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Silver Linings

After falling approximately 38.4% from peak to trough1, the DOW seemed to see light at the end of the tunnel and posted its best month since 1987 in April.2 We hope and pray the worst of the pandemic is behind us, but we’d like to take a break from all the horrific happenings in front of us in the daily news, and mention some of the “silver linings” that have come from this pandemic:

  1. More family time - Perhaps the most positive development of this whole pandemic has been families rediscovering the joys of a slower-paced life, sitting down to meals together, talking, playing games together, and just enjoying one other.
    Woman Cooking in Kitchen

  2. More home cooking – My wife Judy has been cooking even more than usual…which is fine with me J Chile, cornbread, spaghetti, black bean soup, pancakes, cheese grits and my favorite salad: a wedge of lettuce with creamy dressing are just some of the tasty things coming out of her kitchen.
  3. More time for personal fitness – I had gotten a bit lax on my exercise regimen before quarantine, but now I have plenty of time for walking, stretching, and light weights.
  4. Less traffic & pollution - Traffic (and as a result pollution) is down significantly in major cities across the U.S.2
  5. Less crime – Major U.S. cities have also seen dramatic decreases in crime rates and arrests.3
      Cars in Traffic

We’ve all heard it said things will never really be “back to normal”…that it will be a “new normal”. If we never go back to the “norm” of rushing past the most important relationships in our lives, that will be a positive “new normal.” I’m sure you can think of ways this unique time has benefited you and your family. As always, stay safe, stay the course and let us know if there’s anything else we can do to serve you. 

Malcolm

 

1MarketSmith, March 23, 2020
2LarryAdam, Raymond James, May 4, 2020
3TimeMagazine, April 11, 2020 

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