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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

the new normal... a shelter at home day



This is how my day went yesterday...  

DH gets up to go to his radiation treatment early. Used to be he went at 2pm, but now they want to close the office early so he has to be there by 8:30 (and now they take your temp before letting you inside). 

Anyway, he leaves the house and I get up, make a cup of tea, share my cream with Ghost... (she only gets a tiny drop, but loves it), put the TV (news comes on), as soon as I see a certain face - I turn it off, start work on my clay, take a break and make some Lost Bread (French toast) for DH so he can have coffee and 'something' when he gets home. He'll be surprised as usually we only have coffee/tea and toast.

As the morning progresses, DH feeds Ghost and the outside ferals, then puzzles, (I actually found 5 pieces today when he was gone. I was so excited!)


This is what the puzzle looks like complete
This is it so far...

There are so many tiny pieces with just eyes or solid green, ugh!

The sun is out today, so we took a walk before lunch. I heard that sunshine and Vitamin D was effective against viruses... (?) Sounds good to me. There were several people out walking the neighborhood. We all said hello but stayed far away from each other. 

However, as I was passing one man who was mowing his lawn, I coughed. Now mine you, I was on the other side of the street... and it was just a little cough. (For those of you that know me, I have had a radiation cough for 20 years. Doctors told me that the radiation I received for BC probably irritated my lungs). Anyway, as we passed and I coughed, I swear to you, the man stopped mowing and went inside!   

And my daughter told me that she and her daughter were in the grocery in the hill country the other day and there was a police officer stationed outside the grocery making sure that everyone wiped down their carts before entering and there was an announcement over the loud speaker saying for people to please not stop to talk with others, but to remember to social (physical) distance. She said that while shopping, her daughter said "I'm going to sneeze..." and she said, "DON'T!"

Such a strange time...

Anyway, we watch TV while eating lunch. We both had tomato basil soup and he had a sandwich while I had a slice of cheese and a few chips.  DH usually watches sports or something military while I've been watching a series called "Love Hurts" on Acorn. It's really good.  I only watch while I'm eating, then turn it off and go on to either blog, write, or continue sculpting. 

Today I wanted to finish this little pie bird. He's drying on top of my Aga right now.


He's off to the right with the home flock drying












Oh, and see that red fabric there... that's a mask one of my pottery friends made for me. Isn't it sweet? We're suppose to wear a mask when working with dry clay as there's a lot of clay dust. However, I think that if and when I have to go somewhere during this Pandemic, I'll wear it. It probably won't be terribly effective... but a lot more fashionable than the others.

By 3:00, it's tea time... or coffee as the mood strikes. Both of us stop what we're doing for this break... and sometimes (most of the time if I'm honest) have something sweet to go with it. Tea to me is very calming so that's usually my drink of choice these days... a cup of tea with a dash of cream in a pretty china cup.



This is another of my favorites... It's called Remembrance.



That tiny lavender rose in the center of the saucer makes it so perfect... (or is it just me?)


Then naptime (DH doesn't do naps, but he does fall asleep in his chair!)  Naptime means I retire to our bedroom and read or text friends for a bit and sometimes but not always do fall asleep. By 4:30 I need to think about supper... and this is also the time my kids tend to call. After talking to them, I'm usually late getting supper started. But that's OK. So we tend to eat anywhere between 5:30 and 6:30 depending. 

Supper, TV (during which I Pinterest), then bed by 9 or 10 where I continue to read until my iPhone rings an alarm that says "Go to sleep... musically." It always makes me laugh... and I try to obey and put my book down (but not always).

Most nights I sleep well. Occasionally I get up between 3 and 5am  for a cup of tea with Ghost. She likes it when I do that. Then back to bed until morning. 

That's it. Not very exciting... but with our  'Stay at home' order, not really so bad. 

Take care!  Sending you my thoughts, prayers, and virtual hugs!

Rian







17 comments:

  1. With you on the turning off the tv when a certain face appears. I cannot fathom how irresponsible some people are.
    Otherwise yours sounds like a relaxing day -- well, except for the puzzle. I never found anything relaxing about jigsaw puzzles, only frustration. I did find them useful for certain highly ADD students. A break in front of a pile of puzzle pieces was strangely calming for some.
    Stay safe.

