As much as we would like to keep this as a daily blog, we’ve found that we really only have every other day worth of material. Because lockdown is boring. Every other day is a bit of a stretch at this point, but we will keep at it. Welcome to day 13! We’d like to … Continue reading
Do you know people who are sick? We do. An older family friend is ill. A relative in their 20’s. Neither of them knows what kind of illness they have. They just know to self-isolate and “come back in two weeks if you have the same symptoms”. Are you following instructions, or being a Coviditot? … Continue reading
Beans are a magical fruit! Dried beans are easy to cook, and beans are a little powerhouse of nutrition. Eat your beans! Ingredients: 1 lb. white beans, rinsed well 1 medium onion, diced 1 large carrot, diced 2 small ham hocks, or diced ham, or cooked bacon (whatever you have) 3 cloves garlic, minced 2-3 … Continue reading
Meet Frank. Frank is my 17-year-old cat. I don’t really know how old he is…. He’s like 100 or something. I’ve had him for 14 years and the shelter has estimated his age to be 3 at the time of adoption. Frank is the second biggest jerk cat I’ve ever known, and when he’s not … Continue reading
Day 7 – Locking it Down with CPM Hello from California! We are officially closed! Also, I officially teach 5th grade now. That’s been an interesting adjustment. Fifth grade math is where math started to fall apart for me! It’s those fractions. My husband thinks it’s endlessly entertaining that I work in food and … Continue reading
Here’s something fun to pass the time when you’re sheltering in place along with 8 other Bay Area Counties! I had some cuties that were on their way out. Instead of tossing them, I hand juiced them. Then put the juice into the freezer for another day. Raise your hands if you’re sick of hearing … Continue reading
It’s been years since I spent much time sitting at the computer, typing away. I don’t quite type 70 wpm anymore, but I’m still pretty fast. I had forgotten how cold it gets sitting at a desk and typing. My fingers feel like popsicles. [Pours another cup of coffee] We dusted off the Playstation 2. … Continue reading
NOW were on lockdown… I got that going for me! They’re not calling it lockdown or quarantine though, they’re calling it “shelter in place”. I’m lucky enough to live in one of the six San Francisco Bay Area counties who have been shut down. I had a panicky minute (or 30) after I realized that … Continue reading
It’s still raining today, but sunshine is coming. Then we can be outside, do yard work and walk the dog. I was telling my husband that I wish we had held off the cleaning and organizing we did recently… because I got time now! AND a clean garage. I suppose I can clean all the … Continue reading
Day 2: TP Count: 16 costco, 12 angel soft Ordered Tide Pods from Amazon since they don’t carry my laundry soap. Invented a new cookie recipe! Chocolate Chocolate Caramel Cookies Kid went to a friends house for a bit yesterday so we watched Jumanji: Next Level. Well, I watched. Hubby slept through it. He’s been … Continue reading
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