09 May 2020 - Plague Journal Day 58

We all are still sheltering in place, but I'm here to keep you sane and entertained.
One could hardly ask for much more than that, now could one?

Do you remember that yesterday was No Socks Day? Likely some of you lost a sock as a result, and that's probably why today is Lost Sock Memorial Day.
Here's a video to make you feel better about that.
You're welcome.

Right.
That's all well and good, but the real news today is that this is World Buckfast Day!
"What's Buckfast?" I hear you ask. Why nothing but a fabulous caffeinated fortified wine kind of beverage originally made by the monks at Buckfast Abbey in Devon, England. Now it's made under license by regular non-monk type folks so it's even more available than ever.

Caffeinated fortified wine? What could go wrong?

Well I have to assume it's no coincidence that today is also Stay Up All Night Night.
Again, you're welcome.

Keep Calm and Stay Away.
I'll be back tomorrow.

08 May 2020 - Plague Journal Day 57

We all are still sheltering in place, but I'm here to keep you sane and entertained.
One could hardly ask for much more than that, now could one?

Day 57. What could that mean, other than Heinz? After all, the number 57 became so closely associated with Heinz that they used it to name a steak sauce.
It's interesting, though, that when that advertising slogan was created (57 varieties of pickles), the Heinz company already have at least 60 varieties. Apparently H.J. Heinz made up the number while riding on an elevated train, simply because he liked that number.
Regardless of its origin and accuracy (or lack thereof), I would suggest today would be a good day to enjoy something with a bit of a Heinz condiment. Perhaps some frites with some mayonnaise? some chips with some malt vinegar? I could go on for 55 more options (or so), but I don't want to waste your time.



Instead, let me point out that today is also No Socks Day. Here in Michigan, we normally would have reasonable weather for this celebration, but today is supposed to be colder than it was this past Christmas, so perhaps we should wait. Of course we realize that every day is No Socks Day in Grosse Pointe.

Keep Calm and Stay Away.
I'll be back tomorrow.