Bonni Brodnick Blog

I am so proud to be a New Yorker! After three months in quarantine and WEARING MASKS, we not only flattened the curve, WE BENT IT. It's not a political thing, it's people's HEALTH. Texas, Florida, Nevada, Arizona, and 12 other states are seeing an explosion in coronavirus numbers. We are not! We've worked together to bring down the numbers. Sure, I'd love to go to the beach, or a big party, but there's a frickin' pandemic going on. As NY Governor Cuomo said, "New Yorkers are tough, smart, united, disciplined, and loving." Be smart ... WEAR MASKS!!!!!!!!

                                        I overheard our daughter talking to Maggie (our 3-year old Cavapoo) one day while we were in Stay-at-Home mode for three months, March through June. ACB was home studying for her medical exam and the 14-hour days/nights of focused learning called for distraction. “Wanna play dress up?” During study breaks, ACB styled Maggie, who patiently modeled anything. You’ll notice a medical theme to the outfits, along with a few other doozy looks sure to amuse. "Dr. Fauci said."   "Dr. Brodnick here. How can I help you?" "Just 'cause it's quarantine, doesn't mean we can't dress up a little. I decided to wear a lacy blouse,  red skirt, and the red bag for a little pop. Raise your paws if you dig the look." "I'm scrubbed and ready for surgery. Has anyone seen my stethoscope?" "I can dream, can't I?" “I feel sorry ...

The pandemic and being in quarantine since March 16 was bad enough, Then came the news of George Floyd being murdered by Minneapolis policemen and WE ACTUALLY WATCHED HIM BEING MURDERED. Then came the utter ridiculousness of Trump's photo op in front of the Episcopalian church and holding a Bible, then watching the police shove and shoot peaceful protesters. On top of more than 107,000 souls, to date, who have died from Covid-19, millions of people are without jobs and children are going hungry.  America has surely reached the nadir of moments. I can't breathe. Since the beginning of quarantine, a group of dear friends has gathered around Zoom and created "Sunday Night Gatherings." It is my anchor at the end of the week and a distraction/respite from all of the horrors that the world is going through right now. Each meeting has a host, and we choose a topic that is our favorite artists, buildings, culinary delights, cocktails, trips, buildings, movies...