I’ve been in isolation since Thursday afternoon. Only exposed to my kids.
My kids have been hanging out with a few friends, here in my apartment. I’m keeping my distance.
I’m hoping to see my girlfriend tomorrow night. But I’m reading that NOW is the time to isolate.
My kids have been hanging out with a few friends, here in my apartment. I’m keeping my distance.
I’m hoping to see my girlfriend tomorrow night. But I’m reading that NOW is the time to isolate.
Day three of isolation. Just me and the kids. Canceled plans to see anyone else.
I'm fortunate to be able to work from home, for at least a few weeks. As long as the wifi stays on. And as long as my company can afford to keep me on. 90% of my job is performed on a computer.
I'm fortunate to be able to work from home, for at least a few weeks. As long as the wifi stays on. And as long as my company can afford to keep me on. 90% of my job is performed on a computer.
Day four of isolation. Kids back at their mom's for a couple days. Working from home, listening to jazz radio.
I spent part of yesterday connecting with family, friends, co-workers (I reached out to every FB friend in the medical or eldercare fields). I'll be doing more of that.
I spent part of yesterday connecting with family, friends, co-workers (I reached out to every FB friend in the medical or eldercare fields). I'll be doing more of that.
Day five:
Went for groceries. It was crowded but people were mostly able to maintain six feet of distance. Nearly out of:
bread, soup, rice, pasta, chips, eggs, milk, frozen pizza, TP, hand sanitizer.
Other sections were normal. Produce was fresh, as was the bakery, deli, etc.
Went for groceries. It was crowded but people were mostly able to maintain six feet of distance. Nearly out of:
bread, soup, rice, pasta, chips, eggs, milk, frozen pizza, TP, hand sanitizer.
Other sections were normal. Produce was fresh, as was the bakery, deli, etc.
Day six:
I'm lucky to still be employed. I can work from home, as can my team. I'm staying busy from 8:00-5:00, per usual.
I really feel for those folks who were laid off, suddenly at home all day, suddenly around family all day, feeling that pressure and fighting depression.
I'm lucky to still be employed. I can work from home, as can my team. I'm staying busy from 8:00-5:00, per usual.
I really feel for those folks who were laid off, suddenly at home all day, suddenly around family all day, feeling that pressure and fighting depression.
Day seven:
TGIF! I've decided to play my acoustic guitar for 30 min, for the amusement of my co-workers. I set up a noon videoconference.
Also:
I'm seriously excited for "Georgetown vs. UNC (1981)" tomorrow AM. An all-time classic. Thank you CBS, this is a great idea.
TGIF! I've decided to play my acoustic guitar for 30 min, for the amusement of my co-workers. I set up a noon videoconference.
Also:
I'm seriously excited for "Georgetown vs. UNC (1981)" tomorrow AM. An all-time classic. Thank you CBS, this is a great idea.
Day eight:
I read Oregon’s governor & Portland’s mayor gave a confusing press conference last night. Basically called for “shelter in place” but for some reason didn’t actually give the order. Implied that it may be coming Monday?
Problem is, now it’s “last-chance” weekend.
I read Oregon’s governor & Portland’s mayor gave a confusing press conference last night. Basically called for “shelter in place” but for some reason didn’t actually give the order. Implied that it may be coming Monday?
Problem is, now it’s “last-chance” weekend.
Day nine:
Made the mistake of watching POTUS press conference. That got depressing in a hurry so switched to replay of 1977 Blazers/Sixers game 6.
Expect Oregon to join CA, NY, IL in declaring a shelter-in-place order. Which I’ve been doing for a week+ anyway. So many haven’t!
Made the mistake of watching POTUS press conference. That got depressing in a hurry so switched to replay of 1977 Blazers/Sixers game 6.
Expect Oregon to join CA, NY, IL in declaring a shelter-in-place order. Which I’ve been doing for a week+ anyway. So many haven’t!
Day 10: It's official, Oregon is now a "shelter in place" state.
I'm working from home this week, after canceling spring break plans with my kids.
I'm also using Facebook Messenger to check in with friends in health/eldercare, and friends/family in the high-risk demographic.
I'm working from home this week, after canceling spring break plans with my kids.
I'm also using Facebook Messenger to check in with friends in health/eldercare, and friends/family in the high-risk demographic.
Day 11: The news is ever scarier.
Now Trump wants people to return to work in April. WTF?
My mom remains hopeful that the virus will just "pass by" her town. Which is 90 miles from Portland. Not likely.
I'm not going ANYWHERE in April. Just daily walks and a grocery trip.
Now Trump wants people to return to work in April. WTF?
My mom remains hopeful that the virus will just "pass by" her town. Which is 90 miles from Portland. Not likely.
I'm not going ANYWHERE in April. Just daily walks and a grocery trip.
Day 12: All is well on the home front. I discovered that my Red Cross emergency kit has an air filter mask. I’ll utilize it on my next grocery trip.
In the news, I am dismayed that our leaders are contemplating “acceptable losses” of life if we were to all just return to work.
In the news, I am dismayed that our leaders are contemplating “acceptable losses” of life if we were to all just return to work.
Day 13: I just watched a 15-minute instructional video on how to safely unpack my groceries. It’s a whole routine of disinfecting each item before you put it away in the kitchen. And apparently what I’ll be doing for weeks to come.
USA is dead last in flattening the curve.
USA is dead last in flattening the curve.
Day 14:
TFIG, I guess? My co-workers are starved for entertainment, so I'm going to oblige by using our videoconference channel to livestream myself this afternoon, playing drums to some popular disco hits. (I did it last week as an acoustic-guitar show over the lunch hour.)
