That election though… I just don’t have the words… not yet. It looks more and more like that electoral scenario of doom I floated Monday, with the election hinging on Pennsylvania with that state’s votes taking forever to count, may play out.
I discovered a website which is good if you want some in-depth reading to take your mind off America’s troubles: Longform. If you prefer to listen rather than read, they have a podcast too.
If you need another reading distraction: I’d hardly call today a Celebration Day, but Memphis magazine has a long piece on the role Memphis played in the recording of Led Zeppelin III. The album’s 50th anniversary is this year.
The COVID-19 task force press conference yesterday was about as exciting as watching paint dry. Health Department director Dr. Haushalter stressed once again that if you express any symptoms, whether they could be attributed to COVID, the flu, or the common cold, you need to cease all activities immediately. You need to go get tested for COVID, stay away from others, and stay home until you either get a negative result or until the 10-day isolation period for COVID (including 1 day free from fever and symptoms) has passed.
County Health Officer Dr. Bruce Randolph spoke to faith-related venues. He stressed that the Health Department is available to advise on best practices for safely returning to in-person worship.
WREG has more on the demise of Lew’s Blue Note Bar & Grill, one of the few African-American owned businesses on Beale, due to COVID-19. Fellow business owner Tater Red was quoted as saying more businesses on the street could have to close soon.
Tomorrow’s Stout Day at the Wiseacre taproom – the Broad Avenue one, not the Downtown one. (When is cool stuff like this gonna start happening Downtown?) Details:
Stout Day 2020 is right around the corner, with dark beers taking over Thursday, November 5th. The world will join in a global toast to this rich and full-bodied style and we hope you do too!15% discount available on Gotta Get Up To Get Down Draft, 6pk, 12pk ONLY + we will have a few surprise Stouts as draft only releases too!
Good news: The MemphisWeather.net forecast shows highs in the 70s for the next week with little chance of rain until next Tuesday.
The never-ending debate goes on: Memphis in May wants to tweak Tom Lee Park redesign plans
The Downtown Fogleman YMCA holds a hiring fair today 10 to 2. Here’s what you need to know:
- Bring forms of identification to fill out an I-9
- Be prepared to undergo a health screening before your interview. Mask must be worn at all times inside the building
- Bring references, including contact email addresses
- Drug testing will be done onsite
That’s it. I’m tired, having stayed up until 11 then got up at 4 to keep an eye on the election results. I said that after work Wednesday, I’d go out for a few PBRs either to celebrate, to drown my sorrows, or to dull the frustration of not knowing. Looks like it’ll be door number 3. Back tomorrow with more news.