunny and fairly cool day so far around here - So Windows Are Open . . . Cleaning Woman coming later to freshen up the Kitchen and Bathroom - or should I say "Clean & Sanitize" better then I can . . . 
ANYWAY . . .
Actually I think I am also misunderstanding something here - don't know what I said to Ya' . . . 
So can "You" please elaborate on your statement . . . Thanks
Well - Let's be honest, "Normal" usually just doesn't depend on the extent of damage - it really depends on where Ya' are living in Florida . . . Without being to insensitive - "WE" Got a number of idiots living here - both young and old living on the edge , especially during hurricanes . . . They are driving around rushing to get supplies at the last minute; Cleaning Food off all the selves (just like now); Lining up at the last minute to Fill-up the gas tanks for both their vehicles and generator gas tanks - all the while arguing who's next - with a loaded Gun strapped to the hip; Batteries, etc - just before it comes and then as the Hurricane hits some of these people are standing outside or at the beach or even still driving around in their cars - even after the hurricane goes through they refuse to pay attention to mandatory stops at major intersections without stop signs . . .
That's GREAT and It probably will help in your situation - as it would for many others too . . . And - While I do agree with you about a number of things and take precautions, especially since I am someone that checks all the boxes (Heart Disease, Diabetic, COPD, Asthma, over 65), I also feel "WE" all cannot be that afraid to totally lock yourself up as though the eventual "Apocalypse" is already here . . .
AND - On that note - Not being a morning person at all . . . Ya' might remember or know already from previous post I'm not a Morning Person - NOT anywhere near being even "Human" if I get up that early and before coffee . . . Given this - If I did go during those "Senior Hours" no one could be in the store . . . Matter of fact, It would be absolutely worse if I went to any of those stores at that time slots . . . BTW: At "My" age do I NEED a carry permit . . . 
For "Me" I find it more convenient to just go "shopping" for the Foods I NEED during regular business hours (I NEED to pick out what fruits/Veg I want and make sure I get FRESH) . . . Thankfully, I still use the motorized shopping charts (not that I have a choice when I am in a large store) , which allow for at least 3' of distance and if Ya' drive a little crazy - People definitely move out of the way and fast . . . Just Sayin' . . .
AGREED - Couldn't have said it any better . . .
FYI: Still can, however Ya' have to pack them yourself - as "You" do if you go the Aldi's/Stop & Shop stores . . . Just Sayin' . . .
Another FYI: For what it's worth - A friend share this "story" with "Me" this morning . . .
Do you need to wash your groceries? And other advice for shopping safely
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ANYWAY . . .
Actually I think I am also misunderstanding something here - don't know what I said to Ya' . . . So can "You" please elaborate on your statement . . . Thanks
Well - Let's be honest, "Normal" usually just doesn't depend on the extent of damage - it really depends on where Ya' are living in Florida . . . Without being to insensitive - "WE" Got a number of idiots living here - both young and old living on the edge , especially during hurricanes . . . They are driving around rushing to get supplies at the last minute; Cleaning Food off all the selves (just like now); Lining up at the last minute to Fill-up the gas tanks for both their vehicles and generator gas tanks - all the while arguing who's next - with a loaded Gun strapped to the hip; Batteries, etc - just before it comes and then as the Hurricane hits some of these people are standing outside or at the beach or even still driving around in their cars - even after the hurricane goes through they refuse to pay attention to mandatory stops at major intersections without stop signs . . .
That's GREAT and It probably will help in your situation - as it would for many others too . . . And - While I do agree with you about a number of things and take precautions, especially since I am someone that checks all the boxes (Heart Disease, Diabetic, COPD, Asthma, over 65), I also feel "WE" all cannot be that afraid to totally lock yourself up as though the eventual "Apocalypse" is already here . . .
AND - On that note - Not being a morning person at all . . . Ya' might remember or know already from previous post I'm not a Morning Person - NOT anywhere near being even "Human" if I get up that early and before coffee . . . Given this - If I did go during those "Senior Hours" no one could be in the store . . . Matter of fact, It would be absolutely worse if I went to any of those stores at that time slots . . . BTW: At "My" age do I NEED a carry permit . . .
