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our daily bread
Yesterday was a Big Event here in the Land of the Evil Virus. Banjo Man loves the sourdough bread from Panera’s and buys a loaf every Saturday, after his weekly trip to the dump. Oh, how we’ve missed it! Our … Continue reading
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year of wonders
This an absolutely wonderful and inspiring book about the Black Plague. Now granted, you may not be in the mood…or this might be perfect timing. From the back blurb: “When an infected bolt of cloth carries plague from London to … Continue reading
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learning something new
We have run out of canned beans, which meant staring down the bags of dried beans and girding ourselves for the soaking and rinsing and cooking (I confess, I dislike the smell and it lingers in the house for hours) … Continue reading
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moving day amidst the virus
This day took weeks to accomplish. In the time of the Evil Virus, nothing is easy. We all know that, don’t we! The administrators of my mother’s former home, a lovely studio apartment in an assisted living complex, eventually agreed … Continue reading
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oh, my goodness, she’s 40!
We wish you a wonderful birthday, dear Nancy! Although we can’t celebrate together, we will eventually, when the Evil Virus has dissipated and peace returns to the land. Even though our birthday trip to Austin had to be cancelled, we … Continue reading
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i get by with a little help…
…from my friends! Harley Chick’s son works at the local supermarket. (Can we have a round of applause for the grocery store workers, please? These folks are keeping the food on the shelves and making it possible for us isolated … Continue reading
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day 17 in the house
In honor of a new week I am wearing a new sweater. It’s not new new, but it’s different from my thread-covered ivory wool cardigan. I’m in a cowl-necked maroon pullover now and feeling quite spiffy. And no, there will … Continue reading
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the hoarding bakers
Have you risked your health to go to a grocery store lately? We’ve all heard of toilet paper shortages, but did you know there is NO FLOUR? No sugar. No brown sugar. No yeast. Does this mean that people are … Continue reading
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day 15 and it’s time for a ride
I have been out of the house three times in 15 days.*** That might sound like a lot, considering the enormous self-isolation being imposed and asked for by our various leaders. But once was in extremely sanitary conditions as we … Continue reading
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day 10 and the ocean beckons
We’ve taken several walks down by the ocean this past week. I tried walking on the beach, but the sciatica in my leg protested. I can walk, but I need a flat surface. So we “walked the wall”, the long … Continue reading
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