TFIG, I guess? My co-workers are starved for entertainment, so I'm going to oblige by using our videoconference channel to livestream myself this afternoon, playing drums to some popular disco hits. (I did it last week as an acoustic-guitar show over the lunch hour.)
Day 15: I’m finally seeing some good news on my Twitter feed. Oregon is doing a good job of “flattening the curve” (5th best of US states), and we now expect that our hospitals have sufficient capacity to absorb the wave of patients next month.
I’m glad I’m in Portland for this.
I’m glad I’m in Portland for this.
Day 16: Getting pretty tired of my own cooking. Do I roll the dice with a takeout pizza or gyro this week? I’m thinking not, even though I want to support local eateries. I would feel pretty stupid if I stayed home all month but still caught the virus because I didn’t want soup.
Day 18: This means nothing in the face of the death and misery to come...but I am fascinated by the idea of pro sports isolating themselves in a remote location and playing their seasons in a virus-free bubble of sorts. As one friend put it, "NFL in the Kibbie Dome?" (Moscow, ID)
Day 18: Random thoughts...a phrase you don't hear much lately is "abundance of caution" / because however cautious you were, it probably wasn't enough...I hope this pandemic costs Trump the election / because silver linings...I hope I don't get so bored that I watch "Tiger King".
Day 19: FL and MS finally enact shelter-in-place. Better late than never? In OR, we've cut the spread by 50-70% by staying in.
I still see news of crowded subways and megachurch services.
On a personal note, I had stuck to my diet all week...but just now ate ten Oreos. :-(
I still see news of crowded subways and megachurch services.
On a personal note, I had stuck to my diet all week...but just now ate ten Oreos. :-(
Day 20: Here’s a headline that floored me...
Georgia Gov. Kemp says he just recently learned asymptomatic people could transmit coronavirus: "We didn't know that until the last 24 hours.”
Unbelievable!
It’s going to get ugly in the south. I’m on day 20, they are on day 1.
Georgia Gov. Kemp says he just recently learned asymptomatic people could transmit coronavirus: "We didn't know that until the last 24 hours.”
Unbelievable!
It’s going to get ugly in the south. I’m on day 20, they are on day 1.
Day 21: TGIF, I guess? These days are truly starting to feel the same, even with a work schedule keeping me busy.
I helped my mom get up and running on Zoom videoconferences.
We are STILL waiting for TX and MO and others to enact statewide stay-at-home. The USA is screwed.
I helped my mom get up and running on Zoom videoconferences.
We are STILL waiting for TX and MO and others to enact statewide stay-at-home. The USA is screwed.
Day 22:
I am lucky to have musical instruments in my house. I’m going to sound like Buddy Rich and/or Eddie Van Halen by the time this pandemic ends.
My kids are making more music too. They love to sing and rap, and the older one is taking up guitar. #forthoseabouttorock
I am lucky to have musical instruments in my house. I’m going to sound like Buddy Rich and/or Eddie Van Halen by the time this pandemic ends.
My kids are making more music too. They love to sing and rap, and the older one is taking up guitar. #forthoseabouttorock
Day 23:
Finally broke down and started on “Tiger King”. Watched the first three episodes. It did NOT disappoint.
Finally broke down and started on “Tiger King”. Watched the first three episodes. It did NOT disappoint.
Day 24:
OR continues to do good things in the fight against Covid 19. But the lunacy around the country also rolls on. The governor of GA *re-opened* the beaches. Churchgoers in Sacramento are contaminating each other. WI Republicans are insisting that tomorrow’s election go on.
OR continues to do good things in the fight against Covid 19. But the lunacy around the country also rolls on. The governor of GA *re-opened* the beaches. Churchgoers in Sacramento are contaminating each other. WI Republicans are insisting that tomorrow’s election go on.
Day 25:
I just learned that April is national Stress Awareness Month. I think we're all quite aware of our stress this month, thank you.
I am lucky enough to only be stressing about the situations of others, and not my own. I'm still employed, still have my health and my kids.
I just learned that April is national Stress Awareness Month. I think we're all quite aware of our stress this month, thank you.
I am lucky enough to only be stressing about the situations of others, and not my own. I'm still employed, still have my health and my kids.
Day 27:
Crap, I forgot to tweet on Day 26! Bad job by me.
Oregon schools are now closed through June. My senior is annoyed to miss his prom, graduation, and grad overnight party. My freshman is missing his buddies, especially because they are trying to finish their rap album.
Crap, I forgot to tweet on Day 26! Bad job by me.
Oregon schools are now closed through June. My senior is annoyed to miss his prom, graduation, and grad overnight party. My freshman is missing his buddies, especially because they are trying to finish their rap album.
Day 28:
I feel like healthy living has been forced upon me. My isolation lifestyle is, I’m going on at least two power walks every day (only 20-30 min each, but hilly neighborhood). I’ve cut out soda, fast food, beer — and the candy bowl at work!
No “quarantine 15” for me!
I feel like healthy living has been forced upon me. My isolation lifestyle is, I’m going on at least two power walks every day (only 20-30 min each, but hilly neighborhood). I’ve cut out soda, fast food, beer — and the candy bowl at work!
No “quarantine 15” for me!
Day 29:
if not for a global pandemic, I woulld ponder the 2020 election more often. Curious which woman Biden will select as VP candidate. Electability is crucial, but so is competency given Biden‘s age.
I don’t think he picks Warren. Maybe Harris? Is Michelle Obama eligible?
if not for a global pandemic, I woulld ponder the 2020 election more often. Curious which woman Biden will select as VP candidate. Electability is crucial, but so is competency given Biden‘s age.
