Today is April first. I know you’re all hoping someone would say April Fools and this month long nightmare would be over! Sorry, but it’s been like a different holiday. It’s been like living this movie scene.

The alarm goes off at six am. He gets out of bed and heads to the shower. The water is icy cold. He heads into town and stops at the diner. When walking across the street, he steps into a puddle of slushy water. Walking down the sidewalk to greet him is an annoying, too giddy insurance salesman, Ned Ryerson. That’s what life is like for Phil Connors, in Punxsutawaney, Pennsylvania on Groundhog Day.

When Phil finally reaches the end of his day, he’ll go to sleep, only to awake to that same alarm clock at the same time. He’ll get into the same cold shower. The same puddle and the same insurance salesman awaits him. And all of this will occur again…and again…and again…and again.

Yeah, I know “Groundhog Day is only a movie. These aren’t real people. Bill Murray isn’t really Phil Connors and Stephen Tobolowsky isn’t really Ned Ryerson, although most of think of him as that. It’s just a movie, right? So how come many of us have been living our own version of “Groundhog Day” in the last couple of weeks?

Here’s my life:

I get up at the same time every morning. Yeah, it’s closer to nine than six am, but I don’t have to be anywhere so there’s no need to wake up before the sun rises. I go outside to get some fresh air. I’ll take a walk around the neighborhood. The street here is shaped almost like a track at a high school. According to the app on my phone, it’s one third of a mile. Nine hundred and thirty steps. I go around three times to make a mile. I see the same people every day. Some are walking their dog. Others just want to get out of their house. One woman told me she was waiting for the ducks. She said she saw them having sex and was curious to see if they would do it again. Imagine how bored she must have been to check that out?

It’s time to come inside and get ready for the day. I jump in the shower, but I have the opposite problem of Bill/Phil. The water is too hot. I get dressed and think about breakfast. Special K with red berries is the choice. Same thing, same time, every day!

Next comes the news. More cases of the coronavirus. More people becoming ill. More people dying.

I turn off the television to take a nap. The stress and anxiety of our current way of life wears you down. Sleep is good whenever you can get it. It gives you strength to deal with the monotony of the stay at home life.

Seven pm is dinner time. That’s followed by another walk in the neighborhood. Same one third of a mile. Nothing new. Nothing changes.

At eight pm the evening’s entertainment begins. It’s time for the “Family Feud” on the Gameshow Network. Did you know they show the Feud for four and a half continuous hours? That’s nine episodes of Steve Harvey. NINE!!! I’m good for two hours of them. Hell, it’s mindless entertainment that keeps my mind off of what is happening in the world. Anything that makes you worry a little less is good, right?

At ten, I’ve had enough of Steve and it’s time for the news. It’s Brian Williams on MSNBC. Nothing like an hour off bad news to help you get ready to sleep.

Talking about sleep, then it’s time to turn off the tv and the lights and try to get some rest. It’s takes about a half hour to to shut down my brain and finally fall asleep. Getting to sleep hasn’t been too tough so far, but we still have a long way to go before this pandemic is over.

Then I get to wake up and do it all over again…and again…and again…

See? This stay at home life really is our own personal “Groundhog Day”. Hey, it’s time for my morning neighborhood walk. I’m hoping to avoid the woman and ducks. She’s my real-life Ned Ryerson.

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Good managers know how important it is to keep people happy, and that starts with providing an attractive workspace. You’ve probably interviewed at places and known right away that you want to work there, just by looking at the office.

But what if your business doesn’t have the perks of a modern office? How can you bring it up to date? Changes big and small to your office’s appearance and amenities can add up quickly to transform what was once a boring, tepid workspace into a modern paragon of productivity. Try these seven ideas to get you started.

1. Add Some Greenery

Plants might not seem modern to you, but a little foliage can go a long way toward removing the antiseptic feel many office spaces have. You can get them on a fairly affordable budget, and if you don’t have the funds for a gardener, your facilities person should be able to make a lap of the office a few times a week to keep plants watered and trimmed.

