Day 104

Damp. I got out between showers for a few minutes yesterday and it was welcome. Today I feel like cocooning and letting it be okay not to have something to show for a day of my life.  Maybe watch Morning Prayer on Utube. I’m still not on Zoom. I’d like to read my Parker Palmer book but I’m not concentrating well . Karen Rath may go to Arizona to care for her step-mother. She has deeply isolated and is fearful of going out in public.

Day 103

Cold night! I took the down off too soon. Didn’t expect 40 degree nights extending into June. I had pleasant dreams and woke up when I was looking for a cup of coffee. So starts another day in isolation with the same routine. I watched news and  now I know the covid numbers. It will go up after all the crowds. It’s mildly damp out and I will walk. I must walk. So much of my well-being depends on activity. Did better with nutrition too.

Day 102

I have been using Facebook so much as a way to stay tuned in that my phone battery is low so I use the tablet for everything except texting. It is a lifeline for my extrovert self. It keeps the TV news viewing down. I recognize that a lot of things I tossed out in the move were remnants of relationships that are gone. I threw out old cards and letters, plus about 13 pounds of old writings such as Senior News and history columns.

Day 101

Cool morning and good walking weather. My leg and hip are ready to get moving again. Later, Hollie and I are going to the nursery and see if they have any baby kale and chard. Haven’t found any yet. The protest news is jarring and going on and on. I hope for the movement to actually result in change. Houses is clean, laundry done. I want something new in this isolation time. Harrd to figure out what can ease the restless need for social connections..

Day 100

Yesterday started with a beautiful walk with Hollie. We walked to the beachfront, passed the lighthouse, and started up toward home when my right leg decided not to play well.  It hurt and wouldn’t hold my weight. Hollie had to support me all the way home.  She made an appointment with Dr. Cole and it made a difference. I am sore but mobile. I will take short walks and stay away from shoveling rocks.. I may go to farmers’ market and see how it’s going.

Day 99

Beautiful morning. Warm and sunny. Oh boy, good weather for walking and weeding as those are the items on the  agenda. The news is horrifying again and now my church has raised its outrage at the orange thing. I will focus on what I can change and that is the yard and my muscles. I  had a food tantrum yesterday that scored ice cream and chips. That has to stop as my pants are getting tight and I don’t want to go up a size.

Day 98

Up with energy and sunshine. Restless night but good morning. Maybe it’s peanut butter cookies for breakfast.  Already cleaned house, weeded, watered and ready for anything. I can’t watch any more news. It’s too horrifying. It’s repetitious even when it’s new. How long can this go on? One friend said it’s like living Revelations with new plagues and wars every day. My job is to find grounding and to feel productive. Great walk with Hollie yesterday. Physical exercise helps the mood. First day of June.