Thursday, May 28, 2020
Ski In June
Monday is the beginning
of June, but a ski resort in Colorado has reopened after being shutdown because of the pandemic.
It looks like there is still plenty of snow to ski for a few more weeks. The revenue will really
help the resort.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Wait Until Saturday
Americans were hoping
to see history made today with the launch of the Space X rocket and capsule on its journey to the International Space Station.
Today was to mark the culmination of a partnership between NASA and private industry to get our astronauts
launched on American vehicles.
Unfortunately, bad weather in Florida has postponed the
mission until Saturday afternoon.
A former astronaut providing analysis mentioned that 60% of the launches were scrubbed on their initial
target date because of the weather.
They will launch when the conditions are right.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
A New York Business
Whenever it rains in
New York City, you can always count on a small army of umbrella sellers to emerge on the streets.
I'm sure it looks different there in light of the pandemic, but a new business has risen. Vending
machines for protective safety masks have popped up in parts of Manhattan.
It allows the buyer to get a mask in a safe transaction.
Monday, May 25, 2020
Six Months From Today
My birthday will be six months from today. So much will
change between now and then, especially in light of the pandemic.
There will be a presidential election with so much at stake. What will be the status of the vaccine? Will
the virus flare up again? Will the New York City Marathon be held?
The world has changed forever in the last three months and has such an unclear future.
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Beach Time Memorial Day
There are so many people
who need to get to the beaches on Memorial Day weekend, but it causes so much traffic.
I heard the updates on the radio. Traffic was really backed up at the beach areas. That's normal
at any time.
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Birds & Glass
It's hard to believe that you could build something in New
York City that would cause migratory birds to fly into the glass facade.
A recent event showed over 30 dead birds by the building. Apparently, they get confused by the type of glass
used in construction.
It's a real challenge to have remedy for that.
Friday, May 22, 2020
It Gets Real Hot
I never knew about bedbug
treatment until I saw it done at a house in my neighborhood.
Apparently, the most effective method is to bring the temperature up to 170 degrees for a sustained period
of time.
I can't imagine the preparation needed to remove items that
could be effected by the heat. It would be very easy to leave something behind.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Taking The Eggs
Whenever a bald eagle
dies mysteriously, it can often be linked to humans. A case in New Hampshire proved to be different.
The bird was found with a puncture wound in their chest. It turns out the eagle was probably trying
to steal the eggs of a loon to feast on. The mother got angry and stabbed the thief in the chest with her beak.
Species fight all the time and it doesn't always end well.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Traffic Problem Resolved
A local home owner was
constantly complaining to public safety officials about the traffic leaving a nearby highway exit ramp. He claimed it made
it difficult for him to leave his driveway. The state responded by placing a stop sign, but with little impact.
The problem appears resolved when I drove by yesterday. The home owner apparently sold his
house which was knocked down and replaced by one much bigger.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
A Cost To Recycle
Communities around the
nation are rethinking the entire recycling process. In the past, China took a good portion of it, but the market has hit bottom
in recent years.
Cities and town are now paying extra just to recycle. New
York City could save an estimated $200 million annually if they just mixed it all in with the trash and sent it to a landfill.
With local budgets around the nation being impacted by the Coronavirus, serious consideration will
be given.
Monday, May 18, 2020
All Types of Camping
People who go camping have a broad definition of the activity. Some do it with a tent and a sleeping
bag, but others want more.
A luxury campground will be opening on Cape Cod that has
all the bells and whistles. Campers can choose from 98 fully-loaded Airstream trailers or 10 luxury canvass tents that even
come with air conditioning.
Many would question whether this is really camping, but
its all whatever people say it is.
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Debut Monday
Monday will be the debut of the reopening of Massachusetts. Everything has been shrouded in secrecy
so far.
It's amazing that nothing has really been leaked to the
media.
There will be many unhappy people tomorrow.
Saturday, May 16, 2020
No Surgery Is Routine
I don't think there is any medical surgery that is routine.
Patients are getting treatment for conditions that were never done in the past. We see that with invasive heart procedures
and joint replacements.
There are always risks involved and things don't always
turn out well for every patient, especially those with pre-existing conditions.
A 60 year old man I know had his knee replaced two years ago. He had enormous complications which resulted
in numerous ICU stays. He recently had his 89th procedure.
He has been unable to return home after two years. He caught Covid-19 while in a long term care facility,
but is now testing negative.
Before his knee replacement, he had a great deal of pain,
but his life has been upended.
Friday, May 15, 2020
Not Rushing To Gamble
Encore Boston Casino
hopes to reopen at some point in June. They have outlined some of the precautions they plan to put in place to keep everyone
safe from the Coronavirus and make them feel at ease.
I have been there several times, but it doesn't seem to be worth it to go to those extremes just to gamble.
I have no plans to travel there in the future. Gambling was never a big thrill for me. Taking in
the entire scene was more fun.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
The Bottom Crust
I buy the same label
of bread all the time. In the last couple of weeks, I noticed the crust on the bottom of each slice was well-done. after toasting.
It bordered on being burnt.
I wonder what happened during the baking process.
Was it noticed by anyone?
