Are we in the NEW NORMAL?

What's it been now, three months since the news media went haywire over the COVID 19? Soon after, the lock-down occurred and the world came to a halt. I don't really watch the news (for years) and figure if there is anything I REALLY need to know, I'll hear about it from someone. News broadcast are so darn bias, one way or the other. I am curious to what things have really changed in your lives, other than the stuff we hear and see on the newscast. I actually don't think much has changed in Nancy and my lives. Nancy is dealing with her mother and moving her into a assisted group home and getting her financial affairs organized. And even tho it stresses Nancy, she has done an outstanding job. We probably see more of our grandkids now. Our one granddaughter and her friend (who like another grandchild) has been coming over and putting together small cuddle quilts for themselves. Of course Nancy is coaching them. I have been working in the shop almost daily and have most of my parts delivered, as usually done. This is my latest purchase.

It is a 1955 Chevy 1st series 3/4 ton pickup truck. The bed has to be assembled, painted and put on. It is totally original. Three-on-the-tree and floor foot starter button. But runs like a well balanced sewing machine. Our doctor daughter's office just re-opening to the ladies for exams, but I believe hospitals are still closed for elective surgeries. So it is probably out of the question for me to get a 'nose-job'. Bummer! We have a friend who was told by her 'higher-ups' in her corporation, that EVERYONE (except drivers and other hands-on employees) will, from now on work from home. How did that work-out for the teachers? I know my oldest grandson loved that. What I miss is going out to dinner. Sit down and order from a real menu, a nice glass of wine served by our waiter and then they bring our meal, all steamy and yummy, with no dishes to wash. Now the dining experience is drive-thru at the local burger barn or Mexican place. It means we have to cook more. We don't have that many leftovers. Our freezer is drained of previously cooked menus we made too much of. Since we don't eat red meat, it is usually chicken, fish or pork, but now pork is hard to get. Non-fat milk is gone most of the time. I think those hoarders who bought up all the toilet paper bought the milk too.

I was in an Ace Hardware a few days ago when a gentleman came up to me. I could see he was skeptical about passing by me as he jockeyed from side to side, so I took one giant step back from him, when he said, "Give me some room man!" He was probably ten feet ago and he wanted some room? He had a mask, gloves and BOOTIES on. All he needed was gown. People really freaked out about this virus. I am cautious but not crazy cautious. I see people wearing mask while they drive in a car all by themselves. Are they afraid to infect themselves? You got to laugh and just enjoy it. People who pull their mask down under their nose... I want to say, "Hey lady, you know you can suck that virus up you nose, right?" Anyway... are we going to be this way in the fall, winter or next year? The President can't open the country up, neither can the individual states, or cities/towns, it is the companies, the shops, the stores and US. When we are over the panic, we will open up. I just hope it is not too soon. Until then, we are left with drive-thru and re-run TV. Oh well, I have plenty of channels, but running low on TP... could you send us a few sheets, thanks! Let me know how you life has changed and follow my stupid blog. I can't write about our travels since we can't travel... but SOMEDAY!