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Question of the Day – Do you Work Out at Home or a Gym?
Photo by Flickr user tamaranai I’ve run for quite a few years but recently I decided to buy some dumbbells on sale at Target thinking I’d start working out at home which would be cheaper and more...
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Question of the Day – Are you Worried about Coronavirus?
Photo by Flickr user spaztacular The times right now are not looking very good given the havoc brought by the respiratory disease coronavirus as countries scramble to protect their citizens and...
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Question of the Day – What is your Favorite Public Art?
Yesterday we learned that the public art stick-work sculptures were removed after two years at Civic Park in downtown Walnut Creek. There are plenty other public art pieces in the East Bay including...
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Question of the Day – How Bad is the Coronavirus Pandemic going to Get?
Photo by Unsplash user Kelly Sikkema A little over two weeks ago there were zero local cases of coronavirus in Contra Costa with little concern among some who were more worried about spreading...
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Question of the Day – Do you have to Commute to Work?
Due to the recent Shelter at Home order issued by Bay Are counties I imagine most people are working from home, if they still have a job. Unemployment is skyrocketing for obvious reasons as people...
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Question of the Day – What are you doing to Entertain Yourselves?
As I headed out to my usual semi-deserted trail over the weekend I had a feeling it would be more crowded than usual and sure enough, the playground was packed with cars. Not seeing too many people at...
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Question of the Day – Do you Plan on Wearing a Mask?
Photo by Flickr user spaztacular Up until just recently, the official C.D.C. policy has been to recommend not wearing masks as it supposedly wouldn’t actually protect people from getting coronovirus,...
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Do you Use a Bidet/Washlet?
Photo by Flickr user brownpau Given the current difficulties in procuring toilet paper, some people are turning to Japanese style bidets or washlets. If you’ve been to Japan you’ve probably...
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Are We Over-Reacting, Not Doing Enough, or doing just the Right Amount in the...
A few days ago I mentioned how playgrounds, skate parks and basketball courts are being closed in Moraga. Finally, the volleyball nets have been removed as well. Benches and parking lots are being...
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Will you go Shopping Once Stores Start Opening Back Up?
It’s been weeks since most retail stores were last open, and while Bay Area stores won’t be opening this week, it’s obvious they’re going to eventually reopen before a vaccine becomes available. I...
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What is your Favorite Takeout Restaurant?
Restaurants are probably going to open for outdoor dining sometime next month, but in the meantime, takeout has become very popular. Over time, I’ve noticed improvements picking up food with some even...
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Question of the Day – What is on your Summer Reading List?
With summer soon here, and the situation the way it is, what better time to relax at home or outside nearby with a good book! What are you planning to read this summer?
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Question of the Day – Have you Taken Up a New Hobby Due to Covid-19?
Photo by Unsplash user mrafonso1976 Although more and more places are opening up these days, there is still plenty of time spending at home. Have you taken up a new hobby to pass the time? I’m cooking...
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Question of the Day – How often do you Plan on Dining Outdoors?
With the Covid-19 pandemic not going away anytime soon, cities are closing off streets to allow more outdoor dining space. Is this a good compromise since indoor dining is still not allowed in the Bay...
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Question of the Day – Are you Less Worried about Covid-19?
Despite the increase in coronavirus infections over the past week, with further closures in effect, I noticed some people seem less concerned than before. The other day, I saw one outdoor business...
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Question of the Day – Do you Plan on Traveling this Summer?
With the Covid-19 pandemic coming back in full force, do you plan on traveling anywhere this summer? The CDC offers travel considerations to make people aware of various scenarios and how best to...
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Question of the Day – Do you Miss Cafes?
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Coffee Shop, which opened a couple of years ago in Danville, has closed. Not surprising considering that only outdoor dining is permitted these days. Do you...
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Question of the Day – Does Public Art Inspire You?
As I was strolling in downtown Walnut Creek recently, I spotted this giant butterfly art piece right where Forever 21 used to be. It turns out this is from the same artist who made one of the painted...
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Question of the Day – Do you Miss going to Salons?
Photo by Unsplash user guipetri There are so many beauty salons in Contra Costa and around the world. Due to COVID-19 it must be really hard on employees. Do you miss going to salons? Is there...
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Question of the Day – What will the Next Calamity be to Strike the Bay Area?
Photo by Flickr user benagain_photo Months into the coronavirus pandemic and one thing I always appreciated was being able to take a nature walk on nearby trails to clear my mind. Or sit outside...
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