Social Distancing

  Somehow I am managing to fill the days. Today was brilliantly sunny but very cold. Only 1C (windchill, -16C) when I went out for my morning walk. Hardly saw a soul and not many cars on the streets. It is a very weird time, for sure. It warmed up a bit in the afternoon and I worked in the garden.

   I had one conversation with a neighbour this afternoon. She was driving up the street while I was raking the front lawn, and we chatted at a distance of 5 feet. She shared that another neighbour is sick with the virus after returning from a cruise. 

   I also had a phone call from my son, making sure I was all right. He still has to work so I was glad not to have physical contact with him. I hope he stays healthy. Tomorrow I may Skype the grandkids, I haven't seen them for almost two weeks. Anyway, here's something that will really cheer you up!

    

First Sign of Spring

   Milder today but rainy and very windy. Here's what I found as I did a bit of garden tidy-up in between the showers.

A small clump of crocuses. They won't last long but I will enjoy their cheerful little faces for a day or two.

My New Toy

   This is something I have craved for some time. I love my morning coffee but hate having to empty and clean my French Press afterwards. I came across this machine half price at Value Village and, fortunately, it works and the coffee is delicious! There were no instructions with it but a quick You Tube search supplied me with a how-to of its operation. Nothing too complicated. I am so pleased with my new toy!

An Update

   Thought I'd better write today to let everyone know I'm still alive and kicking.

   Met friends yesterday but that will be the last people I speak to until the weekend. I will just have to communicate by phone or e-mail (of which there have been lots flying back and forth). I had a short walk today to mail a letter but have spent my time reading or working on my puzzle.It is a 1000 piece one I have done before and it will probably take me right up to Easter!

   We had some sunny days earlier in the week but today was quite cold. If it warms up I will get a start on the garden, raking and digging. And, of course, I couold always start on Spring cleaning!