Olive got her beer! Remember Olive Veronesi, the 93-year-old woman from Pittsburgh who was photographed holding a Coors Light can and a sign asking for more beer? Well, she got it – 10 cases, to be exact – courtesy of Coors. She was photographed again – this time holding a sign reading: "Got more beer!" … along with a heart. During the beer delivery, Olive was asked how she was feeling. She said, "I can still kick a football and if you like, hit a home run!"Goals ...(Insider)
So, what are we doing these days? A very unsurprising survey found that the average person is now streaming eight hours of content a day and has binge-watched three shows in the past week. Also not surprising: 65% of parents surveyed admitted they’ve been letting their kids watch a lot more movies and television. (SWNS)
Don’t Stop Believin’ …Everyone is familiar with the classic ’80’s Journey song “Don’t Stop Believin’” ... and for one New York hospital it has become an anthem of hope. Every COVID-19 patient released from New York Presbyterian Queens Hospital not only gets an ovation by the staff, but they also blast the song as they wheel them out. In an interview with Good Morning America, hospital president Jaclyn Mucaria, explained, "Every patient discharge gives hope to New York Presbyterian Queens staff. They are encouraged to see their patients recovering and going home." Just the fact that hospital staff in the hardest hit area in the country can celebrate their patients and encourage hope during these trying times is inspirational!
Crushing on Cuomo …New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has become a household name these days – and that is being reflected on craft website Etsy, which is suddenly brimming with Governor Cuomo merch. Sellers are offering Cuomo-emblazoned items like mugs, socks, prayer candles, and T-shirts bearing slogans like “I Have a Crush on Cuomo.” There are more than 150 Cuomo items to choose from right now on Etsy. (Page Six)
Add a goat to your next video chat …Sweet Farm, an animal sanctuary in Half Moon Bay, California, is offering farm animal Zoom bombs for $100 for 10 minutes. The non-profit sanctuary relies heavily on in-person visits to help with funding, so by having a goat, llama, pig or other farm animal make an appearance during your next work or happy hour video chat, you will not only be helping the sanctuary – but you’ll be putting a needed smile on the faces of people you are video-chatting with. (Business Insider)