Corona Deaths

We have now had more American deaths from the coronavirus in less than three months than battlefield deaths during the entire Vietnam War.

Eatin' & Drinkin'

Half of us are going to come out of this pandemic as amazing cooks. The other half will come out with a drinking problem.

Which is which?

When this is over. what meeting do I attend first.....Weight Watchers or AA?

Tuesday Takeaways

On a bright spring day, here are some of my Tuesday thoughts.

First - the price of gasoline at the pump is great for the consumer's pocketbook.  Probably not so for those making a living on the oil patch.  Those folks who take a shower when they get off work, instead of taking a shower when they go to work!

On a recent trip to Santa Fe, required because of a dental emergency, the price of gasoline at a reservation station was $1.19 for regular.

I had to blink twice!

In a sense, I wish our gas guzzling SUV's were using more gasoline, it's so cheap!   But, that's not logical, is it?

Then, the trip to the neighborhood Target.

No problem, most of the folks shopping were wearing some type of face covering.

The shelves were filled with paper towels and toilet paper.

Thank goodness!

Keeping physical separation, I couldn't help but overhear the cashier conversation with the senior citizen in front of me.

"Thank you for coming to Target.  How are you today?"

"Not good!"

I wondered what that was all about.  The clerk continued her job and courteously told the lady to have a better day.

Last night, the big event of the last week.

Following the conclusion of the Better Call Saul season, off it was to America's Drive-In!

There was no place to park, they were all filled.   About a dozen cars were line for the drive-thru.

The wait was worth it!

Now, maybe it's time for a trip to:

ABQ Jack Frost

It happens every year!

Early Spring!

The grape vine begins to grow.

The snow arrives!

A deep freeze!

So, here's what it looked like the day after Easter!

Snowing!

Here's a shot of a protected grapevine leaf!

And, here's a shot of a grapevine leaf, high and mighty, exposed to the elements.  Jack Frost paid a visit.  The leaves crinkled as they crumbled to the ground.

Another freeze is yet to come!

Stand by!

AOC Biden

 

AOC - Congressperson Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says Joe Biden hasn't contacted her.

Who cares?

She's sounding like someone else from New York City.

"I'm the most important person in the world...pay attention to me!"

Earn the respect!

You haven't yet, all you've done is holler!

Pine Needles

When?

That question comes up all the time in many different places.

When was the right time for Bernie Sanders to say, I quit?

When should Barack Obama surface in support of Joe Biden?

When will Donald Trump quit lying?

When will self isolation end?

When can I go to the hardware store?

When will the wind stop blowing so I can get the pine needles raked? You see, our house has 5 Ponderosa Pines and 2 pinon trees protecting us from the blazing hot sun. They like to shed their needles, and it’s a mess.

When? 

That’s the most important question of the day.