March Madness — Lorelei’s look back and a chance to win $$!
April 11, 2020
The month of March seemed ten years long–amirite? No hockey, no traveling, worries about my family and the economy…made it super hard for me to concentrate on writing. So I didn’t; I did other things to try and take my mind off this global pandemic. So strap in (not strap-on — haha that’s a post for a different day) and let’s revisit the month that was the most bizarre March ever.
WEATHER
Here in South Dakota we had a couple of snowstorms, followed by 65-70 degree days. One good thing about being fairly “rural” we can continue walking the dog on our local bike path. Happily, most people adhere to the 6 feet rule, and it honestly did my heart good to see so many families, couples, etc. outside together. I do worry for my fruit trees with these warm/cold/ice/heat variances, and I can only hope we don’t get a late May snow like last year when all my blossoms on all my trees were frozen off so I didn’t get a single piece of fruit from any of them 😣
TV SHOWS I WATCHED AND I RECOMMEND
Altered Carbon Season 2 – I LOVED the first season so so much and since it’d been 2 years I was super pumped for this new season. The great thing about this show is the premise:
More than 300 years in the future, society has been transformed by new technology, leading to human bodies being interchangeable and death no longer being permanent. Takeshi Kovacs is the only surviving soldier of a group of elite interstellar warriors who were defeated in an uprising against the new world order. His mind was imprisoned for centuries until he’s pulled out of stasis and put into a new body.
The actor who played Kovacs in season 2 is a different actor than who played him in season 1. There are flashbacks, treachery, ethical dilemmas, violence, sexy scenes, a great AI sidekick…and season 2 didn’t disappoint at all. If you’re looking for something to binge on Netflix, this series is highly recommended.
Sex Education Season 2 – Edgy, funny, poignant, groundbreaking, sometimes uncomfortable…the characters in this series are fantastically diverse. I can admit I started watching it because I love Gillian Anderson and she doesn’t disappoint as a British sex therapist. The acting is top notch across the board, the discussions between the characters are very sexually frank, but thought provoking.
Miles Davis Documentary — I can admit I knew nothing about the man, since I’m not a huge blues or jazz fan. That said, some of Davis’s early work I loved and I really enjoyed this documentary.
Linda Ronstadt Documentary — How in the hell had I forgotten how jaw-dropping this woman’s voice was? I LOVED listening to her growing up and it was the best reminder of how talented she was, how much she influenced other artists, and how strong her legacy is, as a woman who forged the career she wanted. Outstanding!
Rush Documentary — I’ll admit I wasn’t a huge Rush fan in my younger years, (even when Tom Sawyer is an all-time favorite song) their music seemed to be the choice of stoners and at one time I thought you’d have to be high to like listening to them. I always appreciated their musicianship — there are very few 3 piece bands that create such complex music. This docu was filmed in 2010 so it is old, but it was a timely thing to take in since the unbelievable Neil Peart passed away earlier this year.
ZZ Top Documentary — I hadn’t really heard of ZZ until they released Sharp Dressed Man in the 80’s and jumped into the MTV video rotation. They have a distinct sound, and I have huge respect for 3 piece bands. I loved hearing about their origins as well as seeing them still rocking even now that they’re in their 70’s! But I do have to admit that a ZZ Top concert in the 80’s still has the distinction of being the ONLY concert I’ve ever left early. They had these car headlights on their stage and they flashed all the damn time, blinding us where we were standing. It gave me a massive headache so we had to go….