For "Me" I find it more convenient to just go "shopping" for the Foods I NEED during regular business hours (I NEED to pick out what fruits/Veg I want and make sure I get FRESH) . . . Thankfully, I still use the motorized shopping charts (not that I have a choice when I am in a large store) , which allow for at least 3' of distance and if Ya' drive a little crazy - People definitely move out of the way and fast . . . Just Sayin' . . .
AGREED - Couldn't have said it any better . . .
FYI: Still can, however Ya' have to pack them yourself - as "You" do if you go the Aldi's/Stop & Shop stores . . . Just Sayin' . . .
Another FYI: For what it's worth - A friend share this "story" with "Me" this morning . . .
Do you need to wash your groceries? And other advice for shopping safely
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Okay - Interesting article in the Local Sun Sentinel News Paper today - which was originally printed in the New York Times - that I think might be very appropriate for some people to read given the informative content:
Just Sayin' . . .
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Prevailing over loneliness
Isolating because of the coronavirus is bad for your health, making social contact crucial to enduring the outbreak
GRACIA LAM/The New York Times
By Jane E. Brody
The New York Times
Two years ago, when Dr. Vivek Murthy, the former surgeon general of the United States, started researching his book, “Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World,” he never anticipated how relevant the topic would be now that it is about to be published.
The coronavirus pandemic and resulting advice — stay home if at all possible, avoid convening with others and refrain from close contacts even on the street — has intensified the harm inflicted by factors that already isolate people and rendered many of the antidotes to isolation moot.
As Murthy points out, we’re wired for human connection that can counter the damaging biological effects of stress and anxiety. But face-to-face relationships have already been undermined by electronic “conversations” during which human needs and feelings are less honestly conveyed. We may talk more to one another’s voicemail than we do to one another.
According to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, social isolation has been linked to a 50% increased risk of dementia, a 29% increased risk of heart disease and a 32% increased risk of stroke.
We, after all, evolved as a species that thrives on human connection and cooperation. Put these on hold and there’s an inevitable price to pay. And it’s not just the elderly who are likely to pay it, though many older people were already missing meaningful human contact long before the coronavirus struck.
The damaging effects of loneliness on health are not restricted to any age or ethnic group. Any one of us can suffer the consequences, as Murthy says he experienced as a child who was shy and shunned by his age-mates.
Based on a variety of studies, Murthy reports, the effect of social isolation and loneliness on longevity equals that of smoking 15 cigarettes a day and exceeds the risks associated with obesity, excessive alcohol consumption and lack of exercise. Advice to avoid COVID-19 through social distancing can, for many people, increase the risk of physical and emotional harm from inadequate social contact.
My daughter-in-law emphasized my need to be strict about protective guidelines, not just for my own health but to prevent a domino effect that could jeopardize the lives of more fragile members of my extended family. There is no room for selfishness during a deadly pandemic.
All of which raises the question: What can people do to minimize the risk of being lonely when cut off from direct human contact?
Murthy explains that loneliness is distinct from solitude: “Loneliness is the subjective feeling that you’re lacking the social connections you need — the feeling of closeness, trust and affection of genuine friends, loved ones and community.”
And within that definition lie important clues to countering the effects of physical isolation that is now needed to slow the spread of this potentially deadly and likely uncontainable infection. Our best hope at the moment is to keep the most vulnerable people safe and our medical facilities and personnel from being overwhelmed by those who may become dangerously ill.
So far, this disaster has brought out the best in people in many communities. My younger neighbors, for example, have offered to help if I need anything — food, medication, whatever. A block away, emails and phone numbers were shared so that someone who needs help can call on a neighbor without leaving home.
I just hope magnanimous feelings survive what are likely to be prolonged restrictions on personal freedom, especially now that children are home 24/7 and most venues outside the home for release and entertainment — cultural, physical and emotional — have been shut down. Critically important is maintaining soul-restoring human connections.