Plants clean the air and give your office space a much more homey feel. Just consider the lighting in the space and be sure you’re not choosing plants that will die and cost you money.

2. Allow BYODevices

Modern technology can make working while on-the-go simpler than ever, and offering the option to do business on a personal device might improve productivity and comfort levels at the same time. An employee who’s constantly on-the-go might get more done in less time if they can use their personal cell phone or laptop.

Not only does this make your office modern and pragmatic, but it could save you money in the long run. Think of all those laptops and phones you’re not buying.

3. Get the Light Right

People respond to the amount and type of light in their workspace. Natural light is best, but allowing too much natural light can cause your office to become uncomfortably warm.

Consider adding blinds or a light-deflecting canopy system depending on your office’s location and lighting needs. These are two very cost-effective investments that can improve worker and customer happiness if your business operates a storefront, and they will last a long time before needing maintenance or repair.

4. Implement an Employee Wellness Program

Insurance costs go down when companies have fewer employees who are likely to need medical care. One of the best forms of preventative care is practicing a healthy lifestyle, and that’s something your office can promote without the need for much structural change.

Consider using some extra space to install a small exercise room or space for stretching. Make healthy snacks available at the office and consider incorporating wellness into your regular company newsletter. You can even hold events like scavenger hunts and a company run/walk club, or bring in educational speakers to teach your team about wellness.

5. Upgrade to Ergonomic Furniture

Speaking of keeping employees healthy, offices that expose people to long days behind the desk can improve by implementing ergonomic furniture — for example, office chairs that include lumbar support, standing desks for employees and foot pads to stand on.

Changing to these modern furniture solutions might seem like a high-priced switch to furniture that accomplishes the same thing your old pieces did. However, workers have been shown to be happier and healthier in offices that use standing desks and other ergonomic furniture. Absenteeism is reduced, productivity goes up and workers report feeling better overall in the workplace.

6. Switch to Cloud Storage

Many offices still store all of their company data on-premise. This creates a single-point-of-failure, which you probably know is resolved by creating backups. But what if there was a way to eliminate the need for all that extra equipment? Cloud-based storage does that. It also helps you reduce energy costs and be more carbon-neutral in the process.

Instead of relying on equipment on-premise, cloud storage moves your information offsite to a redundant storage array. You will need to boost your internet connection, but with all the money you’ll save on power and hard drive space, you can probably afford it!

7. Add Some Color

You’ll be amazed at what a difference it makes when you splash some color on those old beige walls. Choose something fun and aligned with your company’s marketing language. It will make people feel energized and more a part of your brand. Add some decorative stenciling to give your walls a fresh look with low expense.

Are you ready to get started? Remember that you might not be able to do all of these things on day one, but if you make a plan and work toward a more modern office, your employees will know. Start small and celebrate your wins on the way to an office you can be proud of!

I got a lot moving forward  this month, but little is finished. Had days of sanding waiting for warm weather to paint and varnish. Watch the list get short quick with warm weather!  However, with the health and movement restrictions put in place by the government, I lost one solid weekend of work, not sure the shipyard would be open and backed off this project boat temporarily.

The shipyard rules with Covid are now posted and clear. Two are allowed to work on a boat at a time, and no social gatherings.  This means in April I can get back on the horse and keep riding her. However, the sailing season is looking very unclear at this point. Only time will tell.  After last years engine fiasco losing 6 weeks of sailing season, I really planned on being on board the boat as much as humanly possible this year.

309. The Raritan electric flush is using excessive water per flush filling the holding tank rapidly. This wastes electricity as well. I’ve been back and forth with Raritan. We use a weird system to flush – open the intake water thru-hull lever, press the electric button to put water in the bowl (which also evacuates the bowl), ahem, then flush which doesn’t seem to do much, stop, then flush again which works leaving water in the bowl, then shut off the intake water thru-hull, flush again to remove the remaining water.

