tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post5878629141861633725..comments2024-03-28T18:10:51.337-07:00Comments on My Two Cents: Trying to Keep Calm on MondayBlesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-12076040255033643672020-03-21T12:29:11.801-07:002020-03-21T12:29:11.801-07:00These really are some crazy times, aren't they...These really are some crazy times, aren't they? Hopefully, we'll get through this without getting ill, ourselves.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-77104459835829835732020-03-21T11:15:31.234-07:002020-03-21T11:15:31.234-07:00These are crazy times. I was at home Sunday until...These are crazy times. I was at home Sunday until Thursday when I went to the grocery at 6 a.m. I felt so good to be out, even keeping lots of distance from all the other early bird shoppers. I understand what you mean about forgetting what to buy. I had a small list, and as most of it was not available, I was at a loss. I reverted to my childhood days and bought a big pack of bologna because sandwiches can cover a lot of meals. I bet we will learn not to take so many things for granted over the next month.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01769556455551856486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-9134604297451928932020-03-17T21:48:39.308-07:002020-03-17T21:48:39.308-07:00Wow, snow! It's pouring here, in a manner of ...Wow, snow! It's pouring here, in a manner of speaking - we are having several days of rain! <br /><br />I am not sure if you should be going out shopping at this time, Bushlady, even if the list keeps growing! Unless you can shop during that reserved time. <br /><br />Sounds like you are being very productive. I am finding that cold, rainy days are not very conducive for housework, as far as I am concerned! <br /><br />Stay safe and well.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-14959530327688723412020-03-17T21:12:07.824-07:002020-03-17T21:12:07.824-07:00I started feeding one stray cat and she told her f...I started feeding one stray cat and she told her family and friends and had a litter on top of it! Thank you, seeing my daughter online is a blessing. These are, indeed, strange times. Hope you and yours are keeping well.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-88532932067570275332020-03-17T18:47:54.217-07:002020-03-17T18:47:54.217-07:00We woke up to find a lot of snow! I was going to ...We woke up to find a lot of snow! I was going to write "it never rains but it pours" but that doesn't really apply, does it? Anyway it soon started melting and dripping from the roof. It did put me off any thoughts of going to the store. I keep coming up with ideas of more things to buy. The list grows! Anyway my friend e-mailed to say that the local supermarket was going to be open from 7-8 am for the over 65s to shop. I wonder if I can drag myself out of bed that early?<br />I worked a little more in the kitchen, cleaned shelves in two upper cupboards, also cleaned a bathroom. Then a good nap. (When in doubt, nap - I'm sure Dancer would agree!)Bushladynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-17107553443592518452020-03-17T17:15:08.452-07:002020-03-17T17:15:08.452-07:00I love that you feed garden kitties. I feed about...I love that you feed garden kitties. I feed about 6 stray cats in our backyard, too, plus the neighbor's outside cat who has adopted me! Ha! I'm so glad you can still see your daughter even if you can't be together. These are strange times.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07836804230239409478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-63717177274889852652020-03-17T14:34:40.000-07:002020-03-17T14:34:40.000-07:00This is a stressful situation all around, isn'...This is a stressful situation all around, isn't it? I am sure you will be able to get your monthly deliveries done. You might find that it will take longer than usual to get a delivery, so you might need to order it a week or 10 days before you need the items, just in case. Hopefully, by this time next month, the situation will be more under control. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-12678640864973561762020-03-17T14:15:22.859-07:002020-03-17T14:15:22.859-07:00Yes, thankfully, we are both prepared with a stock...Yes, thankfully, we are both prepared with a stock of food and other supplies. I think our universities here are switching to online classes through the end of spring semester. Maybe your college will, too?Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-7343518977974343392020-03-17T12:55:24.200-07:002020-03-17T12:55:24.200-07:00I started my social distancing/self isolation this...I started my social distancing/self isolation this afternoon. I'm in much the same situation as you and your daughter where I have sufficient supplies for 3 - 4 weeks and am now home alone. The shelves were empty when I went shopping so I am hoping that there is some truth when we are told that there are adequate food supplies for everyone as my coping plan involves having a monthly delivery .... the last thing I want to do is to have to troll round all the shops searching for essential items.Eileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-64873592334902531232020-03-17T12:35:42.106-07:002020-03-17T12:35:42.106-07:00Thank you, Anne. I am doing OK. :) Glad to have...Thank you, Anne. I am doing OK. :) Glad to have reminded you about your Mom's taxes! <br /><br />It will be difficult for you to shelter in place with needing to care for your Mom, but, she's not that far from you, is she? And, as long as you just drive from your home to hers and back, it should be OK, I think. You'd not want to go out shopping, etc., to minimize being a carrier of the virus and infecting your Mom. I am not sure just how you will manage for groceries and other needed items for her, though, because you do most of her shopping, don't you? Can you have all of it delivered? Or, can someone else shop for you?Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-78973695403947577802020-03-17T12:30:04.751-07:002020-03-17T12:30:04.751-07:00I'm glad to hear it, Stephenie. Yes, the more...I'm glad to hear it, Stephenie. Yes, the more we can grow in our own gardens, the better. My peach tree is setting fruit, right now. I am hoping all this rain we are having will help them - last year, all the fruits on the tree fell off during a heatwave we had in March or April! I need to pick the rest of my lemons, juice them, and freeze. If nothing else, I'll have lemonade to drink! Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-42035916885404560002020-03-17T12:20:28.521-07:002020-03-17T12:20:28.521-07:00Yes, we will do as much over the phone as possible...Yes, we will do as much over the phone as possible and even email if necessary. That's how she does my daughter's taxes, but, my daughter is more tech savvy than I am!<br /><br />I'm glad you were able to check in with your loved ones and are feeling calmer, today, Susan. At this point in time, all we can do is shelter in place and hope that this, too, shall pass! Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-90340498516610695192020-03-17T11:51:07.170-07:002020-03-17T11:51:07.170-07:00Thank you, Debra. Yes, we are well stocked and as...Thank you, Debra. Yes, we are well stocked and as prepared as we can be for the time being. At least for a couple of months. Beyond that, I might need more kitty litter! <br /><br />If necessary, the tax forms can be done via email. But, we shall see how it goes.<br /><br />Hope all is well with you and yours.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-13885898840409525282020-03-17T11:25:58.235-07:002020-03-17T11:25:58.235-07:00The good thing is that both you and your daughter ...The good thing is that both you and your daughter are prepared and have enough food for a while.<br />Just today the governor called for online teaching at all universities. I’m not sure if that means universities are closed until the end of this semester. Didn’t hear from my college yet. <br />Nil @ The Little House by the Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05812637017406376233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-62685865552881105642020-03-17T11:18:55.271-07:002020-03-17T11:18:55.271-07:00Yes, I guess we would all be in a lot of big troub...Yes, I guess we would all be in a lot of big trouble if those things happen. :(Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-27858097520130410202020-03-17T10:45:24.348-07:002020-03-17T10:45:24.348-07:00I hope you are having a good day today. This just ...I hope you are having a good day today. This just reminded me I need to get all of Mom's info to her accountant.<br />I am not sure if I am preparing to shelter in place or not, since I have to go to Mom's house every single day. I guess I am preparing to stay in as much as possible. My yard is probably going to benefit from this time at home.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-35745283664253764592020-03-17T07:15:12.600-07:002020-03-17T07:15:12.600-07:00Hi Bless, Yes, I've been doing it, just to be ...Hi Bless, Yes, I've been doing it, just to be on the safe side. I'm glad that you were able to buy some more supplies at the grocery store. I have stocked up on staples and pet food. I may pick up some more fruit trees and vegetable plants today. I like the idea of growing as much as I can. The citrus in our backyards are really helpful, aren't they? TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-30485009867619697092020-03-17T04:55:21.294-07:002020-03-17T04:55:21.294-07:00Now that your accountant has the tax papers, if ne...Now that your accountant has the tax papers, if needed, you could have your appointment by telephone. I'm sure everything will work out fine. <br /><br />Over the weekend, I was feeling that anxious unsettled state of mind where you feel kind of paralysed with inaction. You want to prepare but don't know the next step. I feel much calmer today having got my supplies and having spoken with friends and family to find out how everyone else is coping. I feel I can settle down and do the right thing now by sheltering in place. Thank goodness for a technology that allows us to keep in touch so easily. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11631937559197478236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-48866765489196199472020-03-17T03:40:53.453-07:002020-03-17T03:40:53.453-07:00I am glad your daughter is safe in her apartment a...I am glad your daughter is safe in her apartment and has plenty of supplies.<br />It seems like you have all the things you need for the foreseeable future too.<br /><br />How long this goes on is anyones's guess but it doesn't seem like it will be over too quickly.<br /><br />This virus is scary and by staying home we can protect ourselves and others.<br /><br />Perhaps it's the year for your accountant to do phone interviews while going over your papers as opposed to an in person meeting?<br />56stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714155300369089630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-91455595205983512952020-03-17T03:14:43.225-07:002020-03-17T03:14:43.225-07:00Sorry your daughter has to stay put! Thank goodne...Sorry your daughter has to stay put! Thank goodness for video chatting. Yes you never know...could get an earthquake or even a computer type hacking and then we'd be in more trouble. AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com