I can tell you that TJ Maxx and Marshalls are buying a shitload of bakeware from us. And usual levels of cookware. What they might have in stock in other departments I have no idea, I don't think they are open around here.

I know we've been shipping Belk but they aren't my account so I don't know how much they are ordering compared to previous years. We are certainly having supply shortages for some items/product categories, but not across the board. Of course, I think they did stop ordering for a while so inventory may still be in the pipeline rather than in stores.

From what I've been told, our healthy inventory status is pretty unusual, though.

Good job with your friend, Laura! One more person wearing a mask is a good thing.

I don't know how to feel about Cain. He was always such a ridiculous public figure, and I doubt his death will cause any GOP minds to change about anything.

I am sitting here reading the news and thinking seriously about purchasing a personal firearm to protect my home from the coming insanity.

I have thought about it enough to decide that it's still a bad idea for me personally (I would not be a responsible gun owner, I am pretty sure, so better I am not a gun owner at all). I have been thinking about how much work it would be to convert the attic into a living space that is at least partially concealed, though. A lot, but maybe worth it?

I am stuck in a cycle I don't know how to get out of or well I know how to get out of it I just don't have the means to get out of it right now.

It goes like this: I'm living with people who either are or who are related to people who aren't taking the pandemic seriously. I'm stressed out in general because of the living environment. I know what I need to do - move. However I don't have job security right ow and when I look at jobs to apply for , even if I could get them, the starting pay is less than what I'm making now, although depending on the benefits and the hours I might be making more but I might not. But just because there are jobs available doesn't mean I am even going to get an interview or I would be happier at said job.

But I did make an appointment to finally get my car registered and my SC drivers license which I should have done a long time ago. So that is a partial step in the right direction.

askye, all you can do is what you can do with what you've got to hand - the car registration, the driver's license, those are good steps! It's okay that it's taken this long. You can keep practicing good care for yourself; I'm sorry that other members of the household aren't respecting what's happening, and I hope that you stay as safe as you can.

Here where I live, eight businesses that I know of have announced that they won't be reopening their physical storefronts, and three of them were at least 20 years old. Two of the eight have boosted their online presences and one is retiring; the other five have been here less than four years. (Plei, Bev, the lavender farm is also closing the shop in La Conner.) The loss of tourist money, particularly from cruises stopping in Seattle, is going to see off more by November.

There was an all-hands meeting at Jim's employer this week, and one of the questions submitted was "If we're all remote for the foreseeable future, do we have to keep living in Denver?" It wasn't answered directly, but I'd be surprised to learn that other tech companies aren't being asked the same question by their employees.

I feel sorry for Cain and his family, like so many people he fell down the right-wing propaganda hole and it cost him his life.

I don't think there will be any sort of economic recovery before the election (would love to be wrong about that), but there could easily be a month where the jobs report sounds good even if it doesn't mean much. Same thing with the stock market; it could go on a little bull run that doesn't mean much but sounds good.

I also worry that with the prohibition on placing 'ballot security' people at polling locations lifted that voter suppression will be a bigger factor in this election.

At my company, we have a few people working in the office with lots of safety measures, but it's strictly voluntary and most of us are remote for an indefinite amount of time.

Just had a first interview with a company for a full-time remote position, but I doubt it will lead to a job offer. The skill set match doesn't seem strong enough. Still, they contacted me based my Linked-In profile and it isn't like I misrepresent myself there.

Gud, how are you doing?

I'm doing okay. Thanks.

I've worked from home for many years, but my son goes out every day now. They do check his temperature as he goes in the building and masks are required, although if he is working by himself he can take it off.

Watching the Lewis funeral on delay. Good that Trump isn't there stinking up the place.

Do you want a new job, Gud? And hi!!

Matilda and Peanut are splatter painting outside - I sacrificed a few old work shirts to the cause, since I'll not be returning to bartending if I have any say about it.

I'm afraid of the October Surprise the people in power will rig this year.

I've been coming in to the office every day from the start. I've been the only one here, so I don't usually wear a mask (I put mine on when there is someone else here or I go out). I don't like wearing a mask, but if it helps keep one person healthier, then it's a minimal hassle.

In DC they opened the zoo last Friday ... I believe they're limiting the number of people who can go in and some areas are closed. They do require masks - the lion sculptures at the entrance have masks on, I guess to emphasize the message.