by Carl Ballard — ,
I have not been exercising nearly enough in the stay at home times. So I tried going for a walk in the morning. It was fine. Fewer people are out at 7:00 and I hopped right in the shower after the walk was over. Um, but I forgot to do this post until a couple minutes before work started. So here’s a lunch break post instead of a morning one.
Please wash your hands right now.
by Carl Ballard — ,
I am glad to see that Governor Inslee has put forward a path to reopening the state and that it is very gradual. Until there’s a vaccine or much more widespread testing, we’re not going to be able to do a lot of things. I am not sure how much I would want to do elective surgery right now, but I guess if people are taking precautions it’s probably fine? Maybe if you’re in pain or there are down the road consequences it changes the equation.
In any case wash your hands right now.
by Carl Ballard — ,
Were you at the let us get sick rally? If so, you might just get sick. I am a bit worried that even mentioning these jerks will give them oxygen. But still. If you can’t social distance and wear a mask at the I am ready to go out rally, imagine how horrible it will be when the cameras are off. These fuckers aren’t ready for an evening stroll.
Anyway, wash your hands right now.
by Darryl — ,
SNL Weekend Update: Bernie Sanders drops out.
Stephen: Barack Obama endorses his former VP, lays out the ways Joe Biden outshines The Dotard.
Seth Meyers: Jane Fonda declares the age of fossil fuel is over.
Tooning Out: Former DNC Chair Terry McAuliffe on the art of begging donors over Zoom
SNL: RBG Workout.
Obama SLAMS Трамп & McConnell in epic call to action.
The Late Show: New species fills President Obama’s pauses.
Now This: The climate crisis is destroying this tribe’s way of life.
ТрампPlague:
Tooning Out: Donny Deutsch gives Biden’s campaign a sexy rebrand
Samantha Bee: The Elizabeth Warren emergency reassurance zoom
SNL: Bernie Sanders address the nation.
Taina Asili: La Alegría [The Physical Distancing Remix].
Vice News: The law banning Congressional insider trading isn’t enough to stop it
Seth Meyers: Chris Hayes lays out the worst-case scenario for the 2020 election
Conan interviews Joe Biden’s campaign manager.
Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.
by Carl Ballard — ,
Someone in my building got the Coronavirus. My super put a note under the door that all of the common areas would be deep cleaned yesterday.* So I guess this is the best time to do laundry and check the mail, even though they aren’t necessary for a bit?
And yet, I am stay putting. I also found some green tea in an unexpected place, so now I have a source of caffeine that doesn’t require cutting with milk. So I guess I can hold up for a bit longer without leaving the building.
by Carl Ballard — ,
My parents’ friend made a bunch of masks and they sent some on to me. So, next time I go out, I will have minimal protection. And maybe will help other people not get whatever I might have. Still, not going out is probably the best.
And washing your hands. So go wash your hands right now.
by Carl Ballard — ,
I get so angry when people in the national media cite Washington bending the curve as good news. I, of course, am very grateful for everyone who is staying inside and everyone who can’t. But people describing 500 dead as good news because it isn’t more just feels off.
Anyway, wash your hands right now.
by Darryl — ,
Stephen: Sen. Bernie Sanders wants voters to be protected in November.
Samantha Bee: How to legislate from home with Rep. Katie Porter.
John Oliver: OAN.
Robert Reich: How CEOs are ruining America
Bill Maher interviews Al Gore on the Climate.
ТрампPlague:
Full Frontal: True American heroes—Katie Porter’s props.
Roll Call: Three ratings changes put Senate majority within reach for Democrats.
Bill Maher: Rain or shine monologue.
Winlar: Millionaires paid by billionaires:
Tooning Out The News: Season 1 Premiere.
Stephen: Sen. Bernie Sanders, bowing out of the race, gently breaks the news to supporters.
Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.
by Carl Ballard — ,
I am starting to run out of stuff that I can’t replace at Pike Place Market or the corner store. I am currently eating some toast with the last of the Marmite. And I am nearly out of my favorite hot sauce. Both of these are things that I would pick up at the World Market, but it’s closed. I know that I could probably get these things online, but I would prefer not to have delivery people come into the building — that has elderly and immunocompromised people — just so I can get my preferred spread or hot sauce when others are available.
by Carl Ballard — ,
Folks. Keep up the social distancing. It’s tough, but you’re going to get through it. Downtown is still too crowded for me to feel comfortable taking a walk, but in general it seems like we’re doing pretty well. My mother’s friend has been making masks, and apparently some are in the mail for me. That’s probably better than a bandanna.
In any event, please wash your hands right now.
by Carl Ballard — ,
Oh hey, it’s the afternoon and I think that you’re just going to have to accept that this is open threads now.
Anyway, I need to say: Please don’t eat poison. The President is recommending that people eat poison, but it’s a bad idea. Please, please, please do not eat poison. Eat pasta. Or eat rice. Maybe eat lentils. Those are a much better option than poison.
Do, however, wash your hands right now.
by Darryl — ,
Samantha Bee: Stay home and fill out your 2020 census!
Jimmy Fallon: Joe Biden talks quarantine campaigning and COVID-19 response.
Bill Maher: Working from home.
#ТрампPlague:
Full Frontal: You’ve never seen anything like this.
Bill Maher chats with Sen. Bernie Sanders
Samantha Bee: The 2020 election—What do you have to lose?
Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.
by Carl Ballard — ,
The State stay at home order has been extended to May. That is going to be tough for a lot of people. And may well be extended further.
Downtown Seattle sidewalks are still too cramped to do much walking. So I am mostly stuck in a studio apartment. But I still have work, and am doing OK.
Please wash your hands.
by Carl Ballard — ,
Another afternoon thread.
I usually work 8:30 to 4:30 because of my public transit situation. Most of the rest of the office is 9:00 to 5:00. I have continued to start at 8:30 even though my desk is literally 10 feet away from my bed, and I can walk it.
Anyway, wash your hands.
by Carl Ballard — ,
How is everyone holding up? I am going a bit stir crazy. I look out my window and I want to yell “6 feet” to people standing close to each other, or God forbid sharing a cigarette. I assumed that I would eventually be the person who yells at the kids from my window, but I am 20 years ahead of schedule.
Anyway, wash you hands right now.
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