mask up!
Almost all great bank robbers wore masks while doing what they did best. Somewhere in the annals of the old west, there just might be a story of Jesse James admonishing his gang as he yelled the command, Remember to put on your mask before going into the bank!
Surgeons and surgical nurses routinely wear masks while working their magic in operating rooms in every hospital around the world.
Surgeons and surgical nurses routinely wear masks while working their magic in operating rooms in every hospital around the world.
Some people who work with chemicals, such as landscape architects and lawn fertilizer companies, frequently wear a mask while applying various chemicals to your lawn.
Citizens in some Asian countries wear masks when going outdoors because pollution is so bad in their part of the world.
Sometimes, even the good guys wore a mask. However, the real question is, if his partner wanted to conceal his identity, why didn't Tonto wear a mask too?
And, Halloween Masquerade parties? A whole different story.
Sometimes, even the good guys wore a mask. However, the real question is, if his partner wanted to conceal his identity, why didn't Tonto wear a mask too?
And, Halloween Masquerade parties? A whole different story.
But, now, regardless of your occupation or station in life, you are encouraged to wear a mask if you mix with other people.
HUH? What's up with that?
CoVid-19 has presented us with the media dubbed.... new normal. Granted, we've all made some adjustments in our daily lives, and most of these differences have resulted in extraordinary, offbeat, and sometimes outlandish behavior.
Perhaps most disturbing of the new normal is the beat down of so many wonderful, time-honored traditions.
The traditional running of the Kentucky Derby is the first Saturday in May, but it will run in the Fall this year. Even though the date of the running has been a tradition for 100 years, the new date won't affect the majority of us except for postponing the date our picks finish among the also rans.
And, like the Run for the Roses, dozens of movie and album releases, church carnivals and regularly scheduled summer traditional events, such as the Indy 500 have all been rescheduled. No worries.
But, traditions which may be coming to an end altogether like shaking hands when greeting someone, or giving him or her a hug, will be greatly missed.
Social distancing sets the rules for those traditions now, but once the rules are eased and the new normal truly becomes the everyday, some traditions will be awkward at best to maintain. It's onerous to imagine eagerly approaching anyone with an outstretched hand to finalize a formal greeting.
Imagine being seated in a restaurant and the person at the next table sneezes. Tradition dictates someone close to the offender say, Bless you. That's history. Some will head for the nearest exit while those remaining will wonder about the nature of the sneeze.
A service person who comes to your home to give you an estimate of what it will cost to make some changes or repairs traditionally hands you a business card before leaving. Accepting the card will take a herculean effort. Has the new normal relegated business cards as a tradition of the past?
One of America's greatest traditions happens all over our land every summer...outdoor festivals. Under the current circumstances, many will not attend. Fewer participants than in past years will accept an ear of corn off the grill while other folks are crowded around within two or three feet of each other.
Tradition dictates Field of Dreams be played out in countless baseball and recreational parks around the country. What kind of summer can it possibly be without eating at least one hot dog while sitting in the stands?
A universal all-time favorite summer tradition is having friends and family over for a cookout. So-called pitch-ins may be on the way out. One could easily become paranoid trying to figure out who may be asymptomatic.
A tradition that heralds the end of summer is the state fair. That's the only place in the world and the single time a year one can enjoy a two-inch-thick pork chop sandwich. It just doesn't taste as good in any other setting. Regardless of the date of this annual treasure, it's problematic if attendance approaches past years.
This is also the time of year when major entertainment figures announce their summer and fall concerts. It's a tradition that dates before 1800 (advance advertising of an opera). Dozens of shows by entertainers such as Elton John, Taylor Swift, and Luke Bryan are being moved to later in the year. Concert stages are dark around the world.
It's not just the big episodes and experiences that will have gone by the wayside in this new normal.
What about that envelope you want to seal? You would have to have nerves of steel to use the kind of envelope that you have to close by wetting the flap with your tongue. Come to think of it, why did we ever think that practice was safe before CoVid-19?
It seems wedding celebrations, or any kind of social gathering of such magnitude will have to be altered for these types of events to work in our new normal. Going through any kind of food or buffet line will be formidable or arduous to contend with after others before you have handled the utensils.
In a related matter, a press release recently announced a favorite Florida chain, Sweet Tomatoes, is closing their doors forever. It seems a restaurant forecast model shows few of us will ever again go through a soup and salad buffet.
And, what about the three-second rule? Who could possibly eat anything within three-seconds of falling on the floor after what we now know about this dreaded virus?
