You know how dogs are supposed to hate mail carriers? Not around here… at least not since our carrier was hit with the “COVID Reminds You to Be Kind” germ. I’ve lived here going on 7 years now and this is a first!
Dude even broke the treat into 2 pieces because there are 2 dogs that want nothing more than to eat one of his legs every day.
Other than income, staying home (even on day #51) isn’t so horribly bad. It more important that my family and friends remain healthy so I choose not to think or worry about being quarantined with dogs. It’s only painful when you look at a family snapshot:
Today is the birthday of my one and only, Ben. His celebration this year is certainly different than it was just one year ago…
Here’s hoping for better celebrations in 2021 — and this year is still not so bad.
Quick stats as of 1:50 PM ET 4/26/2020 (day #51 of isolation for me) 114 cases in Jackson County (up 7 since yesterday – 0 deaths) 15,012 cases in Indiana (up 634 since yesterday) 813 Deaths in Indiana (new 29) 963,168 cases in America (up 38,592 since yesterday)
Our local Gyro King opened just before the pandemic. I’d seen others talk about eating there on FB — and about how the poor dude is struggling and is so gracious and appreciative. I’m not sure if it was delicious because it was a great gyro, or because I haven’t had anything other than my own cooking for over a month. This is day #43.
Today was grocery day! I order for 3 families and sweet talk Perry into picking it up every single time. All the goodies have been sorted and picked up from here now too. Love seeing Mom — but we’re still keeping our distance and probably will for quite some time.
I thought it was bad when Walmart substituted 13 gallon trash bags for 33 gallon ones (that would be like me ordering a size 10 and the retailer thinking I could use a size 18!) — but today was a close runner up.
Not sure how my oatmeal raisin cookies are going to turn out when I use all those packets of strawberries and cream instead of regular ole’ oatmeal. Sheesh!
COVID-19 update — Indiana/Jackson County runs a day behind on reporting: 84 cases in Jackson County (up 7) 10,641 cases in Indiana (up 529) 545 total deaths in Indiana (up 26) 716,883 cases in US (up 24,714 since yesterday)
No matter where I put the tub shrooms (those rubbery tub stoppers that catch hair), Merida finds them and chews them into oblivion. She refuses to give one up for a peanut butter cracker even. On day #38 sheltered in place with her, (Dharma is easy-peasy), I feel my sanity slipping and my drains clogging by the second.
Gotta tell ya — I’m getting REALLY TIRED of this no contact crap. It’s boring if you don’t have someone to be sheltered with. I’m starting to believe my phone is another appendage I’m on it so much.
In my spare time — that would be every minute I’m not sleeping — I’m planning all the things I’m going to do when things open up to some semblance of normal. Like how many times I’ll be visiting Disney in 2021.
Jerilyn and I were there for the 25th anniversary in 1996. When we were there, it just happened to be gay and lesbian week. A bigger deal 25-years ago than today, we were careful to wear distinctly different colors as to not be confused as a ‘couple.’ Pretty sure we were in the minority — the majority of guests were color coordinated.
Of course, we’ll have to go back for the 50th in 2021 for a photo in front of the castle. I’ll also have to go for the yearly family trip too. This is a photo that must be repeated every single year.
COVID-19 update: 70 cases in Jackson County (up 0 since yesterday) 8,236 cases in Indiana (up 308 since yesterday) 350 total deaths in Indiana (up 7 since yesterday) 560,891 cases in US (up 3,320 since yesterday)
Perry’s off on weekends but still operates on 3rd shift time. In other words, he sleeps all day and stays up all night because that’s his schedule. Since I only interact with 2 dogs while sheltered at home, talking face-to-face with another human is an enjoyable and rare experience. That means I stay up until I can’t keep my eyes open any longer. I made it to 5:00 AM ET before going to bed this morning.
Human interaction is hard during quarantine when the human’s days and nights are flipped.
I’d told those pesky neighbors I made cheesecake (cherry is Carl’s favorite). They got me out of bed to get their share this morning. I slept just over 4 hours. 🙁
I also had a drive-by visitor yesterday! Jerilyn & Tader stopped in the middle of the road and we chatted for a bit. I moved out of the way for the few vehicles traveling down our road and never got within 6 feet. Even though I wanted to.
I’ve already accomplished my “one thing” for the day. I created and emailed an invoice. I figure a nap is in my immediate future.
Happy Saturday!
10:00 AM ET Update: 64 cases in Jackson County (up 7 since yesterday) 7,435 cases in Indiana (up 528 since yesterday) 330 total deaths in Indiana (up 30 since yesterday) 501,680 cases in US (up 34,496 since yesterday)
Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, said:
This is the moment to not be going to the grocery store, not going to the pharmacy, but doing everything you can to keep your family and your friends safe.”
I’m doing my very best, Deborah!
Not gonna’ lie… I’m jealous of those who have someone to be quarantined with… other than dogs. It’s lonely and pretty darned boring. I’m so grateful that I am not an essential employee working in healthcare or retail. But on this day #31 of just me and two hounds, I crave human interaction.
My people time is limited to Perry’s days off, and Facetime with Mom’s ceiling:
I haven’t started my ‘one extra thing’ yet for today but I already have it planned. I’m going to TRY to move the bed in Colette’s room, one of the few with carpet, and shampoo under there.
To keep busy, I’ve ran the steam mop so often the wood flooring is likely waterlogged. Steam mops are so scary that Merida (the baby of the family) runs under the bed and pees. Now that I’ve figured it out, I shut the door before turning it on — but Resolve doesn’t feel as “clean.”
Babies sure are a lot of work… even the 4-legged kind. But they sure are cute!
As of 1:00 PM ET: 37 cases in Jackson County (up 1 since yesterday) 4,944 cases in Indiana (up 533 since yesterday) 338,995 cases in America (up 7,844 since yesterday)
