Category Archives: Pandemic Days

Day 227: Pending

Today I tracked my mail-in ballot. It has been received and is pending certification. I will check again before Election Day to make sure that it’s been certified. For now I’m just glad to know it didn’t get lost in … Continue reading

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Day 226: It Stinks

Today I sent my husband to Target to pick up some needed supplies, including hand soap and tissues. But what I really wanted was some Lysol or Clorox bathroom cleaner. I’ve been trying to get some for months, but apparently … Continue reading

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Day 225: Lesson Learned

I ordered 20 books from the library last week, and they arrived today. Hooray! According to our library receipt, we saved $300 by borrowing rather than buying. Isn’t the library awesome? But I haven’t forgotten how the library shut down … Continue reading

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Day 224: Happy Trails

Our driveway was covered in leaves. My husband cleared a trail for Livia to bike on. The kids liked it so much that they made more trails. Now I have all these routes to choose from as I walk.

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Day 223: I Still Hope I’m Wrong

Three COVID-19 cases were reported this week in our school system: a staff member at one middle school, a student at the other middle school, and a child in the preschool program. It hasn’t even been three weeks since in-school … Continue reading

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Day 222: Leaves

We are so fortunate to be having a good foliage season this year. The caterpillars didn’t defoliate the trees during the spring, so we’ve got big, beautiful leaves like these falling in our yard. This is just a sampling of … Continue reading

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Day 221: Gift

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Day 220: Today’s Selfie

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Day 218: Something to Look Forward To

I talked to my mom today, and we agreed on a plan to get to together for Christmas. The plan involves strictly quarantining for a week beforehand and attempting to drive the entire distance with no bathroom breaks. It will … Continue reading

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Day 217: Rescheduled

Last October I scheduled my annual physical for this day. I had forgotten all about until I checked my voicemail last night and got the reminder. I thought about keeping the appointment, but I wasn’t in the mood for that … Continue reading

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