Day 111

Exploring the yard with David and Rosalie and collecting a ton of plants made my day. I planted two rose bushes and today I’ll repot several of the smaller plants for the deck. We were invited back to take more. Megan finally has the kitchen table from here. She is fully furnished now. Hollie is waiting to get her table from storage and sorting out what she wants here. I’m going for a walk to enjoy the quiet. Everything is working out well for us.

Day 110

Poor sleep. I’m feeling woozy and tired. My body ached and my mind wouldn’t shut up. I was doubting my decision to lead the class again and wondering if I can do it. Now, awake, I’m wondering where that came from. I am entirely comfortable with my choice. Hollie and I are going to Rosalie’s garden today to collect plants for my deck. She says David will be glad to get plants moved on. I looked for rose bushes and didn’t find what I want. 

Day 109

There I was, walking along enjoying the morning when the phone rings. It was the director of the Arts for Veterans’ program asking me to teach creative writing again. First reaction was to say NO and then I realized that the timing was perfect for my restlessness. If people sign up quickly, I’ll start on July 8^th. Talked with Rosalie about our conscious aging program and how it probably won’t be funded because we have no product to show at the end. She was disappointed

Day 108

Gray day and it’s welcome after too warm and humid. We don’t do heat well especially at night. No agenda of course. Walk and weed is the way of life we have now. I wish I could concentrate and read. It’s more like looking at the page than knowing what I read. It’s just one more symptom of isolation. House is clean, dogs are taken care of, family is close. The visit with Megan last evening was welcome. We haven’t seen her for two long weeks.

Day 107

The night was too warm for comfort so I tossed looking for a cool spot. Today I will close up the house with the morning air and hope to keep it comfortable.  Hollie and I will walk to the downtown farmers’ market and get our fresh produce. Yesterday Chuck barbecued steak and made baked potatoes, corn on the cob for a delicious dinner. I have left-overs so I don’t have to make a meal. I watered early and rained in the greenhouse for the day.

Day 106

Big event already today! We went to the store for groceries and dog food store too. It is an almost giddy experience and worth the mask and watching the arrows on the floors. Hollie has done nearly all the shopping and errands and now we get to go once in a while. Nice morning and I’ll get out for yard and walking. A restful sleep helps with the attitude. So much of my nights are broken and my mind doesn’t shut up. New normal begins.

Day 105

Big event yesterday: I binge watched Council of Dads. Hollie recommended it and it was worth watching. I like ensemble casts and new people. Today is cloudy after another cold night. It’s June! Not November. No agenda, of course. Just another day of isolation. We are all in the same storm but our boat is a yacht. We have a warm home, food, money, we take care of each other. Can’t say that about a lot of others. Gratitude keeps our yacht afloat and moving.