Well, well, well. Another dang milestone. Two months and counting. I'm doing okay today, folks. I got up. I drank some coffee. I played guitar. Scout's harness showed up! We gave it a little test run and it went solidly okay. We didn't quite make it outside. Someone was too scared (I'll let you guess … Continue reading Shelter in Place: Day 60
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Shelter in Place: Day 54
Hello Everyone, Today is Mother's Day. On this day, as on every day, I am reminded how grateful I am to have my mother. Not only as a source of encouragement, love, support and guidance, but also as a friend. My mom inspires me every day to become a better person. I've always been a … Continue reading Shelter in Place: Day 54
Shelter in Place: Day 53
Hello Everyone, Today I am feeling a number of conflicting emotions that generally even out to "okay". I am feeling grief. Not only for my own family's loss, but for families that have lost loved ones to COVID and for family's that are continuing to lose loved ones to hate crimes. I am feeling excitement … Continue reading Shelter in Place: Day 53
Shelter in Place: Day 51
Hmm. I honestly don't know how I'm doing today. Especially when writing up these posts, I am trying to find a balance of realism and optimism. I don't know that I've struck that balance yet. I'll keep working on it. Today I did my reading for the New England Review. What an honor it has … Continue reading Shelter in Place: Day 51
Shelter in Place: Day 50
Hey All, Today in honor of this, the fiftieth day of sheltering in place, here is a list of 50 things for which I am grateful/ 50 things that make me happy/ 50 things that are good: Scout - obviously. The way Scout ignores me for most of the day but always comes and curls … Continue reading Shelter in Place: Day 50
Shelter in Place: Day 49
Hello Everyone, It is day 49 of sheltering in place. I don't remember what the outside world looks like or feels like anymore. It is incredibly frustrating to know that the more people protest against and behave irresponsibly, the longer those of us who are following the rules will suffer. It feels very much like … Continue reading Shelter in Place: Day 49
Shelter in Place: Day 48
The days seem to be moving like water. I no longer have any sense of direction. I will be moving to Idaho in a little more than three weeks. That seems to stand as a sort of gateway, and past it I have no idea what the world will look like. My grandma is doing … Continue reading Shelter in Place: Day 48
Shelter in Place: Day 47
It now marks 47 days that I have been writing these blogposts. I can't say that they've all been riveting or particularly interesting, but they certainly help me mark the time. And I've heard from a few people that they are useful to provide some sort of routine to the day. In a time of … Continue reading Shelter in Place: Day 47
Shelter in Place: Day 46
Hello Everyone, My grandma is doing better today. Was able to go home with my aunt and uncle. So I'm very grateful for that. Thank you to everyone who reached out. I appreciate the support. Tomorrow I am going to do laundry and maybe I'll feel up to writing something a little bit longer. I … Continue reading Shelter in Place: Day 46
Shelter in Place: Day 45
Hello Everyone, I don't feel like writing today. My Grandma Freymiller is in hospice care. Not COVID-related. Not that it matters, but right now that's always the first question people ask. As if that would make a difference. As if that will determine how much they care about the situation or me or my family. … Continue reading Shelter in Place: Day 45