Monthly Archives: June 2020

Day 99: Pancakes

Posted on 06/20/2020 by chick

I cooked pancakes for the kids today. It must have been quite a while since the last time I cooked pancakes, because the children were both shocked and profusely grateful. Livia, who scored the first pancake, said, “I’m proud of … Continue reading →

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Day 98: Exhausted

Posted on 06/19/2020 by chick

I was exhausted today. I couldn’t even finish my walk. I don’t know why. I hope I feel better tomorrow.

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Day 97: Mystery Solved

Posted on 06/18/2020 by chick

I found a strange looking plant growing along the edge of the driveway last week. I had no idea what this plant was, but I should have, because I’ve seen its type before. I just didn’t recognize it until today, … Continue reading →

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Day 96: Noticing and Wandering

Posted on 06/17/2020 by chick

My daily walks do sometimes feel boring and repetitive, but I’ve adapted and found some extra benefits to them. Just by being outside I see things that I otherwise wouldn’t notice. I only noticed the pollen swirling in the puddles … Continue reading →

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Day 95: Serious

Posted on 06/16/2020 by chick

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 →

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Day 94: Comfortably Clean

Posted on 06/15/2020 by chick

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 →

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Klutzy

Posted on 06/14/2020 by chick

I rode my bike today. It was easier this time than last time, and I didn’t feel like I was going to have a heart attack, so that was good. I tried out the ramp that my husband made for … Continue reading →

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Day 93: 92 Days

Posted on 06/14/2020 by chick

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 →

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Day 92: Walking at Sunset

Posted on 06/13/2020 by chick

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 →

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Day 91: One Season at a Time

Posted on 06/12/2020 by chick

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 →

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