I woke up this morning on a mission to learn about the public schools in Orlando, Florida. The other day it dawned on me that it’s time for us to move to Florida to be closer to my parents and reap the benefits of togetherness and the whole ‘it takes a village to raise a … Read moreCoronavirus Part 2, Day 27- The U.S. Public School Game
Today I took Penny to Floor and Decor, a construction materials retail store with isles of hardwood flooring and tile and backsplash and anything you could want for a home construction project. Penny and I went in, masked up, but it seemed like we were in the minority. Most of the contractors went around bare … Read moreCoronavirus Part 2, Day 26- Design Your Life
An afternoon downpour has ushered in cooler weather this evening (70 degrees!). I slept during the rain and it was glorious, but now I’ll pay. The day has escaped me again. I’m rushing to make dinner to keep us on some kind of a organized meal schedule. Even though I got some good news this … Read moreCoronavirus Part 2, Day 25- Growing Up Growing Old
Although the sun is still out and twilight is some thirty-minutes from now, it’s quite late in the day, nearly 8pm. The long summer days are in full swing, but so are social distancing measures and other weird norms of the past 2.5 months. I took Penny to the Houston Camera Exchange hoping that I … Read moreCoronavirus Part 2, Day 24- Formula 1 Racing
We got a lot of rain last night and early this morning, so the weather was unusually cool during my run. Now I’m alone at my kitchen table, still, at this late hour in the morning. My night owls are still in bed, Nick is upstairs getting his regular early start on Fortnite. I’m having … Read moreCoronavirus Part 2, Day 23- Memorial Day
I’m sitting in the minivan with Steve and the kids, on our way back from Jamaica Beach on Galveston Island. It’s about 1.5 hours from my house with traffic. And there was a lot of traffic today. But we’re flying now, heading north on 45. The kids have their headphones in which means Steve and … Read moreCoronavirus Part 2, Day 21- Galveston
It’s the day before our Memorial Day weekend begins. Steve has off tomorrow and is not set to return to virtual work until Tuesday. I have therefore submitted my formal request to him to have a work-day for myself. My request went like this: “Dearest, since you’re off tomorrow, I have stuff I’ve been needing … Read moreCoronavirus Part 2, Day 19- Drama in Florida
I’m sitting out front by the curb. There’s a nice breeze going and lots of shade since the sun is making its descent and not beating down like it was earlier. I’m out by the curb on a broken lawn chair that Penny managed to crack after throwing it in a fit. I have it … Read moreCoronavirus Part 2, Day 17- Face Mask Drama
I’m sitting out front right now, wishing I had brought my DSLR camera with me. The birds are more active than normal today and I just had a blue jay land 12 feet away from me. Darn it if I didn’t have the right camera with me! I have resigned myself to enjoy watching him … Read moreCoronavirus, Part 2 Day 16- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Writing is telepathy. Stephen King Today I had virtual drill, which means I spent all day sitting in front of my computer and on Zoom calls. It wasn’t as bad as it sounds. Frankly, I had a good time. Since my husband has taken the main office on the first floor thanks to WFH, I … Read moreCoronavirus Part 2, Day 14- The Power of a Single Idea