Joan Jett Documentary — sensing a theme, here on my TV watching for March? So…JOAN JETT IS THE SHIT. Love her, I always have, I always will and I don’t know what else to say. If you’re a fan, watch this. ** Side note — my male hairdresser was in a rock band and lived in LA during the time the Runaways were getting started, in fact, he lived next door to them. He swears they were as wild as they claimed to be 🙂
TV SHOW I TRIED TO WATCH AND HATED
Schitt$ Creek — so many people were talking about how hysterically funny this show is. So I tried it. I HATED IT. LIKE SERIOUSLY HATED IT. I made it through ONE episode. Humor is subjective and personal and this was just YUCK for me. I can freely admit I hated Seinfeld. Life is too short to muddle through shit you don’t enjoy. I will say, however, the series title does fit 🙄
BOOKS I READ AND RECOMMEND
I didn’t have great luck with reading in March. Again, I had more meh reads than great reads. I’ve been on a fantasy reading kick lately. Problem is, I read so many back-to-back-to-back that they all kind of blurred together. But these two books were stand outs for me:
Crescent City — Sarah J Maas — I’m a huge Sarah J Maas fan, A Court of Thorns and Roses is one of my favorite all time series, and I LOVED her Throne of Glass series equally. No brainer that I’d love her new book. It is different and since it is a first book in a series, it’ll be fun to see how this story unfolds.
The Priest — Tiffany Reisz — Tiffany contacted me and asked if I’d like an ARC — YES PLEASE! I’ve been singing Tiffany’s praises for years, I’ve devoured her books and I love the Original Sinners series so so much. The Priest was fantastic, so fantastic I blurbed it 🙂 It makes my heart happy when the work from authors I admire just keeps getting better and better.
MOVIES I WATCHED
Unless I forgot to write them down, I didn’t watch many movies last month. Too busy watching documentaries — haha.
Knives Out — refreshingly different. Great ensemble cast. Watch it if you haven’t already.
Frozen 2 — Cute movie. It was a family watch, my daughters and I watched it since we loved the first one. I guess my granddaughter loved the music. We won’t let grandpa put that movie on the next time we babysit, however, since HE fell asleep.
THE BEST FOOD WE’VE COOKED IN ISOLATION
Cooking every meal at home can get monotonous, but we’ve been mixing it up. We make pizza at home frequently–we both love thin crusts and I have a gas-fired pizza oven on my deck. So my pantry is stocked with standard pizza ingredients. However, we wanted to do something different, so we created 3 kinds of pizza, because we had these ingredients on hand. Pizza one was red-sauce base, pepperoni, bacon and mozzerella. Pizza two was fig jam base, bacon, goat cheese and arugula. Pizza three was white-sauce base, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, chicken, spinach, and feta cheese. All three were delicious.
I STARTED CRAFTING AGAIN
I used to cross stitch all the time, then as life got busier I had to choose how to spend my limited free time and crafting fell by the wayside. So it was fun and theraputic to pick up the needles and thread again. I found these killer beaded cross stitch kits and bought up every one they had. I’ve never done a fully beaded piece before, usually the patterns I used had a few beads here and there as embellishments. This kit is ALL beads. I love doing it and I can’t wait to frame it and hang it! It took about 2 weeks to finish and it’s approximately 5 inches by 5 inches. I’ve already started on the next one. Side note: this is NOT one of those 5D diamond painting kits, this is hand stitched, but I can admit that I enjoy doing those diamond painting kits too 🙂
NEW MUSIC
Mr. James is on an EDM kick lately, which means I’ve been listening to it too. I’ve heard a bunch a great new music, and while Sofi Tukker isn’t new per se, they are a new listening experience for me. I love them. They were supposed to play in Denver this month and we’d talked — pre-pandemic — about going to their show. For now, we’ll just listen to Purple Hat, Trickee, Best Friend and Swing.
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Until the April wrap-up….STAY SAFE!!!!
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Nicole Edwards said:
Not entering the contest, just wanted to tell you how much I love you! And how much I absolutely love reading about your likes, dislikes, and what you and your family are up to. Keep safe and keep writing because we’re all waiting to devour the next one.
Jennifer Beyer said:
I work from home so my days haven’t changed too much. I have learned to grocery shop online. I’ll admit I find it a little strange but convenient. I love Tiffany Reisz! The Priest made me feel a little sad because it felt like an ending.
Debra Wolsleben said:
I work retail so I’ve been working my regular shifts since Covid19 got crazy. On my days off I have housecleaning, laundry, and helping one of our girls get her new house ready so they can move in. Windows, painting, flooring, plumbing issues, new front door. Wish things would get back to the old normal. BUT at least most of our customers are nicer right now (tho there are a few who are nastier).
