Monday, July 6, 2020

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In honor of my super-efficient appointment this afternoon at the Department of Motor Vehicles, I made this cocktail. A toast to the DMV during this time of pandemic! My visit was a piece of cake!

Since this is my birthday month, my license was expiring, plus I wanted to obtain a Real ID, too. Granted, the state has extended deadlines on many matters of official business, but I decided weeks ago to just get it all done, so I made an appointment online for 2:05 PM today.

I exited my car at 1:55 PM, and waited in an outdoor line for maybe 2 minutes, all the while maintaining a safe physical distance from other customers. When my turn came for the pre-screening, I stepped forward, had my name checked off a list, and presented my documents (passport, Social Security card, voter registration card, and driver’s license, but I also brought additional documentation just in case, because that’s who I am). Another employee escorted me inside and led me to the clerk at window 9. The clerk administered the eye test, took my photo, took my payment, and even completed the application for me. I signed it, she thanked me and returned my documents, and I walked out. Back in the car, I checked my phone–the time was 2:06 PM. TEN minutes! The whole process took 10 minutes!

Appointments are the way to go! Congratulations, DMV! Please use this system indefinitely, even after the pandemic ends.

I told the clerk that I appreciated the new system, and she agreed it was going smoothly. She was super-friendly and appeared to be in a good mood. Hmmm. Of course she was, because the customers were not grouchy! Win win!

Today’s drink is my version of the Lemon Cake Cocktail. And the recipe is also a piece of cake, if you have a bottle of RumChata Limon at home.

Pour 2-3 ounces of RumChata Limon into a shaker. Add several ice cubes and shake until frothy. Pour into a glass and enjoy.