Tuesday, June 2, 2020

The protests fueled by George Floyd’s murder by cop continue, although the violence has been avoided the last few days. The Twin Cities has seen 7000 troops brought in to help stop the destruction of property and looting. Curfews have been in place and enforced. Hundreds of people have been arrested for curfew violations. Protests are also being conducted in many cities throughout the US.

Yesterday, we went for a hike on the trails around Lebanon Hills Regional Park, a little over 2 miles. Social distancing is still observed and the people we met up with on the trails were respectful. Some of the trails have even been designated as one-way loops to reduce passing on the trails - not observed by all, imagine that.

We spent the morning driving around and looking at apartment complexes that we have researched in the past. Our list of seven for today has been reduced to 2, possible 3 for consideration. We will read reviews and talk to management to ask some questions.

And all of this goes on as our communities start to open up after being closed for the last 2 months. Tom and I went to Yankee Tavern this afternoon where they are serving on the patio only with tables 6+ feet apart, reduced capacity, and an area of the parking lot designated for dining. We had a drink and a meal and it sure felt good to be out and about and have a meal at a restaurant away from home.