Michele Weiner-Davis, a relationship expert in Boulder, Colorado, told me, “Offering to help others, reaching out, adopting the Buddhist perspective of focusing on the here and now, can inoculate a person against anxiety.”
Said Murthy: “Helping another person can be an incredibly powerful experience that not only forms a connection between people but also reaffirms to ourselves that we’re bringing value to the world. Reach out to your neighbors and ask how they’re doing, how you can assist in a big or small way. Many people will be struggling during this crisis. They won’t have the help they need, the income or emotional support to get through it.”
A persistent refrain from everyone I asked: If you do nothing else, “Pick up the phone, call someone and ask how they’re doing,” Weiner-Davis said.
Stacy Torres, a sociologist at the University of California, San Francisco, concurred: “The old-fashioned telephone is very important. You can hear something in a person’s voice that can’t be detected in an email.”
Last week, I devoted an entire day to talking on the phone with distant friends, catching up on their lives and sending verbal hugs. I ended the day feeling connected and renewed.
This virus has been a valuable reminder of what I was missing.
Murthy said it didn’t have to be a long conversation.
“It’s not about finding more time; it’s about making the time we have available better quality,” he said. “Eliminate distractions when talking — no multitasking. A five-minute conversation when you have someone’s full attention can make a big difference to how a person feels.
“The sound and tone of a person’s voice provide rich input into how someone is doing. Videoconferencing is even better. It most replicates direct contact because you can actually see each other.
“Too many people worship false gods — wealth, reputation, power — that are not more important than the people in our lives. Relationships are what make our lives worth living.”
Torres also urged people to “do whatever you can do to connect with people while staying within recommended guidelines, like donating to soup kitchens not just money for the food but for the person who delivers it. We’ve got to do anything we can do remotely or from 6 feet away.”
Once this viral crisis is over, my most cherished hope is that we not forget the lessons we learned during this time about the value of creating and sustaining meaningful connections with other people.
As Murthy told me, “If we want to be a stronger, more resilient society, we have to focus on rebuilding foundations centered around people.”
Isolating because of the coronavirus is bad for your health, making social contact crucial to enduring the outbreak
GRACIA LAM/The New York Times
By Jane E. Brody
The New York Times
Two years ago, when Dr. Vivek Murthy, the former surgeon general of the United States, started researching his book, “Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World,” he never anticipated how relevant the topic would be now that it is about to be published.
The coronavirus pandemic and resulting advice — stay home if at all possible, avoid convening with others and refrain from close contacts even on the street — has intensified the harm inflicted by factors that already isolate people and rendered many of the antidotes to isolation moot.
As Murthy points out, we’re wired for human connection that can counter the damaging biological effects of stress and anxiety. But face-to-face relationships have already been undermined by electronic “conversations” during which human needs and feelings are less honestly conveyed. We may talk more to one another’s voicemail than we do to one another.
According to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, social isolation has been linked to a 50% increased risk of dementia, a 29% increased risk of heart disease and a 32% increased risk of stroke.
We, after all, evolved as a species that thrives on human connection and cooperation. Put these on hold and there’s an inevitable price to pay. And it’s not just the elderly who are likely to pay it, though many older people were already missing meaningful human contact long before the coronavirus struck.
The damaging effects of loneliness on health are not restricted to any age or ethnic group. Any one of us can suffer the consequences, as Murthy says he experienced as a child who was shy and shunned by his age-mates.
Based on a variety of studies, Murthy reports, the effect of social isolation and loneliness on longevity equals that of smoking 15 cigarettes a day and exceeds the risks associated with obesity, excessive alcohol consumption and lack of exercise. Advice to avoid COVID-19 through social distancing can, for many people, increase the risk of physical and emotional harm from inadequate social contact.
My daughter-in-law emphasized my need to be strict about protective guidelines, not just for my own health but to prevent a domino effect that could jeopardize the lives of more fragile members of my extended family. There is no room for selfishness during a deadly pandemic.
