These are strange times, and whether you're in your 80s or in your teens, I think we are sharing in this experience as a first of its kind in our lifetimes. I want us to have a chance to stay in touch, and keep chatting until we can be together in person again. So, if you're interested to participate, pop your head in here and say "Hi!". Let us know who's in the room.
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I just got a text from my daughter in Florida. When she heard that I was having new shoes made, she offered to pay for them. But she has had trouble getting to a bank during their shortened hours. Her text told me that the transfer of funds has been made and will be sent tomorrow. She first began to try to send the money last Friday and I believe today is Tuesday, even in Florida. No banks were open on Saturday or Sunday, and she couldn't get it done on Monday. We'll see. The only thing is to find out if Elios is still considered to be an essential service. I did learn today that PetValu will be open after tonight';s shut down because pets and their care are considered to be essential services. I would find it very difficult to explain to Scamper why she would have had no clean litter and why there was so little food. Whatever room I am in, my cat is too. Right now she's sleeping on the corner of my bed just behind my left elbow, and you know how friendly she is.
On the other two pictures I sent, the first I believe was a thank you for the folks who are attempting to hold the Covid-19 at bay.and the second reminds me of one of the coves at Peaks Island (ME) where people have erected stone towers or inukshuks sort of, but the one depicted is a marvel of engineering. How they got it that high is amazing. I don't suppose it would survive a hurricane, but what fun to build. I've tried it on the rocky coast, but nothing that grandiose!
Okay, I am going to go and bake those cookies now. Stay well everyone!
Rob, you are using your music for such worthy purpose! I love that you're performing music to bring comfort to people in these troubling times. Tim also is picking up one of his guitars every chance he gets. He's in back to back video meetings, though, so not as much time to play as he'd like.
I've got two light things for you, so keep reading. The first is in reference to your word "malaise". In my files I have copies of strange answers I received over the years from students. One defined malaise as being the white stuff you spread on sandwiches.
The other funny is in the next picture I send. Here you are.
As you might imagine, I'm spending more time working on music projects.
I have a recording software work station that has been collecting dust for the last 3 years.
We also plan to finally paint the kitchen! :-)
I also find my reading and viewing habits are necessarily altered. Usually my tastes run to the emotionally heavy, but to see me through this, I need light and funny. Any recommendations?
The grief for the loss of certainty. So much uncertainty and unidentified variables.
Hey all! I was just posting on Facebook how a strange feeling came over me as I went out to pick up the recycle bins at the road like I normally do, without wearing gloves! As I picked them up, I realized what I had done! Sorry to jump in at this point!
Question: today when I was out walking on the Steve Bauer Trail, I passed one woman who was standing completely still, just staring off into the distance. She continued to stand there the whole time I approached, and after I was another 200 metres down the path, I looked back and she was still there in the same position. Then I passed another woman. She was facing the trees, and had a blackout mask on. Again, she was standing perfectly still. Any idea if there's a movement afoot (no pun intended)?
I am surprised there are only 3 of us in the room. I am sure that so many people have so much more free time.