This pandemic is rotten, and it’s not going away anytime soon. I’m prone to dwelling on the heartaches. “There’s a Tear in My Beer” could’ve been my theme song, except it’d be a pity to water down a good beer.
Yesterday I was feeling low. Not depressed, just low. And then I made myself think of ordinary day-to-day good things about life right now, things that might NOT have come about had it not been for Covid-19.
One of the best is a group on Facebook called “Tallahassee Foodies.” It was started by a woman who wanted to call attention to good, locally owned eateries. It’s an overwhelmingly positive place for members to ask about specific types of foods available and to share information.
Here are a couple of sample posts from the site:
“This page makes my heart swell when I see it supporting people who need it (fried Oreos, peterbrooke) especially during these hard times of closure, lower capacity, etc.
SO… If you own or know of a good business that is struggling to survive right now, please list them below so we can help them.
So many restaurant, franchise, and bar owners put it all on the line to start their businesses, I want to do my tiny part to help…
Thanks!”
“Y’all. This is probably 5000 Weight Watchers points, but I’ll eat soup the rest of the day so I can eat this. Bacon jam, avocado, and egg melt (added tomato)! Look at those layers of deliciousness! First time I’ve had bacon jam. It had a little kick and now I have to figure out how it’s made.”
I absolutely love this site and all the good vibes the members are putting out. Any negativity gets shut down quickly. It’s a happy place for me.
What’s happening in your world that’s positive? Something that might only exist because of COVID? Maybe you’ve taken on a role that you’d never considered playing before. Tell me something good.
Peace, people!
Praying for Eyebrowz 
We are so lucky to live where we do – at this time especially.
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It’s more than luck, I think. You two would create a lovely environment no matter where you lived.
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🙂 Thank you so much.
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There are a bunch of food trucks that usually serve summer festivals which are not happening now. So they group together on a venue parking lot and offer take out. We go get bbq meats from there occasionally and eat it at home supplemented by homemade salads and veg. It’s a neat idea, and helps out the small business.
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I love that. That’s something the foodies group has been spotlighting—food trucks. Apparently there’s a young man who has started a fried Oreos truck and the site is really supporting him.
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Shhhh. Don’t tell my kids!
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It’s enough to make me have a day off of my vegan diet. Haven’t succumbed yet, but I can feel it coming.
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I found that using stickers in my planner is fun….
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You mean you’d never used stickers before? I think that would be top of your list!
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I know! I was anti sticker….but now….a convert
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Maybe we need to see before and after photos…
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When you get a chance I posted a pic yesterday
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Oh good! I’m so far behind!
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Wow that looks delicious! I am glad you are making an effort to look for the good and acknowledge when you feel low.
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Doesn’t that sandwich look awesome! If only I could have bacon. And cheese!
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My area is home to the State Fair every year except for this year with covid. They are doing drive through “fair food” weekends and drive in summer concerts.
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That’s kind of cool! I like how people are thinking outside the box. New traditions may be started.
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I won’t miss the weeks of heavy traffic, that’s for sure.
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