What was designed was to remove the water intake impeller from the Raritan pump (which works simultaneously with the evacuation pump). Add a 4gpm water pump with its own switch and additional hosing from the thru-hull through the pump to the head. This way there is one new button to add water to the bowl, and the original button to evacuate the bowl. Me thinks this is a great advancement in reducing the filling of the holding tank.

Additionally I removed the plate on the evacuation pump and found a lot of long hair woven with TP wrapped around it.  This could help explain the slow evacuation as well.  Women – never ever ever put hair in a boat head!  I remember removing hair from head pumps when I was 15 and now I’m 60. Knock it off!

When jumping a halyard, all mast position crew look back to see which line the pit trimmer is holding. By marking the halyards on the mast, that need is no longer needed. I label Main, Jib, Spin and Pole on mast.

311. Re-taped the shrouds after I checked all of the pins a month ago.

The next owner is really going to enjoy this boat.

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As a lifelong sailor, I want to share Chicago’s most unused Park called Lake Michigan with everyone. Most of the time sailing is idyllic, and rare moments are scary. Sailors are fun family types, who go out for exercise, fresh air, sunshine and rain, camaraderie, and just to get away from it all. My plan with this blog is to explain the entry points, and most importantly destroy the myth that it is expensive. Your network of friends will amaze you with people of all walks of life. In fact, a sailor who is a writer for the Chicago Tribune recommended I write this blog. Your journey begins here……….

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LVACWS Chicago Thanks to Don Wilson and Tod Reynolds
Louis Vuitton ACWS Chicago Part 1
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America’s Cup Boats Come to Chicago
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Chicago At Risk Youth Takes to Sailing – Part 1
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Tax Those Rich Boaters!
Unexplained Dry Squall
David Crosby of CSNY the Sailor
Scary Sailing Movies – Thanks Hollywood
What Lies Beneath Lake Michigan
December 7, 1941 Frank X. O’Donnell
The Christmas Schooner Musical
Liverwurst Sandwich for Thanksgiving
Sports Inequality includes Sailing
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Challenge: Sailing vs. The Internet & 300 TV Channels
Go Outside – Diet and Sailing!
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Myth Breaking – Sailing is Not Expensive
Sailing Family: Fun, Learning, Sharing
Getting a Mooring in Chicago Harbors
The Rich and Famous – Part 1
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What Do the Wealthy Sail?
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2016 Rio Olympic Sailing in Sewage & Garbage Filled Water
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ISAF and MNA’s Support Polluting the World’s Oceans”
Yachting Journalists’ Association says “Move Sailing Olympics NOW”
Preparing to Say, “I Told You So at the 2016 Olympics”
Things Die in Guanabara Bay
Trust But Verify – Show the Water Quality Results
The IOC Must Change the Bid Process for Sailing
How the Rio Olympics Forever Well Harm the Image of Sailing
Can Sailing in the Olympics Kill You?
Brazilian Wants 2016 Olympic Sailing to Stay in Rio
Log Rolling and Stump Jumping Contest
2nd Message to Sailing Leadership Worldwide
2016 Sailing Olympics is a Game of Chance, Series 3 of 3
Guanabara Bay Scientific Evidence, Series 2 of 3
Who Can Order Sailing Out of Guanabara Bay? ISAF. Series 1 of 3
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Guanabara Bay Test Sailing Event FAILED
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“Love Doesn’t Make It Easy On Us” is classic Ocean Blue, and I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the single, and video, they released a few months back. It harkens back to their second record, Cerulean, and conjures memories of my childhood with every strum.

I wasn’t sure how I’d felt about their latest album, Kings and Queens/Knaves and Thieves, after hearing it on Spotify, but I took a chance and bought the beautiful, red, vinyl at their show. They played Lincoln Hall in Chicago, last fall. Here was my post:

“A Night Of Nostalgia With The Ocean Blue, 11/3/19.”

Certain songs stuck out, live, while others just didn’t hit the mark. “All The Way Blue,” could have fit on their debut, Between Something and Nothing. I love that record, but it feels like it’s been done before, that’s my only beef.

