Okay, time for the weekly backwards look at what was happening on the blog last year as the pandemic was about two months old here in Peoria.

(Please note that this series is only going to last a couple more weeks, I have a new food tour planned and it’s going to start on Tuesday, June 8th!)

But for now, let’s put on those backwards glasses and prove that hindsight is truly 2020!

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Sunday May 17, 2020: Sunday Links: The Last Tonight Show With Johnny Carson - Plus: MBIP Coming Attractions

Six links to articles about the very last Tonight Show with Johnny Carson plus a video link to the actual show. There goes Johnny!

Covid 19 Stats: Sunday May 17th: More than 4.6 million cases of Covid-19 have been recorded worldwide, including at least 314,000 deaths.

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Monday May 18, 2020: Saturday Night Half-Baked Pizza From Agatucci’s

This was the first time I ventured out in the pandemic to pick up a pizza from Agatucci’s. Pandemic baby steps leading to getting take-out food from restaurants.

Covid 19 Stats: Monday May 18th: Race for a vaccine: Study subjects who received Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine had positive early results, according to a statement issued by the US-based biotech company. "All eight initial participants" in the trial developed neutralizing antibodies to the virus.

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Tuesday May 19, 2020: Am I In Some Alternate Universe Or Is Bergner’s In Sheridan Village Still Standing?

I kept seeing reports that the Bergner’s in Sheridan Village had been demolished, yet it was still standing! This was driving me nuts!

Covid 19 Stats: Tuesday May 19th: Trump said he is taking daily doses of hydroxychloroquine. The death toll in the nation has topped 91,000.

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Wednesday May 20, 2020: Sharin’ Of The Green - A Tribute To Peoria’s Irish Bars - This Week: Ulrich’s Rebellion Room

Links to posts from Ulrich’s Rebellion Room as my weekly tribute to Peoria Irish bars continued.

Covid 19 Stats: Wednesday May 20th: Canada’s top doctor is now recommending that everyone wear a non-medical mask when leaving home, especially when social distancing may not be possible.

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Thursday May 21, 2020: Bueller, Bueller, Bueller…Thank You Simone, Bueller, Bueller…Marty Wombacher’s Day Off

I took a day off from the blog. Bueller, Bueller, Wombacher…

Covid 19 Stats: Thursday May 21st: In the US: All 50 states have at least partially reopened. More than 94,000 people have died in the nation.

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Friday May 22, 2020: Live, From My YouTube Channel, It’s The Marty Monologues - This Week: Crime Pays!

Here’s a story about how crime in New York City ended up paying off for me!

Covid 19 Stats: Friday May 22nd: The nation's top infectious disease expert said it's "conceivable" the US could have a coronavirus vaccine by December.

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Saturday May 23, 2020: Sandwiches Of Peoria - This Week: Cranwill’s Drive-In