Hitting the reset button

Wow, life has changed in a matter of weeks and will even change more in the days ahead. Surviving a global pandemic was not in my thought process as I watched the mullet drop at Seabreeze Park on December 31st and made my New Year’s resolution.

I thought a month of no alcohol followed by social drinking only on weekends would be a challenge. Now, alcohol consumption will no longer be in the list of challenges in 2020. Art shows and assignment work are being canceled. Income will be a trickle at best in the weeks ahead. New challenges will continue to confront us daily.

I had a good show at the Gulfport Casino in February. A Reuters assignment covering a ULA launch at the Cape followed by a couple of weeks covering the Toronto Blue Jays spring training camp for The Canadian Press. Then a week of shooting college sports playing around the state in spring tournaments for several northern univeristies.

By that time we were aware of the coronavirus outbreak spreading throughout Asia, on cruise ships, and into the world. After several awkward attempts not to shake hands, I started to completely accept the concept of social distancing.

Of course, my hands are washed. While singing happy birthday. Twice.

I’m staying closer to home and will look for new images in my neighborhood. Terra Ceia Island will be a good place to reset as we wait for better days to come.

If you see me, say hi, but keep your distance.

Keep healthy. Cheers.

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