Hope said:
I’m figuring out how to teach and provide library services remotely while also providing child care for my two granddaughters. We’ve watched a lot of Toy Story – especially since we found their dad’s Buzz Lightyear and Woody in a box in the basement.
I have the Linda Ronstadt documentary recorded – need to move it up on the to-do list. I went to one of her concerts my freshman year of college – it was amazing!
Haven’t gotten much reading done – watching littles takes my attention and fixing every meal at home takes my time. Can’t wait for restaurants to reopen!
Juliana Forrest-Lytle said:
This quarantine time has been spent doing upgrades to our home. We took out our old (read: gross) carpets from when bought our home 10 years ago when our kids were babies and have now laid beautiful engineered wood floors. I am a happy DIYer and my husband is pretty handy so in the last few weeks we’ve repainted the kitchen, living and dining rooms, so we’d be ready for the new floors. We should be finished with the molding and trim by next week! 🥰 Thanks for the chance!
Michelle Wilson said:
Eat
Work
Eat
Teach kids
Eat
Cry
Sleep
Repeat
Donna Shaw said:
Lorelei, I’m retired so my life hasn’t changed. I love to read and that’s what I’m doing along with normal household duties. I am disappointed that I can’t physically be with my family. Fortunately, I have Facetime and that fills in the gap until I can be with them again.
Laurie Rex said:
I’ve been mostly taking care of my 2 1/2 year old and 10 month old granddaughters at my daughter’s house while she and her husband work from home. My husband is also working there, and helping me some with the girls. I’ve been reading, well, re-reading, Kay Hoppers Bishop/SCU Unit books, and trying to knit and cross stitch some, but frankly, I haven’t been able to do as much of that as I’d like. I adore my girls, but MAN!! They are exhausting!!!
Donna said:
Totally agree with you on Linda Ronstadt! I saw the documentary the first time it ran on CNN and couldn’t stop hearing her music in my head for days. I haven’t seen any of the other shows you mentioned.
Knives Out is one of those movies I think you have to see more than once to pick up all the different threads of the plot. Supposedly there will be another movie with Daniel Craig as Detective Benoit Blanc.
Other than reading and napping a lot, the only thing I’ve been doing is selling my house and getting ready to move back to my home state of NC.
Nicole Jones said:
Hi! Here in NJ we have been pretty locked down. My husband and I are both teachers so we have been teaching virtually while trying to help out our two middle school kids who are learning virtually. Been loving the slower pace and extra time with the family. We were running and hiking a lot until our state and county parks had to be shut down during all of this. Your books are wonderful and I have re-read so many of them!
Janice Clark said:
I started the month recovering from surgery on 2/27. The recovery went amazingly well and I was ready to go back to work pushing paper on the 16th of March. Of course that’s when the governor initiated quarantine protocols… So set up home office and have been 40 hrs week pushing paper remotely.
For fun lots of zoom calls with family and friends. Read the recent release in Patricia Briggs’, Mercedes Thompson series (I overwhelmingly recommend this series if you have not read it). Most importantly I am rereading the rough rider series, and am on book 2 right now. Fun, fun fun
Finally, for exercise hubby and I have been taking evening walks and doing yard work. We are building a secret garden, complete with pergola.
PS. Oh yeah and I joined an online poker group. Fun playing for very low stakes.
Thanks for this opportunity to digest the past month. I am reminded of how blessed my life is.
Jeanine Lesperance said:
I have been working from home, so my week days stay pretty busy.. I have also been packing up the house. I made plans about 4 months back to move in with a friend when my lease is up. Who even knew that all this would be happening at the end of April…sigh. Anyway it is a great move, since I will save a lot of money, and I will also be helping my friend out…so win win except for the moving part. I have been here over 10 years. Luckily there is a Goodwill store close that has been the recipient of a lot of stuff. Anyway, the big move is scheduled for April 22. During one of my furlogh weeks from work. We have to take 2 this quarter. so wish me luck.
