Day 60

Michele came to visit and we had conversation. Both of us agreed that we are getting dull and unstimulated. She is hoping that four of us can get back to Tea and stories. I’ll wait until May Day and then ask the others. I planted zucchini seeds in the wading pool and covered it with a tarp. It’s still in the 40’s at night but I can’t wait. Today I’ll plant yellow squash in the old garden cart. Walking and dirt are  the saving graces.

Day 59

One joy of living small: I can plug in the vacuum cleaner in one place and clean the whole house. Even the closet. I pulled down some webs and dust from the fan and straightened the drawers in the kitchen. So much for domestic chores. I’m going to open the shelves in the garden shed to make room for things Hollie doesn’t want to use and I don’t know if I want them or not. I’m happy with the minimum amount of belongings and stuff.

Day 58

Wet and cold. Won’t get to the list of outside chores. I want to finish filling the containers so I can plant seeds soon. Of course there is no agenda and I will admit to feeling blah. Hope I can conjure up a worthwhile activity to soothe the restlessness. Small house needs small maintenance.  Did the dishes. Oh my, what ever shall I do. Read a book. Play music. Find a movie an Netflix. E-mail friends, call someone for conversation. Text and check on friends.

Day 57

Walked to visit with Karen Wert. We sat six feet apart and both wore masks. It was worth the effort to have conversation. I needed a break from isolation and felt safe there. It’s cold and I will both walk and weed. The same old daily stuff. I’m not feeling creative and respect people who are finding new things to do with the time off and home. There is old stuff on TV too with reruns and old movies. I’ll figure it out before long.

Day 56

I had my first visitor! Robin brought hot chocolate chip cookies. What a great neighbor. It was fun to show her around the Hobbit Hole. Made contact with Joel about landscaping the backyard. He wants his crew to do the work. It is the only mess left from Megan’s tenancy.  She will do better environmentally in her own home. As soon as it’s warmer outside, I will walk and find weeds to pull. No plans and not missing having an agenda. This is life.

Day 55

I watched the One World special and was again amazed at the coordination that is happening with the isolated people joining together. Our tech world is keeping us sane. Sun is out and my back is recovered enough from too much shoveling to get back to the clearing that needs to be done. I know I will get out for a walk as that is as important as any medicine I could take. Chuck and Hollie finished at the trailer and are mostly settled here.

Day 54

I need a daily walk. Getting out and away from the TV is essential. It’s damp and cold so I might just bundle up and go around the block. Thanks to caring people I have lots of vegs and Hollie will go to the farm stand for more. As long as I have a supply of fresh produce, I feel safe. Weird but true. Might be a long time before I  go shopping for myself. I’m feeling settled in and content with my little life.