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Monthly Archives: May 2020
Day 59: Odds and Ends
I did a few tasks from my ongoing to-do list, including a donation to the food bank and an order from my local bookstore. I don’t need any books, but I would like to still have a bookstore when we … Continue reading
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Day 58: Simple Sunday
Today, had it been a normal, non-pandemic Sunday, I probably would have gone out. First I might have stopped at the library to drop off old books and pick up new ones. While I was there, I might have taken … Continue reading
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Ten One-Word Book Titles
Back in March I was offered the challenge of coming up with a list of favorite books with one-word titles. I never got around to posting my list. Oops. But here it is now. “Coraline” by Neil Gaiman (favorite one-word … Continue reading
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Day 57: Make Way for Children
I took Marshall with me for a short walk today. I should always take a kid with me when I walk on the road. Drivers actually slowed down and practically drove in the middle of the road to put more … Continue reading
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Day 56: Escape Through Music
I am finding some of Philip Glass’s compositions to be therapeutic to play on the piano lately. It’s a type of music that is rhythmic and repetitive, and not very melodic. People either love it or hate it. I sincerely … Continue reading
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Day 55: And Today Is . . .
Me today: Tomorrow is Friday? But that would mean today is Thursday. Is today Thursday? OMG, today is Thursday. I had no idea.
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Day 54: At Last, Groceries
Today my husband went to BJ’s and bought some groceries. We have eggs again. And crackers. If only we had a little fresh fruit (which BJ’s is not good for), it would be like heaven. Oh, well. One of us … Continue reading
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Day 53: Walking
I am out of shape, and I need to get more fresh air and sunshine. Today I went for a walk on my driveway again and counted my steps. It is roughly 125 steps from the garage door to the … Continue reading
Day 52: Lists, Lists, Lists
Yesterday I finished my book, but that was the only task I was able to cross off my weekend to-do list for the day. Today, to make up for yesterday’s laziness, I cleaned the downstairs bathroom and part of the … Continue reading
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Day 51: List Continued
In yesterday’s post I talked about my weekend to-do list. Writing blog posts was #19 on the list, and once I am done writing this post, I will be able to cross it off. I will also be able to … Continue reading
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