I don’t think he picks Warren. Maybe Harris? Is Michelle Obama eligible?
Day 30:
I see Doctor Trump now wants to fire Anthony Fauci. And shut down the Post Office because he doesn’t like Jeff Bezos, or the Washington Post newspaper, or ???
It’s easy to get overwhelmed with bad news these days. And I have not mentioned the 1000s of dead Americans.
I see Doctor Trump now wants to fire Anthony Fauci. And shut down the Post Office because he doesn’t like Jeff Bezos, or the Washington Post newspaper, or ???
It’s easy to get overwhelmed with bad news these days. And I have not mentioned the 1000s of dead Americans.
Day 31:
Starting the day with some good news! COVID-19 has peaked in Oregon. Social distancing to continue for minimum six weeks, which would be Memorial Day.
I won't get my hopes up yet for a long holiday weekend of bar-b-ques and picnics...but this is a welcome update!
Starting the day with some good news! COVID-19 has peaked in Oregon. Social distancing to continue for minimum six weeks, which would be Memorial Day.
I won't get my hopes up yet for a long holiday weekend of bar-b-ques and picnics...but this is a welcome update!
Day 32:
CA, OR and WA made a pact to coordinate their stay-at-home policies. Kudos to Governors Newsome, Brown and Inslee.
so IF the west coast could allow shopping and restaurants starting in June -- would people from the midwest and Florida immediately want to vacation here?
CA, OR and WA made a pact to coordinate their stay-at-home policies. Kudos to Governors Newsome, Brown and Inslee.
so IF the west coast could allow shopping and restaurants starting in June -- would people from the midwest and Florida immediately want to vacation here?
Day 33:
The drumbeat on the right grows louder, as the COVIDiots march on state capitals to demand an end to stay-at-home. Pouring gasoline on the fire, nice work!
Apparently there is a COVIDiot rally planned for Salem on May 2. “LOCK THEM UP!” if they think laws do not apply.
The drumbeat on the right grows louder, as the COVIDiots march on state capitals to demand an end to stay-at-home. Pouring gasoline on the fire, nice work!
Apparently there is a COVIDiot rally planned for Salem on May 2. “LOCK THEM UP!” if they think laws do not apply.
Day 34:
My teenage boys are good students, and enjoy school. Unfortunately we've been unimpressed with the "virtual learning". Not the fault of the teachers, but the participation rate of the students has been abysmal. My senior just finished Econ class, only 5 students joined!
My teenage boys are good students, and enjoy school. Unfortunately we've been unimpressed with the "virtual learning". Not the fault of the teachers, but the participation rate of the students has been abysmal. My senior just finished Econ class, only 5 students joined!
Day 35:
Doctor Trump tells governors to handle the virus outbreak as they see fit. He then follows up with “LIBERATE” tweets, encouraging citizens of VA, MI and elsewhere to attend public protests against stay-at-home.
Trumpians are INSANE, and each day we see more proof.
Doctor Trump tells governors to handle the virus outbreak as they see fit. He then follows up with “LIBERATE” tweets, encouraging citizens of VA, MI and elsewhere to attend public protests against stay-at-home.
Trumpians are INSANE, and each day we see more proof.
Day 36:
The clouds and rain have returned, which makes it easier to stay at home.
Movies I have watched during quarantine:
2001, Airplane, Almost Famous, Avengers 1-3 + Civil War, Big Lebowski, Bourne 1, Fight Club, Game Night, Hard 8, Inception, Napoleon Dynamite, 3 Kings.
The clouds and rain have returned, which makes it easier to stay at home.
Movies I have watched during quarantine:
2001, Airplane, Almost Famous, Avengers 1-3 + Civil War, Big Lebowski, Bourne 1, Fight Club, Game Night, Hard 8, Inception, Napoleon Dynamite, 3 Kings.
Day 38 (I whiffed on Day 37):
A friend lost her father-in-law to the virus two weeks ago, and now the mother-in-law has the virus too, and is on a ventilator.
Meanwhile, brigades of COVIDiots are gathering en masse to protest stay-at-home orders.
Oil is somehow at $1/barrel.
A friend lost her father-in-law to the virus two weeks ago, and now the mother-in-law has the virus too, and is on a ventilator.
Meanwhile, brigades of COVIDiots are gathering en masse to protest stay-at-home orders.
Oil is somehow at $1/barrel.
Day 39:
Going into stay-at-home, it did not occur to me how heated things were going to get coming *out* of stay-at-home. The governor of GA is reopening movie theaters this weekend! Meanwhile truckloads of gun-totin’ knuckleheads circle the capitol buildings. Only in America!
Going into stay-at-home, it did not occur to me how heated things were going to get coming *out* of stay-at-home. The governor of GA is reopening movie theaters this weekend! Meanwhile truckloads of gun-totin’ knuckleheads circle the capitol buildings. Only in America!
Day 40:
I finally installed the @Grubhub app. After much debate, the boys and I made it a @redlobster night. Pass the biscuits!
40 days down, 40 to go? (on the West Coast, anyway?)
I finally installed the @Grubhub app. After much debate, the boys and I made it a @redlobster night. Pass the biscuits!
40 days down, 40 to go? (on the West Coast, anyway?)
Day 41:
Contrary to the advice of Doctor Trump, humans should NOT experiment with injecting disinfectant into our bodies, to cure COVID-19!!!
I read COVID-19 was at CES in Vegas, mid-JAN. (I got a high fever in late-JAN, laid me out for three days, felt like no other illness.)
