I may be turning into a petty person, but I'm bothered by things that never concerned me before. There have been several instances lately when I've been running, and walkers were coming toward me on both sides of the street, equally distant. Can't they face traffic like they're supposed to, so that I don't need to run in the middle of the street to keep my approved distance? Many of them have figured out the problem, and crossed the road, but others were obsessively focused on their phones and oblivious. Perhaps I'm just grouchy?
Apparently, some (many?) are spending TOO much time hunting down groceries because they have plenty of everything. They never whine about the lack of toilet paper, flour, yeast or some of the other items that are extremely difficult to find. They're posting gorgeous photos on Facebook of all the cookies, cakes and breads they're baking, while I'm over here trying to figure out how to make deviled eggs. (a craving, OK?) I ended up finding unexpired mayo, and paprika, but no onions, thus I used some of the onions from my salsa. And the eggs turned out great, with a little bit of zip to them! I also combined left over soup with rice to make another meal because as my Depression era Dad always says, "Waste not, want not." It's not like I'll starve, but I'm definitely feeling some food anxiety, probably due to my fear of going into the actual store. This too shall pass...
Comfort food! :)
On my walks, I try to be aware of the beauty around me.There is so much anger and ugliness in the news right now. I find myself drawn into it sometimes which adds to my fear and depression. This article made me more hopeful about my state leadership in comparison to other places at least, although I do worry about Ashley and Ryan in New York! I took this picture because I liked the variety of textures in these clouds. And I always love blue sky!
The flowering trees help me appreciate the beauties of this bizarre spring, and a March that feels like it's lasted for years.
At my suggestion, John and I did a remote Happy Hour via FaceTime, and it was very enjoyable, although not even close to seeing him in person. He admitted that he's a loner, and fairly comfortable with this, while I explained to him that as a social type, I'm struggling with the distance and the loneliness. :( Thankfully, we also enjoyed many laughs, and had an excellent conversation. Sadly, I don't know what the future holds for our relationship in these crazy times. yet I'm working at maintaining a close connection with him, as well as with my friends and family, day by day and bit by bit, by texts and phone calls, through FaceTime, Facebook and Instagram. They are small things, but they're all I've got at the moment.
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