Today is all about adapting and these examples barely touch the surface of accommodations we will be making from here on out.
And then, there's this true story.
One of my brothers wanted to visit his bank, but the lobby was closed. He called them to ask for an appointment so he could speak to someone face to face. He was given the time and date when the meeting would take place and he dutifully wrote down the information.
Then, just before he was ready to disconnect, the lady asked him if she could do anything else for him. He said, No, I'm good. Thanks a lot.
But, she had a final warning, Remember to put on your mask before coming into the bank, she said.
HUH? What's up with that?
HUH? What's up with that?
CoVid-19 has presented us with the media dubbed.... new normal. Granted, we've all made some adjustments in our daily lives, and most of these differences have resulted in extraordinary, offbeat, and sometimes outlandish behavior.
Perhaps most disturbing of the new normal is the beat down of so many wonderful, time-honored traditions.
The traditional running of the Kentucky Derby is the first Saturday in May, but it will run in the Fall this year. Even though the date of the running has been a tradition for 100 years, the new date won't affect the majority of us except for postponing the date our picks finish among the also rans.
And, like the Run for the Roses, dozens of movie and album releases, church carnivals and regularly scheduled summer traditional events, such as the Indy 500 have all been rescheduled. No worries.
But, traditions which may be coming to an end altogether like shaking hands when greeting someone, or giving him or her a hug, will be greatly missed.
Social distancing sets the rules for those traditions now, but once the rules are eased and the new normal truly becomes the everyday, some traditions will be awkward at best to maintain. It's onerous to imagine eagerly approaching anyone with an outstretched hand to finalize a formal greeting.
Imagine being seated in a restaurant and the person at the next table sneezes. Tradition dictates someone close to the offender say, Bless you. That's history. Some will head for the nearest exit while those remaining will wonder about the nature of the sneeze.
A service person who comes to your home to give you an estimate of what it will cost to make some changes or repairs traditionally hands you a business card before leaving. Accepting the card will take a herculean effort. Has the new normal relegated business cards as a tradition of the past?
One of America's greatest traditions happens all over our land every summer...outdoor festivals. Under the current circumstances, many will not attend. Fewer participants than in past years will accept an ear of corn off the grill while other folks are crowded around within two or three feet of each other.
Tradition dictates Field of Dreams be played out in countless baseball and recreational parks around the country. What kind of summer can it possibly be without eating at least one hot dog while sitting in the stands?
A universal all-time favorite summer tradition is having friends and family over for a cookout. So-called pitch-ins may be on the way out. One could easily become paranoid trying to figure out who may be asymptomatic.
A tradition that heralds the end of summer is the state fair. That's the only place in the world and the single time a year one can enjoy a two-inch-thick pork chop sandwich. It just doesn't taste as good in any other setting. Regardless of the date of this annual treasure, it's problematic if attendance approaches past years.
This is also the time of year when major entertainment figures announce their summer and fall concerts. It's a tradition that dates before 1800 (advance advertising of an opera). Dozens of shows by entertainers such as Elton John, Taylor Swift, and Luke Bryan are being moved to later in the year. Concert stages are dark around the world.
It's not just the big episodes and experiences that will have gone by the wayside in this new normal.
What about that envelope you want to seal? You would have to have nerves of steel to use the kind of envelope that you have to close by wetting the flap with your tongue. Come to think of it, why did we ever think that practice was safe before CoVid-19?
It seems wedding celebrations, or any kind of social gathering of such magnitude will have to be altered for these types of events to work in our new normal. Going through any kind of food or buffet line will be formidable or arduous to contend with after others before you have handled the utensils.
In a related matter, a press release recently announced a favorite Florida chain, Sweet Tomatoes, is closing their doors forever. It seems a restaurant forecast model shows few of us will ever again go through a soup and salad buffet.
And, what about the three-second rule? Who could possibly eat anything within three-seconds of falling on the floor after what we now know about this dreaded virus?
Today is all about adapting and these examples barely touch the surface of accommodations we will be making from here on out.
And then, there's this true story.
One of my brothers wanted to visit his bank, but the lobby was closed. He called them to ask for an appointment so he could speak to someone face to face. He was given the time and date when the meeting would take place and he dutifully wrote down the information.
Then, just before he was ready to disconnect, the lady asked him if she could do anything else for him. He said, No, I'm good. Thanks a lot.
But, she had a final warning, Remember to put on your mask before coming into the bank, she said.
HUH? What's up with that?
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