Saturday, April 4, 2020

Please quit peeing in the pool



In the spirit of spreading happy, positive, and/or silly vibes:  

·         PA man builds mini picnic tables for squirrels
·         Quarantined sportscaster announces play by play of dog eating. 
·         The Daily Show salutes Heroes of the Pandumbic
·         Not all heroes wear capes; some wear sweatpants. 
·         Happy song from #AmtrakTakeMeThere resident Jen Msumba. 


Daily pandemic update:  

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned Middle Eastern governments they must act quickly to limit the spread of the coronavirus as cases in the region have risen to nearly 60,000 -- almost double the tally of a week earlier.  Aljazeera.com timeline

4 Apr 2020
Cases
Deaths
Recovered
11:44 GMT*
Yesterday
Today
Yesterday
Today
Yesterday
Today
World
1,038,819
1,113,453
55,149
60,379
220,076
236,000
US
245,442
277,607
6,098
7,406
10,411
12,283
NY
93,053
103,476
2,538
3,218
6,590
6,662
CT
3,824
4,914
112
131
0
0
NC
2,023
2,328
18
28
37
40

*Documenting time of day because real time data updates continuously.
Tracking specific states:  NY is US epicenter, son Reid lives in CT, and I live in NC. 
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/               https://www.coronainusa.com/  

A moment of silence for those we’ve lost to coronavirus, including the first 100 in the US.


In the news:

·         University of Pittsburgh reported successful COVID-19 vaccine trial.
·         NC start-up received approval for COVID-19 test that works in 15 minutes.
·         Jared Kushner said federal stockpile not meant for use by states.
·         Politico pandemic perception versus reality.
·         Sailors cheered to support USS Teddy Roosevelt Captain Crozier as he left the ship.
·         CDC now supports voluntary mask use, following exports of millions of PPE. During 1918 flu pandemic it was illegal NOT to wear a mask in some parts of America.
·         Trump surprised his own team when he nixed reopening Obamacare enrollment.
·         Trump fired IG Atkinson who informed Congress about whistleblower complaint that led to impeachment.
·         FedEx is latest CEO to take pay cut amid a variety of corporate responses.
·         Women in ICE custody plead for release.
·         Corona beer halting production in Mexico.
·         Canada announced stimulus package details.
·         Toronto grocery store hired security to deal with shoppers.
·         Series of earthquakes struck Southern CA near Anza Friday.
·         Eight hurricanes are forecast during the 2020 Atlantic season Jun 1 – Nov 30.
·         Inside look at Joe Exotic “Tiger King” zoo.


Following Kenny Beck’s lead to share a few signs of hope:

·         NC strawberry farmers preparing for curb side pick-up!!!
·         Double rainbow over Smith Mountain Lake.
·         Yes Weekly things to do online this weekend.
·         Arc of Greensboro holds online auction fundraiser.
·         Retirement community requests cards from kids to combat loneliness.
·         Maine woman delivers groceries by dogsled to neighbors in need.
·         Church in King, NC providing 1,000 free meals to those affected by virus.
·         Newborn baby gets unique welcome from hospital parking garage.
·         Police surprised four year old boy on his birthday.
·         Hallmark gives away free cards to help people connect while apart.
·         Reese Witherspoon thanks teachers by giving them free dresses.
·         National Park Foundation activities you can do from home.


In my personal life…

Greg’s work schedule has been adjusted so that he alternates shifts with co-workers instead of working together as a team. Some of his best buddies are work mates so this week has been an adjustment; lots of phone calls, texts and emails. 

Because of his schedule change, we have 6 full days together before he returns to work next week. I imagine we might get on one another’s nerves a little bit by the end of our extended staycation but so far we’re good and I’m enjoying our extra couple time. Just wish we could be at the beach right now instead of at home. Hoping we’ll get to the beach at some point this year, and fingers crossed hurricane season won’t be too bad. Knock wood. 

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