Annette Anderson said:
Hotels are considered essential here in Illinois so I am still working. My son and DIL are both teachers so they have been off since March 17th and are staying at home. The hardest part of the whole thing is not being able to be with my granddaughter who is 2 1/2. Before all of this, I watched her 2 days a week so my withdrawal pain is a little more than most Nanas. Reading a lot on my days off. May be time to revisit the Mud Lillies for a laugh. Stay safe everyone.
Joy Tetterton Avery said:
I’ve been reading and watching TV when I’m not homeschooling my son. I used to cross stitch a long time ago. I loved it! I’ve thought about starting again during all this. I feel like I forgot how. I certainly don’t have any supplies anymore.
Joy said:
working from home, staying home except for grocery shopping. Trying to keep my kids on a routine and home schooling. Days are long and short on ideas for supper.
Moran said:
Match was Indeed a crazy month.
On the good side I work from hone from the middle of the month so I didn’t have to take the bus to work.
I did 2 puzzles that I had at home for a few years and I can’t wait to frame and hang them. One was 500 piece and the second 1,000 piece.
I found it hard to read in the last few weeks until I bought The Ivy Years series by Sarina Bowen and I read it all in a week.
I’m watching NCIS znd Chicago PD and everything else I tried to watch just didn’t interest me 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️
Thank you so much for your generosity 😁😁
Cynthia Vazquez said:
I enjoy reading your blog posts. I enjoy the TV, movie book reviews of this one. Hmmmm March was a adjustment to say the least. I am teleworking for the first time, so have learned new ways to annoy my dogs, chickens and family. Haven’t read to much, as my brain wont stop spinning….so i have decided to do small random acts of kindness for friends, family and strangers. This brings me so much joy and people all need to have a bit of sunshine in their day. These include ordering activities from amazon for my nephew and my besties son. Leaving bigger tips when I get take out. Buy coffee for the cars behind me when going through drive thru. I do go into the office one day a week. All of us are rotating to keep social distancing… so i leave little tiny surprises when i go in, on my co workers desk.
The weather has been so nuts even for San Diego Ca…. warm and then rain for days, flash flooding and everything…totally NOT normal. I live Sex Education as well and Sabrina season 3 is the best. Hmmm so many things i been watching it has all kinda blurred.
Thank you for continuing to post in insta and in your blog! Thank you for all your random acts of kindness to us fans. Take care and stay safe
Dawn Lingbeek said:
I’ve been working from home. The only difference is I can work in my PJs. My hubby is high risk so I’m the one doing the shopping. We have gotten pretty good planning our meals. We have stocked up enough that I hope to not have to shop again for two weeks. I’ve been doing a lot of reading. I may need to up my 2020 reading goal. Honestly I don’t need the cash. I’d be happy with a signed copy of Cowgirl Up and Ride! I love Cord and AJ.
Betul said:
I have been watching videos on YouTube, movies and tv shows on Netflix, read some books, ate too much junk food, didn’t exercise (which I should), and hung out online with the amazing book community.
Rushell said:
What did you use for a base (dough) for your pizza? They looked delicious!
Dar said:
I still need to go out of the house to work each day, and rarely went out unless I needed to anyway, so lots is still the same schedule wise for me. I had to make changes at work, it’s an office setting and 90% of the staff are working from home. My son is working from home but my daughter is a respiratory therapist so I am super worried and stressed for her a lot more than normal. So same schedule, more reading, and more stress and worry
Tami said:
It’s been one crazy month, Quarantine is about to get to me, what’s getting me thru all this time at home is reading lots of books.
Susan Moore said:
I injured my back in January & I’ve finally been able to take short walks each day for the last 2 weeks, so I’ve been posting photos every day for all my friends. A small group of my friends & I, who are all widows, have set up to check in with each other on Messenger each day at noon. As I’m on my own now & was struggling with no face to face contact with anyone, that same group of friends set up for us to have a video chat every couple of days. They have certainly saved my sanity during our lockdown & social distancing in Melbourne, Australia.