Contrary to the advice of Doctor Trump, humans should NOT experiment with injecting disinfectant into our bodies, to cure COVID-19!!!
I read COVID-19 was at CES in Vegas, mid-JAN. (I got a high fever in late-JAN, laid me out for three days, felt like no other illness.)
Day 43: (I missed Day 42... you’d think it would be easy to keep a daily Twitter diary...)
I heard a quote: “It’s too easy to find the misinformation that you want to believe.”
PROTIP: Once it’s safe to visit again, use the parental controls to block Fox News on grandpa’s TV.
I heard a quote: “It’s too easy to find the misinformation that you want to believe.”
PROTIP: Once it’s safe to visit again, use the parental controls to block Fox News on grandpa’s TV.
Day 44:
A former high school classmate died this week, from COVID-19. RIP Bobby Begay. He was 50 years old. His family will miss him dearly.
I will definitely be sheltering in place in May, I don’t care what rules may or may not be in place. This is a life-or-death situation.
A former high school classmate died this week, from COVID-19. RIP Bobby Begay. He was 50 years old. His family will miss him dearly.
I will definitely be sheltering in place in May, I don’t care what rules may or may not be in place. This is a life-or-death situation.
Day 45:
My friend’s mother-in-law died of the virus today. Her father-in-law died of the virus two weeks ago.
My sister was furloughed today, cut from 40 hours/week to 24, and many of her coworkers are down to 0 hours now.
NV, CO join the West Coast pact. A new Roman empire!
My friend’s mother-in-law died of the virus today. Her father-in-law died of the virus two weeks ago.
My sister was furloughed today, cut from 40 hours/week to 24, and many of her coworkers are down to 0 hours now.
NV, CO join the West Coast pact. A new Roman empire!
Day 46:
Today at work, I learned that I might be working from home until *August*, under my company’s reopening plan. Nike has 10,000+ employees in Beaverton, so we can’t all return to campus at once.
My team is effectively WFH, and so I predict we’ll be in the final group.
Today at work, I learned that I might be working from home until *August*, under my company’s reopening plan. Nike has 10,000+ employees in Beaverton, so we can’t all return to campus at once.
My team is effectively WFH, and so I predict we’ll be in the final group.
Day 47:
OR now at 2,500 COVID-19 cases, and 100 deaths. Like all statistics on the virus, I’ll assume the numbers are double that. There are so many unreported cases, people dying in nursing homes, people getting sick and staying home/recovering but never getting tested, etc.
OR now at 2,500 COVID-19 cases, and 100 deaths. Like all statistics on the virus, I’ll assume the numbers are double that. There are so many unreported cases, people dying in nursing homes, people getting sick and staying home/recovering but never getting tested, etc.
Day 48:
When and how to reopen? The debate rages in every state. Meanwhile the virus is still spreading quickly in many parts of the country. IF ONLY THERE WERE A COORDINATED NATIONAL RESPONSE back in Feb, we would be reopening safely & confidently in May, instead of this mess..
When and how to reopen? The debate rages in every state. Meanwhile the virus is still spreading quickly in many parts of the country. IF ONLY THERE WERE A COORDINATED NATIONAL RESPONSE back in Feb, we would be reopening safely & confidently in May, instead of this mess..
Day 49:
I’m not sure what to think about Joe Biden. He is steadfastly denying a sexual harassment charge that seems credible. Which makes it more difficult to differentiate him from Donald Trump.
I desperately want Biden to win the election, but can I really support this guy?
I’m not sure what to think about Joe Biden. He is steadfastly denying a sexual harassment charge that seems credible. Which makes it more difficult to differentiate him from Donald Trump.
I desperately want Biden to win the election, but can I really support this guy?
Day 50:
Fifty days of sheltering in place! I continue to be employed and healthy, working from home. I go the grocery store each week, go on two walks each day to the local park, but otherwise I stay home. My kids are taking it all in stride. So this home is prepared to stay in.
Fifty days of sheltering in place! I continue to be employed and healthy, working from home. I go the grocery store each week, go on two walks each day to the local park, but otherwise I stay home. My kids are taking it all in stride. So this home is prepared to stay in.
Day 51:
A tweet that shook me a bit: "There's still no vaccine for AIDS. Vaccines are tricky." I had assumed the vaccine was 12-18 months away, it was just a matter of time. We might not get that lucky.
West coast is holding firm, even as other states end their restrictions.
A tweet that shook me a bit: "There's still no vaccine for AIDS. Vaccines are tricky." I had assumed the vaccine was 12-18 months away, it was just a matter of time. We might not get that lucky.
West coast is holding firm, even as other states end their restrictions.
Day 52:
Bad news: there will be no Oregon Brewers Festival this year. It was scheduled for late July, and I have to think people will be allowed to have gatherings by then...so could I persuade my brother to put up a couple of tents and tap some kegs in his backyard? Mmmm, beer.
Bad news: there will be no Oregon Brewers Festival this year. It was scheduled for late July, and I have to think people will be allowed to have gatherings by then...so could I persuade my brother to put up a couple of tents and tap some kegs in his backyard? Mmmm, beer.
Day 53:
I’ve been hopeful that OR will flatten the curve and safely re-open.
But today I read that (a) mayors in Clackamas Co. insist on a re-open; (b) a salon in Salem is illegally opening; and (c) idiots in Umatilla Co. are throwing COVID parties so they can catch the virus.
I’ve been hopeful that OR will flatten the curve and safely re-open.
