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We are now on our 32nd day of self-isolation. That’s more than a month of staying home. Over 25,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. It’s horrific. And our president is a lunatic who thinks he has total authority but takes … Continue reading →

The violets are starting to bloom. I can’t tell you when the first bud opened, because the weather was rainy and windy for several days, and I didn’t go out. But I can tell you that at least seven of … Continue reading →

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I miss fresh fruit. Today I opened a can of peaches, hoping it would satisfy my craving. Livia refused to eat any (“Gross!”), but I thought the peaches were pretty good. Anyway, better canned … Continue reading →

It is Day 28 (four weeks!) since we last went shopping for groceries, and we miss fresh fruits and vegetables. All we have left are a few of sad looking apples, a questionable orange or two, and some carrots. We … Continue reading →

Without the kids’ school schedule to anchor us, my husband and I are drifting back to our normal night-owl hours, late to bed and late to rise. I like staying up late. I do not like that my workday is … Continue reading →

I wish I hadn’t gone out yesterday. It has created far too much anxiety for me. I cannot accurately judge risk under normal circumstances. In this pandemic, everything seems life-threatening. I keep thinking about every little thing I did yesterday … Continue reading →

Today I broke quarantine. A phone consultation with my doctor had failed to resolve a health issue I’ve been having. She couldn’t do anything more for me without seeing me in person, so I went to her office today. It … Continue reading →

Today the children and I turned my entire office into a blanket fort. We used sheets rather than blankets, though, because I have an abundance of them and the lighter weight makes them easier to anchor. We layered blankets and … Continue reading →

Someone on Twitter recently asked, “What has the pandemic taught you that you can live without?” For me the answer is paper towels. Back on Day 7 I mentioned that our kitchen paper towel roll had run out and I … Continue reading →

Have you ever woken up from a good dream and been sad when real life reimposed itself on your brain, because your dream life was just so much better? I have, and based on what I’ve heard from other people, … Continue reading →