Long, strange trip

It seems forever ago when the state basketball tournament played out in Spokane. Sure, we were aware of the C-19, but felt pretty good since there were a couple of guys disinfecting the rest rooms on a very timely basis. And for once, everyone was washing their hands after doing their business.

There were no masks being worn and social distancing had not become the norm yet and there were no reported cases of the dreaded virus after the four-day fun fest. Now we are wearing masks, social distancing as best we can, and forget about any reunions.

The NCAA came to a screeching halt, as did pro sp...