On March 14th, the Spy wrote an editorial suggesting our readers would be facing a “month of Sundays” as they and their family waited out the Governor’s Stay-at-home order in Maryland. To help with that challenge, we asked our Spy writers and readers to suggest what to read, watch, listen, cook and do outside to pass this time.
That was more than fifty days ago. Since then, it seems like every news outlet has followed our lead with hundreds, if not thousands, of suggestions on how one can spend their time during the lockdown. And based on that fact, we have decided to conclude our series with our publisher.
Today is Spy Reader Dave Wheelan:
Read: The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain De Botton
Watch: Withnail and I
Listen: Look to the Rainbow (Live 1977 Version) by Al Jarreau
Cook: Ratatouille
Outing: Scouting nearby open spaces for a John Ford Memorial Park.
christina mills says
We appreciate the idea of a John Ford Memorial Park. John spent many hours clearing parks and cemeteries, and contemplating the quality of life for Talbot County citizens.
Carolyn Jaffe says
OK, Dave … you got my vote on that last one!
I’m sure Peggy and a whole raft of his friends would be able to make good suggestions for that, too.
(Yes, that pun was intended!)
… and I can’t think of a more meaningful, exhilarating exercise for an initial outing back into the natural world around us.
Thank you for your heart-warming thought!
Carolyn
Joan Wetmore says
I’m sorry to see this go – it was fun – but I agree, there are lots of requests for lists these days. With more chutzpah than common sense, I am going to suggest yet another list topic:
Food the pandemic has taught me never to bring into the house.
In reply, my first three candidates are: angel food cake, madeleines, and blueberry toaster waffles.
I enjoy the Spy, Dave. Thanks so much for bringing it to Easton.