03/19/2020 Thursday

So relieved you're on the safety wagon now, Devon! Yes, I have voice contact with folks, though I almost prefer not to with my dad who still thinks this is overblown and that makes my anxiety worse. My best friend is as much a rule follower, hunker-downer, and preparer as I am and he checks in with me daily. We have promised to take each other's dogs if something bad happens, have codes to each other's houses, know where the important papers are etc. It makes me feel calmer to not have to worry about those things.

I also had my therapy appointment today and asked if we could meet by phone as I didn't relish sitting in the same spot 30 other people have sat in and touched over the last week. That worked well.

And I ventured into the grocery store for the first time since the poop hit the fan. It wasn't nearly as bad as I envisioned and no lines. Yes, some shelves were picked clean and others were down to very little, but I found most things on my short list and a sale on fresh raspberries, my favorite. I needed Benadryl cream for my stress hives and figured if I was going to expose myself to germs I'd make it worth it and get a few extra things. They even had cart wipes. I used hand sanitizer when I got in the car and washed my hands when I got home.

I was just texting with my brother. He lives much closer to my parents and tells me, that, contrary to what I believed, my Dad is out going to stores and over at my nephew's house (his wife is a hairdresser who up to 2 days ago was seeing clients!). My parents are so careless. My mother is still recovering from radiation for LUNG CANCER! 8 years ago she had one lobe removed. Unlike your Dad, they do believe this virus is deadly, but they're special apparently, because my Dad is being real careful. The only reason my Mom probably isn't out too is that she is still weak. Argh.

Charlotte's Web. Just the words bring me happy thoughts. I love that book so much. I can still remember hearing it read aloud to me for the very first time. When my kids were born, one of my vows was to protect them from cartoons etc of Charlotte's Web until they were old enough to have me read it to them. I succeeded. You're so lucky to be the one who introduces them to this story!

Greetings

Yep we had a pretty good jolt of an earthquake yesterday. No harm done. I was actually walking through the automatic doors at CVS when it happened. Everyone turned and looked at me and I went "What?". I didn't feel it I guess because of the doors moving or maybe because I am clueless. They laughed and said I caused it. We are fine.

But allegedly our county health dept has issued shelter in place order. People at the studio are wigged out because they love to come there. I am a board member and I am not sure what we will do. Of course, I know the codes and can get in and have a private space so yay for me. Stopped by the store on the way home and go****er, cheese, burger for dogs, half and half and wine.

Cici sorry you had a spell of the night creepies. I used to get that from time to time when I could not sleep and thoughts would just spiral out of control. Hope you feel better. It happens less with age.

Tee Hee Ann, fit bit on your jammies. I still keep meaning to put mine on the dog some day.

Dog is staring at me because I am eating pop corn. Skinny pop rules. Not too salty.

Take care you home teachers. Must be super hard on you and students. Thanks for education the next generation. More important than ever. Keyboarding for 3rd grade? Typing was an elective which I took in 8th grade and nearly failed. I am sure you can all tell.

Well stay warm all. Diane S