But today I read that (a) mayors in Clackamas Co. insist on a re-open; (b) a salon in Salem is illegally opening; and (c) idiots in Umatilla Co. are throwing COVID parties so they can catch the virus.
Day 54:
I don’t know what “remdesivir” is, but apparently some believe it’s the key to having a football season.
I’m facinated by the subplot of how to bring back sports. People say “there’s too much money at stake” or “we need it for our sanity”, but I doubt the virus cares.
I don’t know what “remdesivir” is, but apparently some believe it’s the key to having a football season.
I’m facinated by the subplot of how to bring back sports. People say “there’s too much money at stake” or “we need it for our sanity”, but I doubt the virus cares.
Day 55:
Oregon will allow some retail stores to open in mid-May. But no large gatherings until September at the earliest.
I'm completely willing to wear a mask, get my temp taken, keep 6' apart and any other precautions. I'm craving a beer at a bar, if it can be safely served.
Oregon will allow some retail stores to open in mid-May. But no large gatherings until September at the earliest.
I'm completely willing to wear a mask, get my temp taken, keep 6' apart and any other precautions. I'm craving a beer at a bar, if it can be safely served.
Day 56:
20 million Americans lost their jobs in April. Hopefully that’s a record that will never be broken. Today is payday for me. I count my lucky stars daily, especially every other Friday.
The NFL released their schedule. They might have to settle for videogame simulations.
20 million Americans lost their jobs in April. Hopefully that’s a record that will never be broken. Today is payday for me. I count my lucky stars daily, especially every other Friday.
The NFL released their schedule. They might have to settle for videogame simulations.
Day 57:
It’s going to be 85 degrees in Portland today. Sure would be nice to get out and have fun all day, but I’ll be a good citizen and continue to stay home.
I’ve increased the length of my neighborhood walks. Even did a 5K this week! I now exercise for 30-45 min, twice/day.
It’s going to be 85 degrees in Portland today. Sure would be nice to get out and have fun all day, but I’ll be a good citizen and continue to stay home.
I’ve increased the length of my neighborhood walks. Even did a 5K this week! I now exercise for 30-45 min, twice/day.
Day 58: Virus Twitter Bingo
THE NEW NORMAL
VECTOR
TRACKING & TRACING
ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
VACCINE
ANTIBODIES
HERD IMMUNITY
QUARANTINE
SOCIAL DISTANCING
SHEDDING
CONTAGION
INTUBATION
STOCKPILE
TESTING
SWABS
RE-AGENT
ESSENTIAL
FRONTLINE
FAUCI
CDC
SIX FEET
USA #1
THE NEW NORMAL
VECTOR
TRACKING & TRACING
ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
VACCINE
ANTIBODIES
HERD IMMUNITY
QUARANTINE
SOCIAL DISTANCING
SHEDDING
CONTAGION
INTUBATION
STOCKPILE
TESTING
SWABS
RE-AGENT
ESSENTIAL
FRONTLINE
FAUCI
CDC
SIX FEET
USA #1
Day 59:
COVID-19 in the White House, multiple staff members tested positive. Will Dr. Trump now wear a mask?
The death toll is starting to spin out. It was 60,000 last in the week, now 80,000 and climbing steadily.
Yet we see these crowded beaches as if it were all behind us.
COVID-19 in the White House, multiple staff members tested positive. Will Dr. Trump now wear a mask?
The death toll is starting to spin out. It was 60,000 last in the week, now 80,000 and climbing steadily.
Yet we see these crowded beaches as if it were all behind us.
Day 60:
I’ve spent about $1000 of my stimulus money so far, on new tires and other car repairs, and a few takeout dinners, and some Nikes.
I wonder if there will be another stimulus payment? If not, who gets my last $200? Should I set aside $$$ for beer when the bars reopen?
I’ve spent about $1000 of my stimulus money so far, on new tires and other car repairs, and a few takeout dinners, and some Nikes.
I wonder if there will be another stimulus payment? If not, who gets my last $200? Should I set aside $$$ for beer when the bars reopen?
Day 61:
Sports comebacks:
NFL may change sites for training camp
NBA may play in DisneyWorld or Vegas
MLB may play in AZ
MLS may play in ??? TBD bubble
NHL may play in ???
CA State schools going virtual for fall, so no CFB for Fresno St. If UC schools follow, add UCLA and Cal.
Sports comebacks:
NFL may change sites for training camp
NBA may play in DisneyWorld or Vegas
MLB may play in AZ
MLS may play in ??? TBD bubble
NHL may play in ???
CA State schools going virtual for fall, so no CFB for Fresno St. If UC schools follow, add UCLA and Cal.
Day 62:
POLL: Did you put any thought whatsoever into your outfit today?
POLL: Did you put any thought whatsoever into your outfit today?
Day 63:
Oregon flattened the curve: zero new COVID-19 deaths reported yesterday.
We’ll see what happens now that reopening has begun. My neighborhood is wearing masks etc. But elsewhere, some people are taking no precautions whatsoever!
IT’S NOT OVER. Not by a long shot.
Oregon flattened the curve: zero new COVID-19 deaths reported yesterday.
We’ll see what happens now that reopening has begun. My neighborhood is wearing masks etc. But elsewhere, some people are taking no precautions whatsoever!
IT’S NOT OVER. Not by a long shot.
Day 64:
Spent the morning reorganizing my Twitter. In the past, I “followed” hardly anyone, preferring to make custom lists instead. But since EVERYONE is focused on the virus, I decided everyone gets a “follow” and I will simply scroll through one giant, nervous Twitter feed.
