We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse.

NATLBSB, Pix.

(I had to pause and think what the acronym would be, it's been so long since I used it.)

I had a plumbing emergency but happily the rooter companies have not shut down, and someone came out and fixed my drains. Now I'm waiting for the hot water tank to heat up so I can clean the disgusting mess in my bathtub.

In other news, I found this wonderful ESPN clip about an amazing athlete dog: [link]

ltc's school is officially closing for at least a week.

local tavern was full - not sure it was smart to stay, but I wanted to eat so I did. Next restaurant I went to to buy gift certificate was too busy for anyone to help me. Liquor store had 4 people in buying stuff. CVS still has soup and foodstuffs on the shelves and milk. Other local restaurant looked busy. I can but gift certificates for them online.

Can't they just pay them not to work?

They're doing that for that for the actors so, yes. If we end up with more restrictions they'll have to.

Ah, ok. Well, I hope that works out ok for all of you

I just got an email that the San Francisco Public Library is closing until March 31st, which at this point I was expecting.

Yup, but OTOH several branches, along with a bunch of rec centers around the City, will be open to provide emergency day care for the children of hospital workers, disaster relief workers and low-income families impacted by all the closures. 8-6, 3 meals a day, homework and crafts and such in spaces big enough to allow for social distancing. And the school district is handing out free breakfast and lunch to anyone 18 and under within city limits, public school student or no.

Cincinnati YMCA has cancelled all their usual activities, and they're using a bunch of their facilities for child care for hospital workers.

I've got a friend who lives in rural Georgia, and their school district is letting parents request that the school bus drivers deliver their kids' school lunches to their bus stops. Which keeps the kids fed, and also means that the bus drivers won't be on unpaid leave.

Cindy, so much ~ma to you.

Go Jesse!

All of my work travel has been cancelled, with the exception of 1 essential trip to Princeton next week. Though that could be cancelled by Monday afternoon. We had to make the call to postpone our industry conference next month, but the city of Indianapolis has been very accommodating.

PA residents are eligible for a library card at the Free Philadelphia Library. It's got a huge selection of online material--much better than what's available at the libraries in my part of the state.

The restaurant has been busier than normal--not sure if it's been mostly takeout. MedicGuy is preparing to be mandated to work additional shifts, and I'm here praying that my parents don't get it.

Keeping all of the Buffistas business owners and those who work in industries where you can't work from home in my thoughts.

Aw, damn. My Christmas gift for my parents was tickets to a Symphony concert at the end of this month. Retroactive gifting fail.