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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 →

There is some slightly good news regarding COVID-19. The numbers are beginning to suggest that the death rate for the virus may be around 1%, which is lower than previously thought. Now that there’s more testing, more cases are being … Continue reading →

According to Marshall, there is bright side to schooling at home. He said, “At least there’s no homework, because it’s all home work now.” But neither kid has been keeping up with the work. Livia’s teacher has e-mailed me several … Continue reading →

Note to self: the next time you buy roasted pumpkin seeds, hide them. If you don’t hide them, all the other hungry people will find them and nom nom nom, no more pumpkin seeds for the Apocalypse. Keep all the … Continue reading →

Sounds of the evening: the perky songs of peepers, the gentle hoots of owls, and an awful screaming sound that is probably fisher cats. Why you gotta like scream that, fisher cats?

Tonight I finally undecorated the Christmas tree and put all the ornaments away. Don’t judge me. It’s been a crappy year. At least I got it done before the spring equinox.