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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
It’s my birthday. I haven’t taken any time off since fall is 2019. So as a treat to myself I found an ocean view room with a fireplace and a tub and took off for two nights. It’s amazing how a change of scenery, even just 30 minutes away from home, can adjust your mood. I was careful when booking, and since it was my first attempt at eating out, as well, I asked for tables next to windows and away from others if possible. since it’s February, midweek, in New England, that wasn’t a problem. All staff are masked, so that is comforting. And I was one of 6 people in the entire place last night. I have walked along the rocky coast on windy days with crashing surf, I have driven backroads singing Sondheim at full volume, done a little yoga, and finished a good book. Time to head home. But will do so slowly. Big wind today and high tide right after checkout so will stop for some views. Feel so privileged to be able to afford to do this for myself. That’s no small thing.
February 19, 2022
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The Election! We stayed up way too late on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, following this. I am still on pins and needles waiting for the outcome of this. I found a recipe for an Election Cake - pictured above - in the NYT's on Tuesday, and made it while watching the returns on Tuesday night. Baking this cake, concentrating on the directions, reading about its history, etc, helped me to manage my anxiety last night. Fortunately it is delicious - like a sweet cinnamon raisin bread. A new Election tradition in our house! I must admit that I am also shocked that the president has done so well. Given how poorly he has handled the pandemic, not to mention so many other things, I figured he wouldn't come close to winning. I truly hope that Biden wins. However, whatever the outcome - Biden, please!! - we need to reflect as a country on what all of the votes for the president mean.
November 5, 2020