Hello,
Now gas prices are so low, but we are
driving so little. I read that we should drive at least once a week to keep the
components all working, such as the battery charged and the tires sealed. Today
when I went to the grocery store, it had been two weeks; I took a longer route
since the store is only about two miles away. Yesterday, we went to the nature
center that is in town because it takes us about 10 minutes to get there. Also when
there we could get out and walk because it is 210 acres. We did see some
others, but managed to stay a good distance from most. There is a bike trail
there and it was great to see many families out with bikes for all.
This morning, before going to the grocery
store, I put on lipstick as I normally do when going out in public. It wasn’t
until I was done and took the mask off that I knew wearing lipstick was not
necessary. No one could see my lips! There was now lipstick on the inside of
the mask.
I find that I miss support and
schedules. I do not have many people that I do things with, except organized
things such as church or work. It is there where I do a lot of interacting and
feel connections.
My schedule, also from work or church,
keeps me focused and grounded. As it is now, my days feel more rootless. I
still fix meals and take care of dishes and clothes, but it is not the same as
needing to be somewhere for a certain activity at a certain time. I am going to
have to figure out something. I still envy Leroy having work that he can do
from home. Guess I am not ready for retirement.
Things have relaxed in all but 22
counties in Iowa. We live in one of those 22 so life will continue as is for a
longer time.
Paula
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