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    1. Olga, I don't find puzzles relaxing either... but DH does. He's doing the puzzle, but I pass by and try to find a piece ever so often. If I concentrate on it too long, it makes me nauseous.

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  2. Sounds perfect! And the lavender rose is also perfect. I love that you and Ghost share a drop of cream. Take care.

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    1. Thanks, Mary. And that tiny lavender rose... such a little thing, but it just makes the plate.

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  3. I didn't sleep well last night and hubby and I talked in the dark about the world we're in right now. We got up earlier than usual and started our day. I've decided to find a new routine since my old one is gone for the foreseeable future. I've been upset about it all, but that doesn't help. I love your pretty cup and saucer, and I too love the little rose. Sending you a virtual pet for Ghost. :-)

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    1. Thank you. Ghost loves the virtual pet. She has been very needy lately... which is unusual for her. Don't know if our anxiety is felt by her or it's losing Tux and Julie and being the only cat in the house? I have been spending time brushing her, talking to her, and playing with her with one of those red dot things. She's never been a lap cat, but now tends to come sit on the floor close to us. Makes me wonder if she knows something I don't know...
      I hope you sleep better tonight, DJan. Getting enough sleep is important for your health... especially during these anxious times.

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  4. Your day sounds lovely, actually. You're keeping yourself well-occupied with things that appeal to you (except maybe the jigsaw puzzle-ha) and that's the most important thing. Your one-on-one time with Ghost is wonderful. ♥

    Take care, both of you.

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    1. Thanks, Kim. I'm sure Derry is appreciating your time home with him. I know that working from home is not always easy. I laugh when I see the weatherman doing the weather from his house. Life is very strange these days. But do continue to get outside on your walks. I think the exercise and sunshine are healthy - especially now.

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  5. I like the idea of your phone telling you it's time to sleep. And, I think I know just who you mean about the 'face on tv'. I too have a dry hacky cough ... side effect of my heart meds.

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    1. You know, Anni, I've often wondered if this cough was partially due to the fluid buildup around my heart (also caused by the radiation). But whatever, I'm quite used to it - but I'm sure it would panic people these days if I was out shopping... which I'm not. If you have an iPhone, the setting is under "Bedtime".

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  6. I relate to your day, mine have a similar rhythm. I will look for Love Hurts on AcornTV. I am watching Anne with an E these days, on Netflix. That cat puzzle looks very entertaining. I have been writing a lot of cards to send to people.

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  7. My comment disappeared between my writing it and sending it! Anyway, I see that my days have a similar rhythm to yours. I will look for Love Hurts on AcornTV. I am watching Anne with an E on Netflix and writing cards to a lot of people. Your cat puzzle looks entertaining. Oh, and about your red mask, I read that their benefit is that they stop you from touching your face, so it will work.

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    1. I loved Anne with an E... another good one on Netflix was Atypical. And yes, I need something to keep me from touching my face... so I may need to wear that mask a lot. I'm constantly rubbing my eyes or sitting or laying with my hands on my cheeks... bad habit I guess these days.

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  8. I'm with Kim, sounds like a lovely day - creative and engaging. I've been staying away from the news as well but I do admit to checking in the morning and again in the evening. The numbers are staggering and I refuse to watch that face you mentioned.

    Take care and stay well!

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    1. I do the same most days, Mae... watch a bit of news once or twice a day... to see if there are any new changes. But it's a bit scary and I can't watch them go on and on about it. It's kind of entertaining to watch the newscasters broadcasting from their homes.

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  9. I wear a mask my sister made. It won't keep out virus, but sure will contain my sneeze and keep others off me.

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    1. Yes, I guess wearing a mask these days when out is a good idea. We walked around the neighborhood yesterday. DH wore a mask (mainly for the pollen), but I didn't - as we weren't near anyone. But if I had to get out in public for any reason (like the grocery or the doctor's) I would definitely wear one.

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