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    I got my first dose Saturday!   So excited, I can barely stand it🤩

    Our state opened it up to school employees. As a non-faculty coach, I was worried I wouldn’t get one.   But our school district arranged a drive with enough for every single employee (if they wanted it).  Great experience! 

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    I am rereading the Bridgerton series.   I read them when they came out, and was not enamored as everyone else was, but didn’t hate them either.

    My opinion has not changed, except now I have faces to names😂.   The first book was super problematic.   Fifteen years ago, THE SCENE was probably more common in that generation of books, and something I brushed over.   Now I was so disgusted I almost didn’t finish the book.  I am shocked she has not revised it.

    I thought they handled it in the show better, but still problematic.

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    I signed up to help with the election polls this year!  It has been a steady line every day.  Last night was the longest after polls closed we stayed.

    I must say it has restored my faith in humanity.  People are kind to us, to each other.

    The number of checks and balances in place also astound me.   We have to balance a minimum of four different ways - with completely independent machines. 

    The hours are long (I am working over 40 hours a week) and Election Day looks to be a minimum 16 hour day.   Even so I told my husband I would do this again.
     

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    I am getting an Angelina Jolie/Gwyneth Paltrow vibe from her.   You know I cannot stand AJ, and like GP only when she is not GOOPing it.  

    It seems altruistic but it is not.  
     

    I am not opposed to them making money, per se, but while the Obamas and Oprah have earned my respect by their accomplishments, I sort think she feels we should afford her the same respect because she has made a few speeches talking in an impassioned hopeful tone that I feel has been well taught in acting classes (see AJ and GP above).  
     

    I kid you not - this was the first story that popped up on my reddit:

     

     

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    James Otto Sweet Heart

    Your boy is in a new Netflix reality show - DeMarcus Rules.   Think Christley Knows Best meets Don’t Be Tardy.   
     

    Typical “reality” set ups for comedy to ensue.  Except with curse words (Yay Netflix)

    Super fun bubble gum show 

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    1)Being native North Carolinian (seriously all four branches of my family were here in the late 1600s early 1700s)

     2)  I remember staying up late to watch UNC and Jordan win the 1982 NCAA title - I was in fourth grade and it was big deal I was up that late.  ** Side note ** State won in 1983 greatest comeback story ever - come at me ?

    3) The man, myth, legend comes and buys our beloved NBA team and returns the original name

    Jordan is Royalty for me.   I don’t even like Carolina (sorry Hoya).   Every year while we went from class to class just to watch the ACC tourney, every teacher would give his history - from not making Varsity his freshman year, to all of his triumphs as a Chicago Bull.  
     

    I will watch it with my girls - just for them to realize how big he really is.   They just know him as a pair of shoes ?

     

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    So I was with my daughter today and she listens to Country music (not really my go to genre). And low and behold - I hear a song and the screen tells me it is James Otto!!! 
     

    It brought a smile to my face as I thought of you James Otto Sweetheart? 

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    Is anyone else just ticked off at how many people are not taking it seriously?  
    I have friends having people over and joking about staying 6ft apart.  
    The list of essential employees is ridiculous.  Just because you are doesn’t mean you should. And people think since they are essential the rules don’t apply to them? 

    My husband, runs an HVAC supply wholesale store, and is essential.  We talked last night and he is going to start coming straight home and showering before talking to any of us.  

    I am inexplicably considered essential (CPA), but have cut off physical contact or presence with all my clients.  Talking or emailing daily with them and still doing tax returns.  Clients are either dropping stuff off in my mailbox or submitting electronically.  I would go pick up, but only from front porch or mailbox. 

    My two college age daughters (20,18) and I are at home except for grocery shopping - my youngest drives to the park  for a daily run.  She cannot run in neighborhood (she was almost kidnapped two years ago doing this - another story another day).

    We are the exception.  People think we are being ridiculous.   I am scared of coming into contact with anyone - I have seasonal asthma and it’s the season.  

    I live in a suburb of Charlotte, NC and am a skip and a jump from Hoya (that is Southern for not far ? - probably 3 hours)

    I agree with Hoya, our Governor has been spot on.   I just wish our citizens were.

    I am becoming judgy and bitter.  That  is not like me ?

     

     

     

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    As some (?) of you may know, I am self employed CPA.   I am offering for you to drop off your stuff in my mailbox, I pick it up in yours or electronically submit it all.  And I still have people that want to meet in person.   

    I am encouraging no contact at all.  But this is my first year pushing this out full time, so I cannot be choosy.  Luckily most of my longtime monthly clients and happy conversing through email and phone.  

    Definitely a different way to do business.  Some people love the no in person, but most are struggling. 

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    I was at  Walmart and Harris Teeter (think midscale grocery) today.   Lots of people lots of out of stock items.    

    I have two appointments tomorrow - business related - in person.   I think those will be the last ones until this is over.   I work from home as a CPA and have the technology for my clients to submit everything electronically.  Husband will still have to work - he is an HVAC supplier branch manager. 

    Both College daughters are now home, but I have to get one back out to UCLA to get her stuff because Friday they cancelled in person for the rest of the year.  If they had made this call two days earlier, she would have still been there ??‍♀️

    We have a family plan as to what happens when one of us gets sick.   What room is quarantine room etc.   I think we are as ready as we can be.

    I still plan to grocery shop weekly as normal.   But that is about it.

    This is crazy!  

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