Without further ado, Issue 23...
On Friday, March 13, 2020, my kids were sent home from school because of Coronavirus. Eventually, everyones were.
Rarely are we ALL in something together. Rarely are we one.
Do you ever consider the guy next to you on a flight, the one you’re judging, could be the one who saves your life or the one with whom you share your last words? I do.
It’s moments like these, disaster moments, where we’re one. Lines blur and people are not other. Considering this in the wake of Ukraine is far too painful. It’s easier believing we’re different. We’re not. Neither are our pets :(
Clock Locked
I’d planned to complain about Daylight Saving Time in this spot. Wouldn’t you know, between my complaining and sending this newsletter, LEGISLATION PASSED.
We’re locking the clock. U.S. Senate approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent!
Unanimous bi-partisan agreement. We’re one! (at least this time).
Now out-dated, this Daily Show video on the subject is quite funny. Have an LOL.
Snack Hack
I have a jar of almonds on my counter, encouraging me to reach for a healthful snack. Recently, I sprinkled the raw almonds with chocolate covered almonds. Who’s smart?!
Each handful I get a few treats. (Sometimes I fish out only the chocolate ones. Shhh.) I like this brand, but there are far cheaper and sugarier options out there. Try it.
Dear Silverstein: Raw, Unfiltered Advice
I’ve dreamed of having a advice column. I even had one once (though not prolific). It was called, Dear Silverstein and I gave raw, unfiltered advice.
No problem was too big or too small. And nobody was ever helped, unless you count laughs, and I do!
The last time Silverstein offered advice was in March 2019 as the pandemic took hold. Corona Beer did not actually contact me, however the word Corona was being tossed around so liberally with Coronavirus, I couldn’t ignore the impact it must be having on the beer.
I hope this brings you a smile (and maybe sparks her alive again):
Dear Silverstein,
“Are sales of Corona Beer going up or down with the spread of Coronavirus?”
—Yours Truly, Drunk and Disorderly
Dear Drunk and Disorderly,
“Corona just came to me for marketing advice. I’ll tell you what I told them:
Bundle a 19-pack, immediately, if not sooner. Halt production of 6- and 12-packs and kick up those babies to 19.
Corona-19! It’s genius.
Next, a viral campaign. Picture this: a middle-aged person with the virus cracks open a Corona, props up their feet, winks at the camera and says, “I’m stressed. Time to take the edge off!”
And finally, drinking Corona is contagious, like the virus. That one's almost too easy.
It’s all perfectly on-brand, aka in poor taste. Wouldn’t you agree?” —Silverstein
Baby Grandma
We Welcome U
I leave you with a sweet video of Ukrainian kids welcomed into an Italian school. Heart-warming, yes. Heart-wrenching, yes.
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