All of which raises the question: What can people do to minimize the risk of being lonely when cut off from direct human contact?
Murthy explains that loneliness is distinct from solitude: “Loneliness is the subjective feeling that you’re lacking the social connections you need — the feeling of closeness, trust and affection of genuine friends, loved ones and community.”
And within that definition lie important clues to countering the effects of physical isolation that is now needed to slow the spread of this potentially deadly and likely uncontainable infection. Our best hope at the moment is to keep the most vulnerable people safe and our medical facilities and personnel from being overwhelmed by those who may become dangerously ill.
So far, this disaster has brought out the best in people in many communities. My younger neighbors, for example, have offered to help if I need anything — food, medication, whatever. A block away, emails and phone numbers were shared so that someone who needs help can call on a neighbor without leaving home.
I just hope magnanimous feelings survive what are likely to be prolonged restrictions on personal freedom, especially now that children are home 24/7 and most venues outside the home for release and entertainment — cultural, physical and emotional — have been shut down. Critically important is maintaining soul-restoring human connections.
Michele Weiner-Davis, a relationship expert in Boulder, Colorado, told me, “Offering to help others, reaching out, adopting the Buddhist perspective of focusing on the here and now, can inoculate a person against anxiety.”
Said Murthy: “Helping another person can be an incredibly powerful experience that not only forms a connection between people but also reaffirms to ourselves that we’re bringing value to the world. Reach out to your neighbors and ask how they’re doing, how you can assist in a big or small way. Many people will be struggling during this crisis. They won’t have the help they need, the income or emotional support to get through it.”
A persistent refrain from everyone I asked: If you do nothing else, “Pick up the phone, call someone and ask how they’re doing,” Weiner-Davis said.
Stacy Torres, a sociologist at the University of California, San Francisco, concurred: “The old-fashioned telephone is very important. You can hear something in a person’s voice that can’t be detected in an email.”
Last week, I devoted an entire day to talking on the phone with distant friends, catching up on their lives and sending verbal hugs. I ended the day feeling connected and renewed.
This virus has been a valuable reminder of what I was missing.
Murthy said it didn’t have to be a long conversation.
“It’s not about finding more time; it’s about making the time we have available better quality,” he said. “Eliminate distractions when talking — no multitasking. A five-minute conversation when you have someone’s full attention can make a big difference to how a person feels.
“The sound and tone of a person’s voice provide rich input into how someone is doing. Videoconferencing is even better. It most replicates direct contact because you can actually see each other.
“Too many people worship false gods — wealth, reputation, power — that are not more important than the people in our lives. Relationships are what make our lives worth living.”
Torres also urged people to “do whatever you can do to connect with people while staying within recommended guidelines, like donating to soup kitchens not just money for the food but for the person who delivers it. We’ve got to do anything we can do remotely or from 6 feet away.”
Once this viral crisis is over, my most cherished hope is that we not forget the lessons we learned during this time about the value of creating and sustaining meaningful connections with other people.
As Murthy told me, “If we want to be a stronger, more resilient society, we have to focus on rebuilding foundations centered around people.”
Just Sayin' . . .
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To EVERYONE . . .
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GOOD VIBES & POSITIVE HEALTHY THOUGHTS . . .
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Deal of the Day ..
Two PC games, One for PC or Mac .. absolutely free .. these are not shoot-em games, rather more exploration and mystery
Hob
Gone Home - Go Home Again
Two PC games, One for PC or Mac .. absolutely free .. these are not shoot-em games, rather more exploration and mystery
Hob
Gone Home - Go Home Again
Second Deal of the Day ..
Android or iPhone/iPad .. also, absolutely free ::
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ustwo.monumentvalley2
Android or iPhone/iPad .. also, absolutely free ::
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ustwo.monumentvalley2
AGREED ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
Very Interesting choice, especially given the story line . . .
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A bit of an undisclosed Factoid .. back in the day of "Myst" and other similar PC games, I was quite into them .. then, one day I said to myself "Damn, Man, you're looking up way to often to find it's 3:00 AM and you're still glued to this game .." ..