“Paraguay My Love” is the best song on the album, because it feels fresh and new. An upbeat lovesong, carefree and heartfelt. This was the main reason I bought the record and one of the best sounding songs of the night.

“Therein Lies The Problem With My Life” is another one from ‘Knaves that did not feel forced. Not a bad record in all, just not their best either.

They need to tap Oed Ronne for more songs like “Ticket To Wyoming” and “Sunshower,” and he needs to sing more live. Variety is the spice of life, even though we love us some Schelzel.

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Apples and Applesauce

My refrigerator is packed with apples. I prefer Fuji, Pink Lady and whatever else is in the market, as long as the apples are firm textured and the flavor is tart, as opposed to sweet. If you prefer a sweeter apple with a softer texture, check out varieties like Gala and McIntosh. Versatile and tasty, these apples all keep well when refrigerated, a definite plus in the time of the Coronavirus.

The first American orchard was planted in Boston in 1625 by the English preacher William Blaxton. Dutch, German and French immigrants all brought seeds with them, but as Olwen Woodier notes in “Apple Cookbook” (Storey Publishing , $10.95) , the English were the first to bring apple scions (shoots). It’s an important difference. With apples, grafting is the only way to ensure the offspring will be identical to the parent. Think “cloning,” and you’re spot on.

“Every seed in every apple is a new variety,” Thomas Burford writes in “The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink” (Oxford University Press, $49.95) edited by Andrew F. Smith. “… thus the planting of the seeds out of a named variety from abroad in the rich soil of the colonies would produce many different varieties.” Burford says differences between parent and offspring were less important earlier in our history because much of the crop was destined to be made into cider and consumed locally.

Because they packed seeds, rather than scions, hundreds of new varieties were developed as the settlers headed west, each with its own characteristics. Some were good keepers, others- like contemporary Jonathans- bruised easily and had shorter life spans.

With agriculture trending global, the search for apples that shipped and stored well intensified. Apple lovers mourned the loss of older varieties, and some blamed commercial agriculture for their demise. 

Oversized Red Delicious apples were often cited as a case in point. “…glamorous, but usually tasteless,…” authors Frank Browning and Sharon Silva write in “An Apple Harvest” (Ten Speed Press, $17.95). Perhaps… but way back, when the supermarkets offered only a few varieties and my much loved Jonathans were past their prime, I’d opt for a Red Delicious in a heartbeat. At least it had crunch, which was more than I could say for the ever present McIntosh, an apple with a huge fan base that didn’t- and doesn’t- include me. Taste is truly in the palate of the taster.

Red Delicious aside, commercial agriculture was, for the most part, wrongfully accused. As Browning and Silva explain, “Most antique varieties have disappeared for good reason: they were difficult to grow, they were susceptible to disease, they bore poorly, and they didn’t taste good.”

In “Apple Cookbook,” Woodier hypothesizes that the severe winter of 1918 may account for some of the changes. “In starting over,” he writes, “commercial orchard growers followed the recommendations of pomologists and planted an abundance of McIntosh, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, and Rome Beauties.” Add Jonathans and Greening apples (a cooking apple), and it’s the line-up I grew up with.

Happily, certain of the older varieties are both available and delicious, despite their shortcomings. Ashmead Kernel, Baldwin, Cox Orange Pippin, Wealthy, and Roxbury Russet all get a “thumbs up” from Woodier.

Homemade applesauce is a wonderful addition to any meal. The first recipe is as simple as it is delicious,  but the slow cooker version-which has no added sugar- is even better.

Cinnamon Applesauce (traditional preparation)

3 pounds Granny Smith apples; peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch pieces

1 cinnamon stick

¼ cup sugar

¾ cup water

Pinch of coarse salt

Combine all of the above ingredients in a suitably sized pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are very tender, about 30 minutes. (If sauce begins to stick to bottom of pan, add 2 to 3 more tablespoons water.)

Remove from heat and discard cinnamon stick. Stir in 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice. Mash apples with the back of a spoon for smoother sauce, if desired. Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled. (Applesauce will keep in the refrigerator up to one week in an airtight container; cool completely before storing.)

