I had hoped yesterday’s COVID task force press conference would give a preview of some of the restrictions to fall away in Health Directive 21. However, Mayor Harris dodged the question and instead blabbered on about how he has a 12-year-old and a 15-year-old and they’ll be eligible for shots this week. A typical Lee Harris answer and another illustration why I probably won’t vote for him again. I used to be a fan of his, but since COVID hit, the more he opens his mouth, the less I trust him.
So I guess we’ll find out today, when the directive drops, what restrictions are being phased out. It could be the news we’ve been waiting 14 long months to hear.
Need to go to Arkansas today? Hop on I=55. Arkansas Department of Transportation inspectors found a crack in the I-40 bridge yesterday and it’s closed indefinitely. Man, that is going to bungle up interstate transportation, especially with Riverside Drive being closed right now for BBQ Fest.
Cafe Keough is back open! When I walked home from work yesterday, there were people enjoying sandwiches and beverages out on the patio. That is a wonderful sight to see.
From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Although he was barely recruited at TCU, Memphis Grizzly Desmond Bane looks like the value pick of the 2020 rookie class
Muzique Magazine interviewed Richard Cushing of FreeWorld recently.
It’s National Nutty Fudge Day and the folks at Bass Pro at the Pyramid should be able to help you with that one.
The DM talks about restaurant response to the rumor that the mask mandate will be lifted today. The Reillys who own the Majestic Grille brought in a nurse to address vaccine hesitancy and awarded a $250 bonus to fully vaccinated employees. Ryan Trimm (Sunrise, 117 Prime) wants to know if he’ll get his bar seating completely back (AGREE, Ryan! I would rather get bar seating fully back than lose the masks). Kelly English would also prefer to see 100% seating without distancing.
Merengue in May comes to Fourth Bluff Park Saturday, May 22 from 7-8 PM. It’s the first of a 3-week Latin dance series in the park.
The Grizz picked up a big win last night, beating the Dallas Mavericks 133-104. The Grizzlies remain in 9th by half a game in the Western Conference, trying to catch Golden State for 8th. SI: Doncic & Mavs mauled by Grizzlies
My weird pandemic-era dreams continue… this week I dreamed I was in the navy and my superior officer and I had a meeting with key government officials. I had the dress uniform and white cap and gold leaf insignia… in the army the gold leaf would indicate a major… what’s the equivalent rank in the navy? Lieutenant commander? My superior was a spit-and-polish kind of guy but he didn’t say anything about my hair violating regulation, which I appreciated.
Back later today with a report on which stupid pandemic restrictions will be lifted in the next health directive.