Mary C said:
grocery shopping for relatives
reading
cooking
donated platelets
watching movies
Shannon said:
I loved Knives Out. Thanks for the Tv suggestions, I need something new to watch. Im doing a whole lot of snacking, that’s not good. I find if I play Animal Crossing both my hands are busy so I don’t snack as much.
Anne Stevens said:
Love your reviews. We have been doing tons of projects around the house. And now our couch just literally broke, so gotta figure that out. Fun times.
Monica Lemmers said:
With 2 daughters home schooling (a high school Sophomore and a Freshman from UW-MADISON) it is fairly quiet in our house, so not much tv watching. Though lots of book reading. I reread Kristen Ashley’s Rock Chick series and Colorado Mountain series. I have also read your Blacktop Cowboy series. Now checking out new authors on the Overdrive app from the local library. Thrilled that you mentioned the Knives Out movie. I think that was the last movie I saw in the theater and loved it!
AnnaMarie Melchiorre said:
You are such a good writer. One of my absolute favorites. In fact when I see a new book come out, if I see it is one of your books, I buy it sight unseen. Love ,love the Rough Riders and rhe McKays.
Heather Uranis Blitz said:
My cousin passed away from a heart attack at age 36.
I have been having a hard time. I cant go over to see her kids because of this stupid virus. We cant have a proper service for her. I’ve been trying to distract myself. I really want to try a painting with diamonds thing.
Denise Schenk said:
I have been sitting on my porch in the mornings. I love to read so of course that fills my time. I have a restaurant across from my development and have been over 2 times for burgers and fries.
I miss my church family and online services is ok; but just not the same.
Cheryl Linger said:
Started working from home mid-March. That’s been going on for about 3 weeks now. Challenging, but safety first. Zoom meetings and a lot more email and texts.
“Free” time, I’ve been reading (of course!), watching more tv than I should, and EATING…also more than I should. Lol. Baking (eating).
Also spending time outdoors hanging with my dog & taking walks.
Thanks for sharing! Stay safe & healthy!
Ashley Jelonek said:
I too was on a documentary kick but mine was nature ones. I also discovered Carol Burnett Show on Prime and have thoroughly enjoyed watching the skits and songs!
Stacy Giordano said:
I’m still working full time so that hasn’t changed but I have more to do at work since we are running a skeleton crew. It’s keeping me busy so I’m not complaining. I will say the whole thing seems surreal. Like we are living in a sci-fi movie or something. Not being able to do normal things has really given me a new appreciation for what having freedom really is.
I really liked Knives Out. Not at all what I thought it was going to be. Stay safe.
Cassie Bullard said:
Being “essential” in finance has been fun, but everyone still wants a paycheck to include myself. I’m also learning how to be a homeschool teacher to both of my girls.
We are home so I’m catching up on reorganization, and getting rid of stuff. All the things I didnt have “time” for before.
Meghan Hatfield said:
I’m 33 weeks pregnant and high risk so I have been going to 2 doctor appointments a week and trying to homeschool my 11 year old daughter without stressing too much. Hope you are staying safe and sane lol! Thanks!w
Brandi H said:
Celebrated my birthday, crocheted an afghan and tried to stay sane with my six year old running amick. Keeping safe and trying to limit time at other places aka grocery store.
Pam Rauscher said:
Well aside from the usual reading and watching Netflix. I’m currently working in a remote hospital on an island off the coast of British Columbia. We have been blessed with extremely nice weather absolutely gorgeous so when I’ve been off work I’ve been enjoying some of the hiking around. Easy to avoid people as its an island and the band council has restricted all visitors aside from essential workers. Bonus of being isolated from the mainland. As I write this sitting on the deck a hummingbird just flew by me. So I feel its surreal that its so gorgeous here and other parts of Canada are still experiencing winter,
Michelle D Holden said:
I totally agree with you on Knives Out and Linda Ronstadt’s Documentary. I’ll have to look for the Joan Jett one, I LOVE her. I have the album for the group The Runaways before she went solo. I have all of her music, incredible artist. She is amazing in concert. I was lucky enough to see her here in Las Vegas and was lucky enough to win an autographed CD from her a few years ago.
