I suppose I should count myself lucky. It’s been about two years since COVID-19 really hit this country and I’ve gotten this far without catching the virus. It could be because I’ve spent so much time at home (first when[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The reason I brought up streaming services as a reason for dwindling attendances at movie theaters is because they release new movies too damn soon on those services after they’ve been released in theaters. Back in the 1950’s-1970’s when television[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Is this undo panic? Should I go back to wearing masks when I go out to stores and movies? Will it get as bad as it was in 2020 (it really shouldn’t, what with all the vaccines available). All I[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Before anyone says anything, yes, I know that the Mummer Parade, that takes place every year on the streets of Philadelphia, occurs on New Year’s Day. The reason why I brought it up today, on Thanksgiving, is to reveal an[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Even though there’s this new strain of the Covid virus, what a difference a year makes! Last November people were staying at home, masked when they did leave their homes and everyone was getting prepared for a lonely Thanksgiving. Now,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’m not the kind of moviegoer who needs a reclining chair or fancy foods or any of those types of frills at the movie theater. Just give me a decent seat, a nice large screen and a good price (can’t[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’m sure there are many different reasons for all of the Mall closings across the country and that many were probably inevitable. But, I still think that there’s a future for brick & mortar stores. When I used to go[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I don’t know why so many people feel so free to scream and yell at others, at total strangers these days. The cashiers, stock boys, waiters & waitresses, managers of fast food restaurants and stores. People that simply asked customers[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Some of the most difficult times for a jogger, runner or walker, who does any of that outside, are the spring and fall. Those times of the year when the weather wildly fluctuates. Is it going to be warm? Is[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I could say I’m surprised. Seeing these used masks lying scattered on the ground. I’ve been alive long enough to realize that people, especially in this country, are lazy as hell. I was trying to figure out the reasons why,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…