Category Archives: Pandemic Days

A mile’s walk every day was good, but I’ve worked my way up to 1.25 miles per day (8 laps in the afternoon, 12 in the evening). My husband, surprised to see me out walking every evening, commented that I … Continue reading →

I have spent a lot of time lately cleaning my office. I folded all the laundry that had accumulated on the daybed, cleaned and reorganized the top of my desk, and dusted and rearranged the books on my shelves. While … Continue reading →

Yesterday Marshall saw the title of my blog post, and he asked if it really had been 92 days since we started self-isolating. I was able to answer his question with confidence, because I had deliberately written a numbered post … Continue reading →

I have been walking a mile most days (8 laps in the afternoon, 8 in the evening). Tonight I walked an extra two laps. It was mostly the weather that made me want to stay outside, but this view from … Continue reading →

The governor of Rhode Island plans to open the schools in the fall. On the town Facebook page, most people seem to be happy with the idea, though they question how we can possibly get all our kids back in … Continue reading →

It rained today, which was a blessing. Pollen levels had gotten very high. Our vehicles, normally dark blue, had turned yellow. The rain gave the vehicles a much needed rinse-off and cleansed the air. When the pollen washes away, where … Continue reading →

Today is the last day of school! I got up a little while ago and the kids were both in their rooms, on their computers, as they always are at this time of day. They have both been really good … Continue reading →

School isn’t over officially until tomorrow, but Marshall’s teachers dropped by the house today to say good-bye to him in person and to give him a graduation gift. It was so sad that he couldn’t even get close to them. … Continue reading →

I paid my credit card bills this week. It’s shocking how little money we’ve spent recently. No trips to the most expensive grocery store in town, no takeout, no school lunches, no fill-ups at the gas station, etc. Those things … Continue reading →

The governor announced recently that schools will be closed at least until the end of April. That is not what the kids wanted to hear. The last few weeks have been difficult for them. Now their jail sentence has been … Continue reading →