Monthly Archives: July 2020

Day 113: Strange Dreams

Posted on 07/04/2020 by chick

A few weeks ago I kept dreaming about being in a grocery store without a mask on, and when people crowded around me, I yelled at them to get back. It’s no mystery where my subconscious is at these days. … Continue reading →

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Big Thoughts

Posted on 07/03/2020 by chick

I’ve been thinking a lot of deep thoughts lately. Democracy and fascism. White privilege and Black Lives Matter. Pandemics and the state of the American educational system. Among other things. Those are all important, but they are things over which … Continue reading →

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Day 112: Heard on TV

Posted on 07/03/2020 by chick

Heard on TV last night: “A mask is not a big ask.” The rhyme is good, though it doesn’t roll off the tongue as well as you’d think it would. I definitely like it better than “Mask it or casket” … Continue reading →

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Day 111: Sweet Smell of Success

Posted on 07/02/2020 by chick

I bought some laundry sanitizer because I wanted better smelling towels, but I secretly hoped it might also sanitize the washing machine, which had developed a funk that bleach, vinegar, and baking soda had each failed to eliminate. I started … Continue reading →

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Day 110: Three Things About This Week

Posted on 07/01/2020 by chick

I ordered olive oil from Target earlier this week. I figured that they wouldn’t offer to ship it if they couldn’t handle it. I was wrong, and I did not enjoy getting an oil-soaked package full of broken glass delivered … Continue reading →

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