Silver Linings Amidst A Calamity . . .

We all know what the times are . . . and my heartfelt sympathies to any who have lost someone and empathy for all who are ill.

But . . . maybe . . . there are silver linings? Something good that is happening amidst this calamity?

I'll start with one that relates to our common hobby -- please chime in if you wish:

My business is beverage distribution in the Bronx, NY. It is "essential" and with 500 wholesale customers, it is critical that we open every day to get the merchandise out into the stores in our area. Before the crisis, every day, my commute had been about 40 minutes, very stressful as we all crowd into the same streets with our cars, trying to get to work on time. Now, it has actually become the most pleasant time of my day:) I am driving my Macan at the limit down the Major Deegan (from Westchester county) with my favorite songs on the radio in a climate-controlled cabin. Absolutely sublime. It is definitely a silver lining to the sadness and stress that I feel the rest of my day. It only takes 20 minutes because the roads are virtually empty -- I wish it were longer . . .

My heart goes out to everyone at this time. We all have already lost something.

[I have no reason to bring politics into this thread -- it is for optimism only. Thank you.]

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by uptheorg

We all know what the times are . . . and my heartfelt sympathies to any who have lost someone and empathy for all who are ill.

But . . . maybe . . . there are silver linings? Something good that is happening amidst this calamity?

I'll start with one that relates to our common hobby -- please chime in if you wish:

My business is beverage distribution in the Bronx, NY. It is "essential" and with 500 wholesale customers, it is critical that we open every day to get the merchandise out into the stores in our area. Before the crisis, every day, my commute had been about 40 minutes, very stressful as we all crowd into the same streets with our cars, trying to get to work on time. Now, it has actually become the most pleasant time of my day:) I am driving my Macan at the limit down the Major Deegan (from Westchester county) with my favorite songs on the radio in a climate-controlled cabin. Absolutely sublime. It is definitely a silver lining to the sadness and stress that I feel the rest of my day. It only takes 20 minutes because the roads are virtually empty -- I wish it were longer . . .

My heart goes out to everyone at this time. We all have already lost something.

[I have no reason to bring politics into this thread -- it is for optimism only. Thank you.]

---

Couple of thing's I've noticed, people are playing with their kids and spending time with family. I have neighbors I've never seen, but they are out in the yard now. And pollution is way down, it can at least show us what is possible.
It's good to focus on some of the positives, while be buried in negatives. The positives you can control, the negatives are mostly out of everybody's control. Also, my woodpile looks great!

---Adam