Spent the morning reorganizing my Twitter. In the past, I “followed” hardly anyone, preferring to make custom lists instead. But since EVERYONE is focused on the virus, I decided everyone gets a “follow” and I will simply scroll through one giant, nervous Twitter feed.
Day 66:
(whiffed on Day 65)
All US states have partially reopened, except IL MI NJ.
My county in OR will be last to reopen. Portland area needs to hire and train a lot of contact tracers, among other requirements.
My neighbors continue to set a good example. Masks + distance!
(whiffed on Day 65)
All US states have partially reopened, except IL MI NJ.
My county in OR will be last to reopen. Portland area needs to hire and train a lot of contact tracers, among other requirements.
My neighbors continue to set a good example. Masks + distance!
Day 67:
My oldest son turned 18 last Saturday. Should have been Senior Prom for him that night as well. We watched the LeBron/Obama/all-star graduation TV special instead (which was very cool).
I feel for all the seniors missing their last season of sports/theater/dance/etc.
My oldest son turned 18 last Saturday. Should have been Senior Prom for him that night as well. We watched the LeBron/Obama/all-star graduation TV special instead (which was very cool).
I feel for all the seniors missing their last season of sports/theater/dance/etc.
Day 68:
Election results now coming in for Oregon. Good turnout in our vote-by-mail state, 42% and climbing as ballots are counted.
Biden and Warren wrote another op-ed together.
What does “Latinx” mean? I started seeing this word earlier this year, thought it was a typo.
Election results now coming in for Oregon. Good turnout in our vote-by-mail state, 42% and climbing as ballots are counted.
Biden and Warren wrote another op-ed together.
What does “Latinx” mean? I started seeing this word earlier this year, thought it was a typo.
Day 69:
Nice.
Nice.
Day 70:
it’s about to get interesting in Portland. A three day weekend. Warm weather. Seaside open for business, and Clackamas County as well.
Pastor Trump wants everyone to join him in church this Sunday. Hopefully they skip the choirs and hymns.
it’s about to get interesting in Portland. A three day weekend. Warm weather. Seaside open for business, and Clackamas County as well.
Pastor Trump wants everyone to join him in church this Sunday. Hopefully they skip the choirs and hymns.
Day 71:
What is “OAN”? Apparently there is a TV news network that is even more radical right wing than Fox News?
Hard to believe that’s even possible. How deranged can people get?
I have never heard of OAN until recently, but now I see a reference on Twitter almost daily.
What is “OAN”? Apparently there is a TV news network that is even more radical right wing than Fox News?
Hard to believe that’s even possible. How deranged can people get?
I have never heard of OAN until recently, but now I see a reference on Twitter almost daily.
Day 72:
Crowded beaches, churches in session, nobody wearing masks..so, the pandemic is over?
If you doubt that the USA will have the most COVID-19 cases and most deaths of any country, just watch the news this weekend.
I want to get a mask that reads “THIS WAS PREVENTABLE”.
Crowded beaches, churches in session, nobody wearing masks..so, the pandemic is over?
If you doubt that the USA will have the most COVID-19 cases and most deaths of any country, just watch the news this weekend.
I want to get a mask that reads “THIS WAS PREVENTABLE”.
Day 73:
When did we start referring to obnoxious women as “Karen”? Was there a real Karen in the first bad-behavior viral video? Is there a male equivalent? (“Darren”?)
Twitter is overrun with complaints about Karen. It’s weird.
I have a cousin named Karen, she’s really nice!
When did we start referring to obnoxious women as “Karen”? Was there a real Karen in the first bad-behavior viral video? Is there a male equivalent? (“Darren”?)
Twitter is overrun with complaints about Karen. It’s weird.
I have a cousin named Karen, she’s really nice!
Day 74:
Took a field trip to the office! I needed to change my password (always an adventure when attempted from home), and perform maintenance on our plotter printers.
Campus was a ghost town. I only saw four other people. But it was great to be "back"! If only for an hour.
Took a field trip to the office! I needed to change my password (always an adventure when attempted from home), and perform maintenance on our plotter printers.
Campus was a ghost town. I only saw four other people. But it was great to be "back"! If only for an hour.
Day 75:
My new WFH soundtrack: '80s Atlanta Braves games. I pick a random game on YouTube, not knowing who wins. I find the commentary of Skip Carey and the gang very soothing.
Cable TV came to my town in ~1980, and we watched a LOT of Braves baseball. @DaleMurphy3 was my fave!
My new WFH soundtrack: '80s Atlanta Braves games. I pick a random game on YouTube, not knowing who wins. I find the commentary of Skip Carey and the gang very soothing.
Cable TV came to my town in ~1980, and we watched a LOT of Braves baseball. @DaleMurphy3 was my fave!
Day 76:
At least once a week, I read an article that really makes me want to quit Facebook.
Should I quit Facebook? I don’t post often, but I do love the Events listings and family pics.
But I hate what Facebook is doing to spread misinformation and fake news and racism etc.
At least once a week, I read an article that really makes me want to quit Facebook.
Should I quit Facebook? I don’t post often, but I do love the Events listings and family pics.
But I hate what Facebook is doing to spread misinformation and fake news and racism etc.
Day 77:
Portland suburbs reopening: Clackamas Co. last week, and now Washington. The city (Multnomah Co.) is targeting mid-June.
Top 5 businesses I want to reopen (w/masks + distance):
1. Local sports bar
2. Library (resume borrowing!)
3. Movie theater
4. Gym
5. Nike store!
Portland suburbs reopening: Clackamas Co. last week, and now Washington. The city (Multnomah Co.) is targeting mid-June.
