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From the National Mall NPS:
“Petals pushing through.
Trees at stage five – puffy white;
Peak bloom by week’s end.”
And while we wait thanks to Molly for sending: “a lovely peach blossom from Bloomingdale!”
And thanks to Hanna for sending this nice idea from the Hillwood Museum: (more…)
Thanks to Aaron for sending: “Happy St Patrick’s Day from Elsa, Adams-Morgan”
Tonight I shall let the gin rest and pour a cup of Powers and toast to the sick to heal quickly, to the medical staff for being on the front lines, to the emergency responders keeping us safe, to the sanitation workers who always work through it all, to the grocery store and other retail workers keeping us stocked despite our fears, to our friends who’ve lost their jobs – letting them know they will not be forgotten and letting the powers that be know that they must be taken care of until we get back to normal, and to our family and loved ones may we all be safe and celebrate properly next year at the pub. Sláinte and L’Chaim! (more…)
Thanks to Leo for sending last night: “MPD guarding a delivery of supplies to CVS in Upper NW DC. At least three cops – sad reflection on how people are behaving. Looked like some prescription medications but mostly your standard CVS supplies from Motrin to soap to razors. People were patiently and politely waiting for the supplies to be unloaded/stocked, but I heard the delivery guy telling the cops that last time, people were grabbing goods straight from the truck.”
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Thanks to all who sent the sad word. Many who reached out to me are upset about the way the news was delivered: “Compass Coffee, a DC based company just laid off 180 of their 200 employees abruptly with no compensation or support. Here’s the insufficient letter from the owner. It was heartbreaking for employees having worked there for years.”
Sadly similar lay offs have and will continue to occur throughout the industry. Please see the virtual tip jar for service industry workers. Hopefully baristas can be included too. And hopefully the District Council will provide support to the workers laid off as well. (more…)
Thanks to Dennis Jansen for sending from Mom’s Organic Market on New York Ave, NE: “Someone is using a dinosaur costume as protective gear in the grocery store. I’ve officially seen everything.”
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Memorial Day “Murph” at Urban Athletic Club
This Memorial Day Weekend, Urban Athletic Club will host “Murph”—a time-honored Hero workout performed around the country to remember and reflect.
A lot of folks have been asking me about the status of gyms since we learned restaurants and bars would close (with many transitioning to pick up/take out only.) ABRA sends some more guidance:
“Effective immediately, per Mayor’s Order 2020-048: Prohibition on Mass Gatherings During Public Health Emergency Coronavirus (COVID-19), all “mass gatherings” in DC are prohibited.
A mass gathering is considered any event or convening bringing together 50 or more persons at the same time in a single room or other single confined or enclosed space.
Accordingly, restaurants and taverns must cease table seating effective tonight, Monday, March 16, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. until Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 6:00 a.m. These establishments may only provide delivery and grab-and-go operations during this period.
Additionally, all venues doing business as nightclubs, multipurpose facilities, health clubs, health spas, massage establishments, and theaters must also suspend operations. (more…)
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“As of 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, the District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes five new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 22 individuals.
23-year-old male
Contact tracing underway
42-year-old female
Contact tracing underway – History of international travel to Europe
54-year-old female
Contact tracing underway
54-year-old male
Contact tracing underway
56-year-old male
Contact tracing underway”
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-04: Prohibition on Mass Gatherings During Public Health Emergency – Coronavirus (COVID-19).”
Details: Prohibition on Mass Gatherings During Public Health Emergency (PDF)
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Next year will be epic. I’m holding on to that thought to get me through. Think how much fun we’re gonna have!!
