I have to sit with this number a minute. 142. Nearly five months of days in essential solitary. Being careful so I can see thousands upon thousands of more days – hopefully not in this tiny apartment but out in the world. Wondering what I’ll do to “celebrate” day 200, which, if I’ve calculated correctly,…
Category: Pandemic Social Distancing
When You Have More than You Need, Make PB Sandwiches (or, Pandemic Social Distancing Day 124)
While picking up a myriad of packages today at the package lockers, I met a young woman, I’ll call Z, in the apartment lobby. She was picking up boxes of bread, peanut butter and drink pouches. We started chatting, masked and properly distanced. I asked her if she was off to make a bunch of…
Pandemic Social Distancing, Day 116
So far, I’ve painted my toenails black and dyed my hair blue. I’m researching other colors, as I believe I will be working from home until spring. Might as well enjoy my time to experiment with no consequences. It’s that bad out there, and some states (including mine) ignored science in deference to the economy…
Pandemic Social Distancing, Day 108
Life is short. If you want those shoes, buy them. Wear pajamas to the store/to pick up your mail. Watch a cartoon. Read something that challenges you. Take your minion/bear/Adipose on vacation. Sing even if it’s pitchy. Write the poem. Smile at your enemies. ADD TO MY LIST!
Pandemic Social Distancing, Day 102
I’ll be honest. This was about as much of a gut punch as I needed today. I’ve done everything I’ve been told to do. Stayed home for over 102 days. Didn’t travel. Been out only a handful of times when I was assured I wouldn’t come in contact with another human. Worn the mask. Yet…
A Day Out
I had the day off, so I decided to get in the car and drive. My chosen destination was the Attwater Prairie Chicken Nature Reserve near Eagle Lake, Texas. It was an hour’s drive out there, and I enjoyed all the country scenery on the way. Eagle Lake is one of the largest natural lakes…
Graduate Together
I’m watching the tribute to this year’s high school senior class, “Graduate Together.” I know I graduated some 30+ years ago, but I can’t imagine being in the throes of the final semester of high school, going home on a Friday and then being told, “that’s it. That’s your year. The end.” Missing out on…
Pandemic Social Distancing, Day 59
I was going to write this tomorrow. A big milestone epic thing. I just don’t think I could do it without being maudlin. It hits me harder some days than others – the news changes daily. The main message I hear is that this is still the beginning and the end? No one really knows…
Pandemic Social Distancing, Day 50
Fifty days. I’ve been working from home, isolating, social distancing for FIFTY DAYS. It could be worse, I know. I’m still working, I have a paycheck, and I’m reasonably healthy, despite the gym and pool being locked down. I also just ordered some healthier snacks. I’m doing the best I can. A coworker and I…
Maui, I miss you
In 2014, I took an epic Bestie Vacay to Maui. It was one of the best trips in my memory. I go there in my mind and virtually as much as possible. If money were no object, I’d live there, and I would make it my home. One memory popped up today. The day I…
Pandemic Social Distancing, Day 47
While some things are returning to “normal-lite” other things are still off limits. Even if restaurants and bars open, I am not willing to go just yet, no manipedis or movies. Even if the federal government wants the states open, they can’t force me out into the open. I am smart enough to protect myself…
Things Googled During Harry Potter Marathons
Things people Google during a Harry Potter marathon: – How do they rebuild Hogwarts? – Why isn’t there wizard college? – Where’s my letter? – Was Lucius’ hair the 9th horcrux? – What kind of material should I make my invisibility cloak from? – How does the magical world social distance? – Where’s my letter?…