Top 5 businesses I want to reopen (w/masks + distance):
1. Local sports bar
2. Library (resume borrowing!)
3. Movie theater
4. Gym
5. Nike store!
Day 78:
I heard the USA has 4% of the worlds’s population, but 30% of the COVID-19 cases. For a pandemic that started on the other side of the world.
Cops killed a man in MN and protests erupted across the country. Troublemakers (including off-duty cops?) are inciting violence.
I heard the USA has 4% of the worlds’s population, but 30% of the COVID-19 cases. For a pandemic that started on the other side of the world.
Cops killed a man in MN and protests erupted across the country. Troublemakers (including off-duty cops?) are inciting violence.
Day 79:
The rioting in Portland has forced Mayor @tedwheeler to declare a state of emergency, and a 8:00 PM curfew all weekend.
Portland is known for protests, but when have we ever had a curfew? Maybe during the #occupy protests? Or one of the white-power rallies? Iraq war?
The rioting in Portland has forced Mayor @tedwheeler to declare a state of emergency, and a 8:00 PM curfew all weekend.
Portland is known for protests, but when have we ever had a curfew? Maybe during the #occupy protests? Or one of the white-power rallies? Iraq war?
Day 80:
My daily quarantine Tweet has become my daily curfew Tweet. Portland under a state of emergency for a third night.
It's important to consider the protests and the riots as two separate events. And that most police are doing a good job. And that *FIRE* looks great on TV.
My daily quarantine Tweet has become my daily curfew Tweet. Portland under a state of emergency for a third night.
It's important to consider the protests and the riots as two separate events. And that most police are doing a good job. And that *FIRE* looks great on TV.
Day 81:
The curfew in Portland is lifted. Large protest continue, but the vandalism was greatly reduced last night. There were only a few arrests, and no looting.
So, hooray for us, I guess?
Sure beats the situation in Philadelphia, where armed local yokels are now on patrol.
The curfew in Portland is lifted. Large protest continue, but the vandalism was greatly reduced last night. There were only a few arrests, and no looting.
So, hooray for us, I guess?
Sure beats the situation in Philadelphia, where armed local yokels are now on patrol.
Day 82:
I appreciate a thoughtful protest. I’ve marched on behalf of women’s rights, gun control, public schools, and other causes. I certainly believe that black lives matter.
But I am sitting out this round due to the pandemic. It’s not safe to take to the streets right now.
I appreciate a thoughtful protest. I’ve marched on behalf of women’s rights, gun control, public schools, and other causes. I certainly believe that black lives matter.
But I am sitting out this round due to the pandemic. It’s not safe to take to the streets right now.
Day 83:
The White House is now surrounded by riot fencing. POTUS decided it's a good week to inspect his safety bunker. (Not sure if this was before or after his goons tear-gassed a path to his church photo op?)
The crowds in DC grow every night. This weekend could be massive.
The White House is now surrounded by riot fencing. POTUS decided it's a good week to inspect his safety bunker. (Not sure if this was before or after his goons tear-gassed a path to his church photo op?)
The crowds in DC grow every night. This weekend could be massive.
Day 84:
It's sickening to watch the nation's worst cops respond to police brutality protests with live-on-the-air police brutality.
But I'm feeling hopeful. Protests are still growing. Laws are already being changed. Maybe some *good* will come from the murder of George Floyd?
It's sickening to watch the nation's worst cops respond to police brutality protests with live-on-the-air police brutality.
But I'm feeling hopeful. Protests are still growing. Laws are already being changed. Maybe some *good* will come from the murder of George Floyd?
Day 85:
This will sound perverse, but all that looting early in the week may have been the best thing for the movement. It provoked the media into nonstop coverage, and now the bad cops are the showing their true colors on video for all to see, which is leading to real reforms.
This will sound perverse, but all that looting early in the week may have been the best thing for the movement. It provoked the media into nonstop coverage, and now the bad cops are the showing their true colors on video for all to see, which is leading to real reforms.
Day 86:
No justice, no peace. I’m on a bus heading to the protest in downtown Portland. Rallies are happening around the world, and they are growing in size and scope.
I’m seeing statues of historical racists tossed into the drink!
Curfew is back, and now an earlier 8:00 PM.
No justice, no peace. I’m on a bus heading to the protest in downtown Portland. Rallies are happening around the world, and they are growing in size and scope.
I’m seeing statues of historical racists tossed into the drink!
Curfew is back, and now an earlier 8:00 PM.
Day 87:
My son graduated high school today! It was a 5-min “drive-thru” commencement in the mid-afternoon, rather anti-climactic but a nice recognition anyway.
I protested last night, but once I realized the march would block my bus home, I skipped ahead and barely made it out.
My son graduated high school today! It was a 5-min “drive-thru” commencement in the mid-afternoon, rather anti-climactic but a nice recognition anyway.
I protested last night, but once I realized the march would block my bus home, I skipped ahead and barely made it out.
Day 88:
The Portland police chief stepped down, in the wake of 14 nights of protest that have been 90% peaceful and 10% trash hurling at the end of the night. Wow! She just took the job last year.
Will there be nightly rallies all summer long? Portland is definitely up for it!
The Portland police chief stepped down, in the wake of 14 nights of protest that have been 90% peaceful and 10% trash hurling at the end of the night. Wow! She just took the job last year.
Will there be nightly rallies all summer long? Portland is definitely up for it!
Day 89:
Looking at my household budget, I'm again grateful for my continued employment. Upwards of 40 million Americans missed at least one paycheck since April. Congress is finished providing help; no more stimulus packages planned. Was that $1200 supposed to last indefinitely?
