One of my favorite ways to feel grounded in my community is to visit the local barbershop. When COVID-19 closures began I snagged one of the last appointments at The Neighborhood Barbershop. As the clippers stopped buzzing the owner and staff were getting ready to shut down.

When I asked Dustin how long they’d be shut down, he was hopefully optimistic but the quiver in his voice hinted at more fear than optimism.

Yes, I have (had) great hair.

Yes, the barbershop is a place where I can connect with others, and get a read on what’s happening in the community. It’s been almost 7 weeks since I was last at the barbershop. That is about 4 weeks longer than usual, for me.

I am beginning to feel disconnected from the world around me. I am more connected than ever to my family - my wife and our kids - but the world around me seems further and further away.

Are you feeling disconnected while grounded at home by COVID-19?

I want to invite you to join me and the Crackers and Grape Juice podcast team for an intentional time to reconnect, to reground ourselves while we’re grounded at home. To help us out, we’ve invited friend of the pod, Diana Butler Bass to lead us in a virtual pubcast. Think of it like a live podcast recording done in the cloud, with cheaper drinks.

This is a free event but you do need a ticket.

Grab a ticket, pour yourself a drink, and let’s find our grounding while we’re grounded.

www.crackersandgrapejuice.com/stayinggrounded