Author Archives: A Dreamer

In case we forgot about the pandemic…

Posted on June 4, 2020 by A Dreamer

My bar has been open for takeaway and someone popped a positive… To their credit, they immediately announced it, shut down, and everyone is on paid quarantine leave for 14 days. 2020 just isn’t going to give us a break … Continue reading →

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Fascist in Chief

Posted on June 2, 2020 by A Dreamer

I swear, there is no situation that man can’t make worse and now we have an occupying army in DC, and folks getting teargassed so he can have a fucking photo op at a church he doesn’t attend and doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Monday again

Posted on June 1, 2020 by A Dreamer

And not a restful weekend for anyone. And this morning, the BBC is interviewing a white dude… I’ll at least give him credit for knowing our craptastic history and referring to these as police riots. The police just showed over … Continue reading →

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But what can I do?

Posted on May 31, 2020 by A Dreamer

I know there are lots of us out here watching the news and the protests and want to help or get involved, but for whatever reason can’t get out in the streets. It’s OK. Here’s some things you can do: … Continue reading →

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Something that’s not total shit

Posted on May 28, 2020 by A Dreamer

And that’s important these days. My company is laying out the preliminary plan to reopen offices, and it’s not stupid or misguided. First, props to my coworkers of whom 90% said they were working just fine at home and 78% … Continue reading →

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Welp, buckle up, Virginia

Posted on May 28, 2020 by A Dreamer

We’re all going to Phase 1 tomorrow. Despite the fact that my county had 1900 new cases in the last week, and and as a state, our 7 day average for daily tests is just over 9K. We should over … Continue reading →

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Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed?

Posted on May 26, 2020 by A Dreamer

Whatever that opposite is – it’s me this morning. Come on, coffee, do you thing, and please make it quick. Weird dreams & new pillows I can’t get smushed quite right are the contributing factors today. It was so very … Continue reading →

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One Hundred Thousand

Posted on May 24, 2020 by A Dreamer

The New York Times has done an online version of the front page compilation of 1,000 people who have died in the US from the pandemic. It is appropriately haunting.

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Breakin’ out for mental health

Posted on May 23, 2020 by A Dreamer

Yup, this morning I was out and about for things that are honestly, completely unnecessary from a physical survival standpoint. But – Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts have certainly brightened my morning. All mobile ordered and social distanced and masked up, … Continue reading →

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Grocery day sads…

Posted on May 22, 2020 by A Dreamer

No cleaning wipes. But, they’re back in the cart for Tuesday’s pickup. If at first you don’t succeed and all that. The bananas were a bit on the green side, but hey, they won’t be black and only suitable for … Continue reading →

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