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Indian Point reactor shuts down in April. Then what? Answers

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Indian Point reactor shuts down in April. Then what? Answers

Indian Point’s Unit 2 shuts down April 30, the first of two working reactors to be powered down before the nuclear power plant in Buchanan closes for good in April 2021. After that, Entergy, Indian Point’s owner, has plans to sell the reactors and the surrounding 240 acres to a subsidiary of Holtec International, a New Jersey-based decommissioning firm. That deal awaits the approval of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Miss riding the bus

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I was thinking how much I miss riding the bus to work… 🚍

Its funny how things can change so quickly when you routine is shattered by things outside of your control. The bus always was a predictable thing, you had to be out there by a specific time and usually it was on time or close to it. Certainly in recent years it had gotten better.

Riding the bus always gave me a little quiet time to think and work on the blog. Riding the bus isn’t like driving, I don’t have to pay much attention until I reach my stop, I could play on my smartphone, blog, or just look out the window at the passing scenery or cityscape. It doesn’t require a lot of thought or effort but at same time, the time is allocated just for the bus ride.

I also miss the small talk at the bus stop and the riders I would see every day. Silly little conversations that are no more happening. Sometimes I’d overhear a fascinating conversation on the happenings of state government – rarely big things – but insights into the world around me. Maybe not real important but it just was part of the everyday, taken away by a virus that has shut down society.

I am sure such changes are temporary, the bus schedule restored and trips to work will be back once the virus has run its course.