Makes 1 ¾ cups

Adapted from a recipe in “Martha’s American Food” (Clarkson Potter /Publishers, $40) by Martha Stewart.

Slow Cooker Applesauce (my way)

Peel the apples.

Cut the peeled apples into chunks. (I generally use five or six apples, depending on size.)

Put the apples in a slow cooker, cover and cook on high for about 1 1/2-2 hours.  If the slow cooker is large enough, you can add more apples.

When the apples are soft, stir vigorously. I like my applesauce chunky, so-if you prefer pureed applesauce-you can simply cook the apples longer and then puree them until they are the desired consistency.

Note- Made this way, the apples require neither sugar nor seasoning. There’s no denying the resulting carbon footprint, but at this point,  While, as Olwen Woodier notes in “Apple Cookbook” (Storey Publishing , $10.95) , apples are grown commercially in 36 states, most of the production is concentrated in Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, and Virginia.

Hello, everybody. How are you all doing? Yeah. I know it has been a couple of years since I posted. I felt inspired since I am in quarantine like everybody else in Chicago.

The global pandemic has changed life as we know it, probably for some time to come. Every single industry in our global economy has been affected by COVID-19. In this article I will discuss how the pandemic has forced us to abandon cannabis events, avoid smoking and vaping and turn to making edibles and using telemedicine to communicate with our doctors. I will share a couple of recipes for you to try since most of us are staying home!

Disruptions in the Cannabis World

1. Events Must Be Postponed
As we approach the most celebrated date in the cannabis world on 4/20, there will be no public gatherings of events. I suspect that they will move forward virtually through the many different platforms available:
Zoom seems to be the platform that millions are using
WhatsApp
FaceTime
Google Duo
Google Hangouts
Skype

These platforms are also extremely important for folks who live by themselves and especially for those who are housebound/quarantined and can no longer be visited by family, friends, neighbors and health care professionals. The social isolation for many people is causing a huge increase in anxiety, stress and depression.

2. Disruption in the Vape Supply Chain
If you are still using vaping products, since most of the vape components come from China, you will probably experience a disruption in the supply chain.
Smoking and vaping are being highly discouraged as delivery methods during the pandemic. There is a myriad of evidence suggesting that smoking does the following:
Suppress the immune system function in the lings
Trigger inflammation
Increase the incidence of influenza and respiratory infections

The likelihood is that vaping may have similar effects, increasing your risk for developing a serious infection from COVID-19.

Keeping Busy While Staying At Home

I see a lot of people complaining that they are bored, so here are some suggestions on how to spend your time while Staying At Home:

1. Clean your paraphernalia using high percentage isopropyl alcohol, so when this is over, they will be clean and shiny and ready for use
Pipes
Bongs
Dab Rigs

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ascertained that COVID-19 is not transmittable through the air. However, if someone infected with the virus sneezes or coughs on any type of paraphernalia, it could be transmitted that way.

The virus can survive on the following materials:
Up to 4 hours on copper
Up to 24 hours on cardboard
Up to 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel

2. Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer
1 cup of isopropyl alcohol
1/2 cup aloe vera gel
10-15 drops of tea tree essential oil
Mix ingredients together and transfer to a spray bottle

3. Make Your Own Topicals
Massage Oils
Soothing Balms and Lotions

4. Make Your Own Edibles
You know you have been meaning to try making edibles at home and you now have lots of time to try your hand at it. Here is a simple recipes to make and share via technology. You could host a virtual cannabis-induced meal with friends.

Marijuana Elote en Vaso (Mexican Style Street Food Corn)
Ingredients

4 Ears sweet corn
1 tablespoon cannabis infused butter
6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup lime juice
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
3/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese see note above

1 teaspoon hot sauce more or less to taste
lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

1. Remove corn from cobs and place in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook for about 3 minutes. Drain.
2. Mix hot corn with remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Divide between 4 serving glasses and garnish with additional lime wedges. Serve hot.

Recipe by Cheri Sicard. Serves 4

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