And so on.....

Shannon loves babies, all babies.  This is her with her new nephew, Everett Edward Kocsis.  She is holed up at her residence in Troy.  Cannot bring her home or visit for the time being.  We face time with her but because Anthony gives her the phone, and doesn't really get the concept, all we see is up her nostrils just about up to her brain.  Miss her much. A happier person cannot be found on this earth.  Her wonderful teacher Ray Hooton Face Timed with her.  She was thrilled.

It is desperately quiet with a complete lack of activity around here.  Sometimes I feel like the only human here.  The only ones moving are the dog owners taking their pets out.  We are prohibited from any congregating in the common places in the building.  There are newly placed signs on the doors stating all the latest restrictions.  The office is closed until further notice.  The manager has posted her phone number with the note that she will get to calls as soon as possible.  I am concerned for those that don't have family or care givers.

On at happier note, hatched a plot to read a book to my youngest grandsons via Face Time.  So, I propped up the iPad on a stack of books got them connected, and read "Harry the Dirty Dog" , a kids book published in 1956. The illustrations and the references to a coal chute were definitely from the 50's.  Anyway the kids enjoyed it and wanted another reading, which of course I complied. It was great fun.  As my Face Time saga continues, I had a great conversation with John my brother in law. He said he felt like George Jetson.  In my wildest youthful dream, did I ever imagine having face to face chats with family and friends.  Also saw my lovely wife Judy and with Andrew, Marie and Elijah in abstentia.  My pal Janine and I solved the problems of the world in our talk.  This is really a good tool as we sit separated from our loved ones.  If you an Android, there is an application Google Duo, a free app that works the same way. You don't have to be alone.  Take the time to initiate the call. It might make you feel better.

Viewing:
Consider the following:

"Rainman Twins"
This is a documentary on Flo and Kay, two Savant identical twins in their 50's.  Likeable and social, these ladies will inspire you.  They have mental talents that will astonish you.  Available on Amazon Prime.

"Jacob"
Jacob Appel is an author, lawyer, doctor, ethicist and lecturer.  At 47 years old, many accomplishments and a really interesting point of view. Available on Amazon Prime.

"Tiger King"
This series of 7 episodes has had lots of press. Crazy egotist characters, legal entanglements,  watch is so you can discuss with your friends, maybe with Face Time. On Netflix

"Harold and Maude"
Finally, a disappointment, not in the film, but myself.  This movie was a touch stone of my youth, hopeful and full of promise, I saw it 12 times with my friends at the theater which now the Magic Bag on Woodward.  Watched it last night.  All the idealism portrayed escaped me now.  Ruth Gordon was over played.  The only character I really enjoyed was Vivian Pickles as Harold's stodgy mother.
She made me laugh.  But, I loved all the Cat Stevens songs singing them all as they were presented.  Somehow still remembered most of the words.  

 all for now