What's Lost When A Restaurant Or Bar Closes

Also: Inside a triple decker for the 21st century; a list of our favorite pandemic memes ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View in Browser]( | [Donate]( [WBUR] [WBUR]( The WBUR Weekender March 13, 2021 ☀️ Weekend Weather: Saturday it's sunny, with a high near 44. Sunday there's a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m., but otherwise mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Good morning Boston, The realization that it's been one year since Massachusetts declared a state of emergency for the coronavirus pandemic forced me – and the entire WBUR newsroom – to reflect on [what's been lost and learned]( during this hellish year. That was hard. Looking through photos from a year ago reminded me just how naive we really were and how unreal some of those early pandemic moments felt. ([This one]( from my personal camera roll is a real 2020 mood.) But, right when I was in the depths of feeling weird and nostalgic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced its [list of safe activities for fully vaccinated people]( and it includes being able to hang out indoors, sans mask and up close, in private settings. Then, President Biden [set the goal]( of "marking independence" from COVID by July 4 by making all adults eligible for a COVID vaccine by May 1. Talk about emotional whiplash! While I'm thrilled with some of the vaccine news this week, I also had the realization that [I'm really, really tired]( – and [I'm not alone](. The emotional roller coaster, [anxiety around the unknowns of a new normal]( the stress of remembering masks, hand sanitizer and more with every venture outside. It's weighing on people, even though there's a light at the end of the tunnel. The good news is that there are [ways to combat this COVID fatigue]( without slacking on imperative preventative measures. So, my tip for you this weekend is to get some rest. [Adjust your expectations](. Get some [good sleep](. Just take a break, because we all deserve it. P.S.– If you'd like to try meditation as a way to unwind, [this guide to the five most common types]( (and the benefits they offer) could be a good place to start. Are you a fidgety skeptic? Here's some [practical advice]( for you, too. — Meagan McGinnes [@meaganmcginnes]( newsletters@wbur.org This Week's Must Reads url['It Anchored Our Community': What's Lost When A Restaurant Or Bar Closes]( Bob Luz, president of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, estimates that about 3,400 restaurants — out of a total of about 16,000 in the state — likely have closed permanently. What's lost when those spaces are gone? Our readers and listeners weigh in. [Read more.]( Support the news ['You Just Can't Give Up': Surviving COVID-19 With Down Syndrome]( People with Down syndrome are prone to serious illness — or even death — if they contract COVID-19. [Read more.]( [A Triple-Decker For The 21st Century: Airtight And Solar-Powered]( The thousands of triple-deckers (or three-deckers, depending on who you ask) across Massachusetts have a new significance — for the climate. State officials say if we're going to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 — as Gov. Charlie Baker has set out to do — triple-deckers have to play a role. [Read more.]( ['Like A Ghost Town': Boston's Trolley Tours Now Tell Of Historic Struggles, Both Old And New]( With few things open, there are fewer places to go. It's a ripple effect. Old Town Trolley Tours of Boston tells WBUR it's getting about 10% (at times fewer) of the ridership in the pandemic year than in years before. The company says it laid off over 100 people. [Read more.]( [Indie Jazz Band Really From Is Reframing Its Origin Story]( Really From’s upcoming self-titled album doubles as a freshly focused declaration of the artistic direction the band has honed over the past seven years, unpacking the complexities of identity and culture. [Read more.]( Time For A Break Need a laugh? Here are [some of our favorite memes]( from the year to make you chuckle – and help remind you that you're not the only one who's having a hard time. What we're reading: The New York Times writes that "great art will be made from this time, about this time, inspired by this time." While we're waiting for that to emerge, they asked 75 artists to open up about their creative triumphs and tribulations during a pandemic year. We [highly recommend this read.]( Try maple sugaring: This weekend, Appleton Farms will have homemade maple-filled food made in their kitchen, demonstrations of maple sugaring, and even the chance to take a self guided walk through the maple trees. [Learn more here.]( Dreaming of a vacation? Travel expert Elizabeth Blount McCormick will be joining Here & Now in an upcoming show and she wants to answer your questions and concerns regarding travel in the age of COVID-19. [Ask here.]( Add some zest to your life: Take lemons beyond being a garnish with [these recipes]( from Here & Now's resident chef Kathy Gunst. Catch Up On Coronavirus What To Know: Pfizer and Moderna agreed to supply 100 million doses a piece to the U.S. by the end of March. With just under three weeks left, both companies are on track. [Read more.]( By The Numbers: State health data shows that there are just under 26,000 active cases of coronavirus. That's nearly half the number of a month ago. 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