So, I quit cold Turkey .. now, especially with some free shtuff, I'm thinking I'll give it a whirl again .. although, I refuse to play on a phone ..
Laser surgery is over for now. The dr said he got rid of a lot of blood and he thinks he stopped the bleeding. I have to go back in 2 weeks for more laser surgery and 2 weeks after that he's going to inject it again. I'm not in pain but I'm very tired. I think I'll lay down for a while. Thanks for prayers and good thoughts. I'm sure they helped!
Well, keep up with the good news. We could all use some.
For what it's worth, I have a pre-cataract appointment on the 16th. Sign on the office door said all appointments through the 13th have been canceled. I would bet a couple of donuts they will extend that.
FINALLY!!! As of midnight tonight our idiot governor has ordered everyone to stay home except for food (grocery or restaurant), pharmacy and essentials shopping until May 1. All other stores are closing and cops were told they can stop cars on the road to check where people are heading. I’m sorry it had to come to that but We have the fourth highest number of cases and our numbers have grown by a thousand per day for the past couple. If he had done this at least the first of March we wouldn’t be in this mess now.
How well this will work we’ll see. A lot of stupid people out there and you can’t fix stupid.
How well this will work we’ll see. A lot of stupid people out there and you can’t fix stupid.
Going home appeals to me. Downloaded. Thanks
Third Deal of the Day ..
Stream 500 Hours of HBO for Free starting tomorrow ..
HBO to stream 500 hours of programming for free, including all episodes of The Sopranos, Veep
Stream 500 Hours of HBO for Free starting tomorrow ..
HBO to stream 500 hours of programming for free, including all episodes of The Sopranos, Veep
Hi all. Like you, we're limiting when we have to go out and are very careful. I'm in a small town, surrounded by hot spots in the county. The latest story is that a *!%#** local nursing home (part of a chain) was not following PPE protocols. Several patients tested positive, 2 have died. We're also in the high risk group so it's scary to know it's around us.
Work closed on March 16th and we had to lay off most employees. The state has extended the emergency to May 4 and I'm afraid it will go longer. As admin, I'm now working from home. I've been dealing with employees, the dept. of unemployment assistance, and trying to figure out how we can apply for govt loans along with some of the other usual stuff. My mind is spinning and my to do list keeps growing. I suppose that's a good position to be in but it's stressful. We're hoping to survive this crisis.
The husband and I have been taking a daily walk around town, weather permitting. Other walkers are very considerate, keeping a safe distance. I think this is what is keeping us sane (as much as possible anyway).
Best to everyone - stay safe and well! You're all in my thoughts and heart.
Work closed on March 16th and we had to lay off most employees. The state has extended the emergency to May 4 and I'm afraid it will go longer. As admin, I'm now working from home. I've been dealing with employees, the dept. of unemployment assistance, and trying to figure out how we can apply for govt loans along with some of the other usual stuff. My mind is spinning and my to do list keeps growing. I suppose that's a good position to be in but it's stressful. We're hoping to survive this crisis.
The husband and I have been taking a daily walk around town, weather permitting. Other walkers are very considerate, keeping a safe distance. I think this is what is keeping us sane (as much as possible anyway).
Best to everyone - stay safe and well! You're all in my thoughts and heart.
I posted earlier about the free games at Bigfish. 8 of them and they beat Myst all to heck. If you want to sign up for game club for 6.99, you get a game credit, can cancel anytime. You don't have to be a member of the club to get the free games but if you do, you will then get the punch card credits which will equal a bunch more free games. All in all, you can get about 14 games for the 6.99 fee doing it that way.A bit of an undisclosed Factoid .. back in the day of "Myst" and other similar PC games, I was quite into them .. then, one day I said to myself "Damn, Man, you're looking up way to often to find it's 3:00 AM and you're still glued to this game .." ..
So, I quit cold Turkey .. now, especially with some free shtuff, I'm thinking I'll give it a whirl again .. although, I refuse to play on a phone ..
Big Fish Games
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