Wednesday HodgePodge
1. In a single sentence tell us something about your 40's. If you haven't reached that milestone yet tell us (in a single sentence) something about whatever decade you're in now.
I survived.
No, really, that's a good description. I had a cancer diagnosis just before I turned 45. I was sick as a dog while planning my younger daughter's bat mitzvah. An then, when I was back on my feet, I found myself dealing with the trials and tribulations of two teenage daughters,
2. Life begins at forty. Agree or disagree? Tell us why. And if not at forty, when?
I had a rebirth at 45, does that count?
3. Share a favorite book, song, or quote with a number featured in it somewhere.
4. A picture's worth a thousand words, a stitch in time saves nine, back to square one, catch-22, on cloud nine, my two cents...pick a number phrase and tell us how it applies to your life currently.
My two cents. I am not shy about expressing my political opinion. And since the virus and quarantine I have become less reserved about where to express myself.
5. Last time you drove more than 40 miles from home? More than 400 miles from home? Where were you going? Was it before or after this current season of social distancing?
Haven't been doing a lot of driving since the pandemic. Furthest I have driven lately is the 20-mile distance between Drew's house and my own.
40 miles? Drew sees a specialist at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. Every few months we drive from NY to Philadelphia (about 125 miles) and back again. The last time was in October, I think. We were supposed to go back in April.
400 miles? In the summer of 2013 Drew and I had an interesting road trip. When Drew's father moved back to Long Island, he put some of his things in storage. Drew and I flew to Ft. Myers, Florida, rented a truck, emptied the storage unit, and drove back home to Long island.We took our time and stopped at a few interesting places.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
I am hoping that MLB is able to work out a deal with the player's union. I'll gladly take a shortened season with no fans in the seats. NY needs the tax revenue and I need the entertainment.
Elated you are a Cancer Survivor!!! I can sometimes express my opinion without being asked.
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I'm happy to hear you beat cancer! I too am looking forward to the return of sports of any kind. I cannot imagine fall without college football. We live in the middle of Clemson Tiger country and it is all about the football in the fall. I know it's not the biggest thing in the world right now, but will be interesting to see what happens and how people cope. Take care.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you beat cancer!
ReplyDeleteI'm very happy you beat cancer. I've lost too many family members and friends to it, it's nice to have a win now and again.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: With no fans in the stands, how does the city collect tax revenue?
The teams pay taxes to New York on revenue earned here. That includes broadcast rights. New York has an income tax; the players' salaries are subject to that tax.
DeleteWell, they are discussing it. At least that's a positive? Do you ever watch John Oliver? Last Sunday's show, he talked about sports. Worth it if only for the bit where he shows a pitcher who missed his target and broke a window in his own house.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been watching John Oliver lately.
DeleteLove your answer to #2, yes I say that counts :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing to be a cancer survivor! Hope the rest of your week is a good one.
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