Tag Archives: Holidays

More good news

Posted on November 23, 2020 by A Dreamer

Oxford/Astra Zeneca vaccine – 70% effective, 90% when done as a two dose regimen. There is a light at the end of the tunnel – just stay home and hang tight until we’re there. The only big downside I see … Continue reading →

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Whew, we have a turkey

Posted on November 22, 2020 by A Dreamer

Well, technically a bone in turkey breast, but WE HAVE IT! The plan was hit Giant, Lidl, Safeway, Giant, Safeway, Giant, Safeway, Giant and cry if that didn’t work. (Last year, I think I had to go as far as … Continue reading →

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Yay, Friday!

Posted on November 13, 2020 by A Dreamer

Covid cases are going through the roof everywhere, 45 still hasn’t conceded, but fuck it, you made it to another Friday and that is something these days. JOB WELL DONE, PEOPLE! We’re just under 2 weeks to Thanksgiving. Given that … Continue reading →

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Thank You To Our Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2020 by A Dreamer

I appreciate the sacrifice both you and your families have made in service of our country. I’m trying to get you a government that does as well.

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That was so nice!!

Posted on November 1, 2020 by A Dreamer

We had about 50 kids show up, all being smart, all little groups of 2-3 kids, and it did my heart so much good to see them having fun and doing something relatively normal. They’ve been through a lot this … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2020 by A Dreamer

We are treading the line between normal and safe here, and I think we can pull it off. Halloween as an adult holiday, I couldn’t give a rat’s ass about – but I love it for the kids. I love … Continue reading →

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Happy Labor Day! Thank a Union!

Posted on September 7, 2020 by A Dreamer

Every industry in this country needs a union. Every. Damn. One. I’m not a recent convert to being pro-union by any means. I remember way back at the start of my career watching the uncompensated overtime with no comp time … Continue reading →

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We made it to another Friday

Posted on June 19, 2020 by A Dreamer

Well done YOU! And it’s Juneteenth, and I can’t wait to get on Twitter to find white people trying to co-opt it to make themselves feel better. That being said, I am glad it’s becoming a more widely known day … Continue reading →

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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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Hey, it’s Cinco de Mayo!

Posted on May 5, 2020 by A Dreamer

And guess who forgot to put Coronas and limes on the grocery list for today’s pickup? So, my company has done a nice thing, for the next month and a half, we get to knock off early every other Friday. … Continue reading →

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