Turmoil

The constant turmoil that we're living under is a huge burden for most of us.

I like to joke that my own life hasn't changed much with the self-quarantine orders because as a retail worker, my job is essential.  I go to work each day as normal, and life at home hasn't changed either.  The only thing I avoid is extra shopping on my day off.  Which means that I shop for one thing or another on my way out the door from work, but that's OK.  It works.  For now.

Days off can be long, however.  What to do when there are hours to fill, and no place that we should be going?  I'm itching to get out and take photos, but being 60, I don't need to expose myself unnecessarily, either. 

My thoughts are constantly on a replay loop of whatever news I've gotten recently along with my conversations with my mother about how this is such a crazy mess.  It makes me wonder just how long this is going to last?  California just announced that schools remain closed until May 1. Ouch!

In the past, how many of us wished day in and day out for a few days' rest at home as we dragged our way to our jobs each morning?  Now that we have it, are we going stir crazy?  Or as we used to say, getting cabin fever?   For me, the one thing I decided to do with the enforced time home is roll a few gallons of paint and update my home.  What better way to stay off the couch and make things nice at the same time? 

These are uncertain times, and we all have
uncertain thoughts as we try to get through
each day safe and healthy.

The best thing each of us can do is to stay
at home and avoid contact until more is known.

Be safe out there!