- I took pup for a mid-day walk to hopefully keep him quiet before a 3:00 meeting. Said meeting ended up being postponed, but the walk was a nice mid day treat. On the next cul de sac, a mom was Facetiming with what seemed to be her mom, and was showing her son riding his bike with training wheels off. I remember that joy with each of my three kids when they suddenly could peddle and keep that bike going upright all on their own. DS was a little later to learn, but one day he took his bike to the park and tried and tried, falling over again and again. When I suggested he take a break, he said "No! I'm going to learn to ride this bike even if I die!" Needless to say, bumped and bruised, he got it that afternoon.
- Speaking of bikes, my low budget Schwinn, that really should have new inner tubes, has been keeping DD2 happier. Since we dragged it out and did a little maintenance on it, just barely well enough to be useable, she has spent hours on it. It's an activity she can meet her bestie to do as naturally they observe the social distance space when on the bikes.
- Shopping for us and my mother-in-law was unstressful as there were all the needed items, except Clorox wipes, and people were friendly and distanced. Well, one person with teenage kids clearly didn't quite understand the concept, but I and others did well to maneuver around. My MIL seemed quite grateful to have her groceries picked up. Grocery spending though, wow! But with little to no eating out or take out, no other spending, I anticipate hitting $600 this month, combination of not shopping via sales, shopping at store that cost more than Aldi, more buying pricier items in general, and prices just being higher period.
- After a delicious taco dinner with all the trimmings including guacamole, I met DD1 for a walk in her neighborhood. I love being able to see my girls, while missing and worrying about my son.
- DD2 did some filming yesterday and captured the most gorgeous photo. I've called it Rainbow Mist.
All the worry I shared yesterday is still there. My meeting was cancelled because my boss had back to back crises to deal with. New reports about election interference, this time led by republicans, confirming the findings of the Intelligence community, this time led by Republicans, will be buried, ignored, as the gaslighting continues by the Covidiots. But for a day, and hopefully today as well, my world has had a little dose of sunshine.
I'm in a place where I can really not read the news. It's putting additional stress on an already hard situation.
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous picture - love it!
Yesterday for me was challenging at work, but I squeezed in a morning run, and it really helped me balance everything & have a better outlook generally.
I'm giving my self more breaks during the day. Limiting the news to just a part of my day is useful, though as part of my job, I am following local updates and have a follow-up role on some days.
DeleteI've put the news on hold as far as Coronavirus goes for the time being. It's really difficult emotionally to read sometimes. Our grocery bill is higher this month too as we are buying more things than ever this month.
ReplyDeleteWhat I can say about the grocery bill though is the bulk of what comes home is fresh produce and every bit is being eaten. That has to be a positive change.
DeleteBeautiful rainbow. The news is awful, we had a mass murder here in Canada on the weekend, I just don't understand how things could get so terrible in the world. Walks do help, I am so glad your weather is finally letting up so you can enjoy it (and your daughter can ride a bike)
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to Canada. Of course the sad thing is, the mass shootings are all too frequent they seem to be a news blip and then are gone. Even when cold, I just bundle up more and still get out. It is essential and I thank pup for that.
DeleteThe picture is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe days feel much longer than normal, but the month is flying by. How is that possible?
Glad your daughter is enjoying the bike and that the shopping trip went without a hitch.
I have decided part of this new normal is that the grocery budget is kind of out the window. Whatever happens happens and whatever I spend is just what it is. Since I am not spending a penny anywhere else I figure it will all come out in the wash.
I know our meal quality is better, and I figure that is off setting the budget increase as well. Maybe keep us just that much healthier in the long run.
DeleteThe latest news makes me sick--but I keep watching. Remember, our votes count for each and every election, not just presidential elections. VOTE.
ReplyDeleteIn any case, when all this is a memory, maybe many realize that the fact is, the opportunity to step back, slow down, and take time to focus on what's important was really always there, and will continue to exist when this is over. Meanwhile, people are hurting, and we need to step up where we are able. If that simply means staying home and listening to the grass grow, then so be it. It helps.
That picture is a delight!
Great comment, Meg. Voting matters, and also being engaged matters. Doing our research-yes to the comment below, I research facts and am very immersed in data. As I wrote yesterday, if our better qualities can continue to evolve, and those that were shallow, part of the negativity can be suppressed, there should be some growth in the future.
DeleteLately, I have been desperately wanting to ride a bike. Since the doctor worries I will have a fatal heart attack with my "significantly blocked arteries," maybe that exertion would not be wise. Yesterday, we had those tall, fluffy, white clouds. It was beautiful. I don't think I have ever seen a combination of a mist and a rainbow.
ReplyDeleteIt might have been how her lens captured it-she can see things an capture things I cannot.
DeleteI agree with Anne, while this is going on the grocery budget is pretty much out the window. And I'm pretty much blowing my budget but what the heck!
ReplyDeleteI'm of the mind if we stay in the black through this crisis, including any support needed to others, we'll be ahead of the game. If we need to tap into savings, well, that's what safety nets are for.
DeleteYou might want to read up about the falsified data in Pennsylvania (posted by a coroner), or the deaths in California long before this "quarantine" who posted positive covid results (from the CDC), or the UK NIH labelling Covid a "non High Intensity disease" (on the UK NIH website) ..or perhaps look up the falsified beach reeopening pictures from Florida/California... before you start labelling those you disagree with "IDIOTS." The only idiots are those that believe everything they see or hear from a biased politican (regardless of party) without actually doing some balanced research. You are being played.
ReplyDeleteNo need to worry about me being played. I am pretty immersed in data. COVIDIOTS of course is not my term, but it sure applies to those that pander to whatever they think will get them what they want to get-attention, warm smiles or a positive tweet, and pick and choose what they want to claim is a fact, and what they want to disregard-regardless of political party.
DeleteIt is scary to think on top of all of this we have to deal with people who just don't get it. But then we have jobs or are working and that does help.
ReplyDeleteI do wonder if those protesting truly don't agree that the health crisis is as dangerous as science is saying or if they are really just scared of their livelihood. Though, when I see some carrying confederate flag and big rifles, They've lost any credibility with me even if I was willing to give them the benefit of the doubt that they are peacefully expressing dissonance.
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