‘Twas the night before the 2nd Lockdown

And all through the city

There were very few laughs and to be blunt

The whole situation made me feel sh**ty

This will be the last Thirsty Thursday

At least in person for a while

It’s a challenge to stay positive

Even to produce a simple smile.

The children were finished

Being homeschooled for the day

With thoughts of Baby Yoda and the Mandalorian saying

“This is the way”

I mustered through my sorrow

With my wallet in hand

Because having negative attitude

Is simply pounding the sand

I hopped in my car and began to drive

As I thought to myself, “What a time to be alive”

A global pandemic and too many people fighting

Much like the Chicago Bears Offense, 2020 has not been very exciting.

I arrived to Tap Union Freehouse and opened the door

The smell of food goodness had my nose lusting for more

I saw Jonathan at the counter, smiling from ear to ear

As he said those six magic words, “Can I buy you a beer?”

I accepted his gesture and then we headed upstairs,

where my good friend Gretchen was waiting and had saved us some chairs

I introduced Jonathan, then Knopp and our friend Val;

“Everyone this is Gretchen she is the Corporate Chef for McMenamins and a longtime pal.”

We all toasted to friendship, business and good health

And as we did, I felt some hope growing inside of myself

Gretchen ordered from the menu, a meat and cheese plate

While Val ordered the pork tacos, I was pissed that I already ate

I ordered another Hazy IPA

From Mt Tabor Brewing I believe

Jonathan ordered the Backwoods Brewing Company Mosaic Pale Ale

“That’s my jam” he said, rolling up his sleeves

Before we departed Knopp shouted, “Stop!

We have to get something from their awesome bottle shop.”

We each grabbed a six pack and then said our “goodbyes”

I must admit doing so almost brought tears to my eyes

As I made way back walking slowly to my car

I stopped in front of a church and looked up at the stars

I realized right there, that though this feels like forever

We truly need to have each other’s back because we are indeed In This Together.

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