Looking at my household budget, I'm again grateful for my continued employment. Upwards of 40 million Americans missed at least one paycheck since April. Congress is finished providing help; no more stimulus packages planned. Was that $1200 supposed to last indefinitely?
Day 90:
Here in Oregon, we're in week 13 of quarantine, and week 3 of #BLM protest. This morning began with good news from my company's CEO: we are elevating our "Diversity & Inclusion" department (the VP now reports directly to the CEO), and "Juneteenth" is now a paid holiday!
Here in Oregon, we're in week 13 of quarantine, and week 3 of #BLM protest. This morning began with good news from my company's CEO: we are elevating our "Diversity & Inclusion" department (the VP now reports directly to the CEO), and "Juneteenth" is now a paid holiday!
Day 91:
Portland was hoping to re-open today, phase 1 anyway, but last night the governor of Oregon had to pause all applications from all counties, due to a spike in COVID-19 cases.
I’m crossing county lines tomorrow evening to grab a beer in a brewpub. I’ll keep 6’ distance.
Portland was hoping to re-open today, phase 1 anyway, but last night the governor of Oregon had to pause all applications from all counties, due to a spike in COVID-19 cases.
I’m crossing county lines tomorrow evening to grab a beer in a brewpub. I’ll keep 6’ distance.
Day 92:
As the pandemic has taught me about infectious disease, the BLM movement has taught me about American history. I had never read an account of the Tulsa massacre until now. A full-blown terrorist attack on US citizens, and it was never mentioned in my schools. Shameful.
As the pandemic has taught me about infectious disease, the BLM movement has taught me about American history. I had never read an account of the Tulsa massacre until now. A full-blown terrorist attack on US citizens, and it was never mentioned in my schools. Shameful.
Day 93:
I used to look forward to Twitter. Now I brace myself for whatever fresh hell awaits when I tap it. From the nightly police riots, to the bitchy racists, the videos this month have been apocolyptic.
Worse, they’re sprinkled between all the tweets on COVID-19 outbreaks.
I used to look forward to Twitter. Now I brace myself for whatever fresh hell awaits when I tap it. From the nightly police riots, to the bitchy racists, the videos this month have been apocolyptic.
Worse, they’re sprinkled between all the tweets on COVID-19 outbreaks.
Day 94:
It's Monday in America, and I'm watching the 1980 NBA All-Star Game while I work. So much basketball greatness! Kareem skyhooks, rookie Bird/Magic running wild, and Brent Musburger reminding us (with the West down 2), "Watch out for the *possibility* of a 3-point shot!"
It's Monday in America, and I'm watching the 1980 NBA All-Star Game while I work. So much basketball greatness! Kareem skyhooks, rookie Bird/Magic running wild, and Brent Musburger reminding us (with the West down 2), "Watch out for the *possibility* of a 3-point shot!"
Day 95:
My local library is open for business! By appointment only, so I'm walking over at 1:00 to pick up a few "holds" and return three movies that I've been sitting on since March.
It's a *big* win for me. I've missed my weekly walk up the hill to get my books/CDs/DVDs.
My local library is open for business! By appointment only, so I'm walking over at 1:00 to pick up a few "holds" and return three movies that I've been sitting on since March.
It's a *big* win for me. I've missed my weekly walk up the hill to get my books/CDs/DVDs.
Day 96:
Portland is re-opening on Friday! After a false start last Friday. Masks required indoors, which is fine by me.
It's been such bad news this month (and year) that I'm good and ready for this to happen. Unfortunately the virus is still spreading so we'll see it it lasts.
Portland is re-opening on Friday! After a false start last Friday. Masks required indoors, which is fine by me.
It's been such bad news this month (and year) that I'm good and ready for this to happen. Unfortunately the virus is still spreading so we'll see it it lasts.
Day 97:
It’s going to be a fascinating day in the history of Portland, OR tomorrow.
You have the reopening of businesses after a three-month shutdown, the first Friday night with nice summer weather, a continued massive BLM protest, and it all falls on the Juneteenth holiday.
It’s going to be a fascinating day in the history of Portland, OR tomorrow.
You have the reopening of businesses after a three-month shutdown, the first Friday night with nice summer weather, a continued massive BLM protest, and it all falls on the Juneteenth holiday.
Day 98:
Took my kids to a restaurant for dinner, for the first time since mid-March. Thankfully the Mexican cantina down the block managed to stay open through the spring.
They have outdoor seating, but the dining room was practically empty so we sat inside. Staff wore masks.
Took my kids to a restaurant for dinner, for the first time since mid-March. Thankfully the Mexican cantina down the block managed to stay open through the spring.
They have outdoor seating, but the dining room was practically empty so we sat inside. Staff wore masks.
Day 99:
happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! Including me! I am so very proud of the young men that my two boys are becoming.
My father passed away two years ago. I bet he would’ve appreciated our situation, as two of his favorite things were justice, and safety!
happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! Including me! I am so very proud of the young men that my two boys are becoming.
My father passed away two years ago. I bet he would’ve appreciated our situation, as two of his favorite things were justice, and safety!
Day 100. (ONE HUNDRED!!!)
Today is my last daily diary entry. When I started in mid-March, I definitely wasn’t expecting to 100 tweets about shelter-in-place.
It could be 100 more days before I may return to working in my office. And that assumes people start wearing masks...
Today is my last daily diary entry. When I started in mid-March, I definitely wasn’t expecting to 100 tweets about shelter-in-place.
It could be 100 more days before I may return to working in my office. And that assumes people start wearing masks...
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