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April 20, 2020

A New Week – A Fresh Perspective

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Are the weeks running together in your life like they are running together in mine? We continue to remind each other of what day of the week it is and what the date is. Calendars are sadly bare except for Zoom meetings with the kids. It’s our new normal, right?

This week our oldest son turns 35. I don’t normally feel “old” but knowing that we have a 35 year old son has certainly made me pause. I so wish we could be with him in person to celebrate but a trip to NYC is definitely not going to happen now so we are going to celebrate with him from afar.

Life has gotten so weird this last month. We made a trip this weekend to the Transylvania Farmers Market where I had pre ordered herb plants. Totally loved the no contact ordering and pick up where they just placed them in the back of my Subaru and we helped a local business. I placed a Curbside pick up order from our local Sam’s Club and Chris and I went to pick that up on Saturday night. Curbside Pickup there actually is a misnomer as you have to actually go into the store to retrieve your cart with the items. I think they need to rename that to Store Pick up. Anyway, I went in alone with my mask on and got my goodies, wiped them all down before we loaded them in the car and felt that we had a safe situation. What I don’t understand is all the people who appear to be oblivious and who are not taking precautions. I don’t think I am over reacting but I certainly do not want to be the one to A] get the Coronavirus or B] be a carrier and give it to someone else. So I will do what I need to do.

But I digress. Life is changing a bit but we are still optimistic and know that someday we will be back to a more normal situation. I will always be more aware of my hand washing and hygiene and that is a good thing.

I joined in with some other bloggers to share my experience with Covid-19 on a lovely blog, Travel Tales of Life, by Sue and Dave Slaght who live in Canada. Clicking here will take you to the post where my experiences are featured along with others from the United States. My friend, Darlene, who lives in Spain was featured here. It is a great travel blog and the authors are gracious and very warm people. I felt privileged to share my story there with them and their readers. Make sure you hop over there to read these posts and to see where their travel adventures have taken them. While you are there tell them I sent you.

Thanks to each of you who continues to read and share your lives with me as I share mine with you. Don’t forget to leave me a comment and Comment for a Cause – WHO Covid-19 Solidarity Fund.

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  1. dawnkinster
    April 20, 2020 at 07:26 am

    I haven’t used any of the curbside options yet. Still going to the store every 2 weeks, in and out as fast as I can. Debating another trip now, though, at only 1 week, because I’m out of all things fresh. It’s the fresh stuff that causes the problems for me. Other than that I haven’t been outside my yard at all in weeks. Lucky me, the yard is pretty.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      April 20, 2020 at 08:30 am

      Lucky you indeed! IT helps to be able to have a nice place to have to shelter in place. I am sure you are doing all the right things when you go out and staying as safe as you can. the fresh things are what I miss the most as well and that is what I loaded up on this weekend. There might be a strawberry pie in my future. 🙂

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  2. Darlene
    April 20, 2020 at 07:27 am

    I’m with you on taking all the necessary precautions and not spreading the virus inadvertently. Thanks for the shoutout. Sue and Dave are wonderful folks and Sue came to a book signing in Calgary when I was there so we met in person. She is just as warm and friendly in real life as on her blog. I enjoyed your part of the post! Keep smiling. 💗

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      April 20, 2020 at 08:29 am

      Sue and Dave just seem like the real thing and I loved that they were doing this series. It is very interesting to read the submissions from all over and see how we are alike and different, don’t you think? Stay well!

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  3. Jeni
    April 20, 2020 at 08:18 am

    So glad you two are still well and healthy.

    Wold love to do curbside grocery pick-up but our stores are so busy, they are often booked out by days and weeks. One of us tries to go about once a week with a mask. Super crowded on Sunday morning.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      April 20, 2020 at 08:28 am

      I hear ya! I have tried to do the curbside with Walmart outside of Asheville (ours doesn’t do it) for 3 weeks and could never get a time so just gave up. We have been very fortunate to be able to get everything we need. Plus I am usually the one with a fairly full freezer so that helps as well. I got some really great strawberries this weekend and I am thinking I may make a pie ……Stay well, my friend!

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  4. jena c. henry
    April 20, 2020 at 08:25 am

    Happy New Week! We just returned from early bird old people shopping at the grocery. Masked and gloved, we bought 3+ weeks worth. Other than going for a drive, we are home. (Oh and there’s golf…) will go visit the travel blogs! Take care!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      April 20, 2020 at 08:26 am

      Sounds like a great start to the week for you! Stay healthy and keep those podcasts going!

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  5. Renee Williams
    April 20, 2020 at 09:33 am

    I fear that many folks, particularly the elderly that I see, don’t know where or how to get masks. I have taken care of my crew, but my heart hurts for the seniors that I see. A month ago I went to the doctor with my dad, and an elderly gent in the waiting room asked where I had gotten my mask: an old construction one Mike had given me. People don’t know how to acquire them. I wish that I had enough to carry in my pocket and give to those who I think need them. 😢😢😢😢

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      April 20, 2020 at 09:59 am

      I am sure that is true— fortunately where we live it appears people are taking care of each other and giving masks to others. The people I saw who seemed to not get it were younger but still could have health issues— you just don’t know. But yes— the unavailability of masks is worrisome for sure. Stay well!

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  6. susi_snaps
    April 20, 2020 at 10:14 am

    Life certainly is very different these days. I started working from home last week and it’s an adjustment all around. Our governor has closed public schools for the remainder of the school year and I’m fairly certain that it school will follow suit since we have a large student count and at this point is it even worth it to return?
    I continually shake my head about people not seemingly caring about this situation. Did you see about the people protesting the restrictions in Florida? I sometimes wonder if I take it too seriously or am too much of a worrier. But I always like to err on the side of caution.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      April 20, 2020 at 10:19 am

      I think caution at this point is okay. I would rather err on that side. The whole school thing is so challenging. I can’t imagine trying to teach long distance— especially with what you do,

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  7. Shirley Matthews Dunn
    April 20, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    Sounds like you are doing good in protecting yourselves. We are doing basically the same. I do agree it seems like some people take this too lightly. Looking forward to it getting better for all.

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  8. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    April 20, 2020 at 02:23 pm

    I’m glad you got out and picked up those herbs and your order from Sam’s Club. We were out grocery shopping and at Walmart this weekend. So few people are wearing masks and many appear oblivious. I don’t get it either. I’m with you on not wanting to get COVID or give it to someone else. I, too, wear a mask.

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  9. dfolstad58
    April 20, 2020 at 05:56 pm

    Here it seems only the teens who are oblivious of what social distancing means. I mean completely oblivious! Of course at their ages they think they are bullet proof and genuises also, but that will pass. I am grateful they are active outside and seem all in good health even if they lack some judgment about keeping distances from one another.

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  10. Mama's Empty Nest
    April 21, 2020 at 10:01 am

    Out of all of our nearby grocery stores, only one utilizes Instacart, so that’s what we’re doing. Ordering online at home and then having our groceries delivered to our front porch is spoiling us I think! I don’t want to get too accustomed to this “new normal!” Our nurse daughter is exhausted so she’s using Hello Fresh meal delivery.

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