I work for a utility so we are “essential” and still working. I am (shocker) re-reading Shoulda Been A Cowboy (probably for the 450th time.
I just hope the end is near for this virus, so scary. In the meanwhile after work, I can come home to my basset hound, Murphy, even though he is a total basshole and enjoy reading and catching up on the shows I’ve missed.
Hoping everyone stays safe. Take Care.
Tami said:
It’s been a long month, quarantine has become very long & boring. The only thing to get me thru this is time are reading books. Thank you for books to read!
Vanessa said:
Thankyou for sharing your favourites. I am Downunder 🙂 we are living very rural, and are probably safer than some. Although it does not stop us from being concerned about family members who work in high risk areas and other family members who have lost their jobs for now. Hubby is considered an essential worker so he goes to work as rostered and shops for what we need on his way home. We mostly cook at home because we have very few other options but that is okay, we prefer good, & healthy home cooked food. I also craft – art journaling and scrapbooking as well as making my own “junk” journals. I also read A LOT! so I am always on the lookout for “new to me authors” and keeping tabs on new releases from favourite authors. all the best for everyone and hoping y’all stay safe!
Tiffany Cutshall said:
I’ve been, reading, crocheting and writing. That and making sure my two daughters (mac-15 and katy-17) stay on top of their online school work. Two days this week it was warm enough and nice enough here in Ohio I spent most of the afternoon on my front porch reading and enjoying coffee.
Lori DeLong said:
This has been like a nightmare! First off We cancelled our cruise, then my Daddy got sick and passed(not covid) then I have been quarantined from work. I have been cleaning and finding stuff I didn’t know I had! Lol then my crown feel out, my dentist office is closed for now. Miss all my grandkids. I have been reading and taking walks, we live in the woods so it’s pleasant. Praying everyone stays safe!
flchen1 said:
Last month definitely was…wild! We’ve been baking and eating a lot since being home, LOL! In fact, DD is making cookies again as I type. I’ve also been trying to declutter, because hey, it isn’t as if I can go anywhere! 😉 I haven’t been watching much but our family did see Frozen 2 also–it was entertaining, but I don’t have to see it again soon. Thanks for sharing what you’ve been up to, Lorelei!
Juli Hall said:
I’ve been reading, walking pretty much daily with my mom and baking cookies, this is a shocker because I hate to bake but my husband is enjoying the different kinds of cookies. Plus I still watch my great-nephews four nights a week since my niece’s job is essential.
Karen Lauterwasser said:
I’ve been working (at Target – suddenly I’m essential!). At home I read, knit, do crossword puzzles, and hang out on Zoom with my knitting peeps and having viola lessons. Oh, and practicing tai chi outside with one fellow enthusiast – staying six feet away, at least!
Misty Coufal said:
I’ve still been working as I work at an essential business. Doing my best to keep up beat and enjoy time with my family when I’m home. My daughter has been home from college for a month now. We also have a friend with us as when this all hit he was supposed to be moving to New York for a theatre job as of right now he’s here till June. The nice thing is three Cooks in the house and many different meals to be made.
Chris Alexander said:
I’ve been doing a lot of reading. I’m behind on my Goodreads reading goal. I finally read POLARIS RISING by Jessie Mihalik and it was amazing. I read my second Piper Drake book. EXTREME HONOR was great and I look forward to the rest of the series. Shelly Laurenston’s BADGER TO THE BONE was fabulous. I’ve been watching my tv shows as they finish up with what was taped prior to the shutdowns.
I’m sad that I missed seeing you at Apollycon this year. Hopefully, I’ll be able to meet you somewhere else.
Jana Leah said:
I’ve been listening to a lot of audiobooks. They’ve been great entertainment & a good distraction.
Barb Kiser said:
This really hasn’t disturbed my life because I hated getting out anyway.
Linda Gawthrop said:
I’ve been dialing for dollars! I serve on the Board of our local library which is closed for now and until ??? probably into the summer. I’ve been applying for the paycheck protection program for our staff, the advance loan to pay our mortgage while we are shut down, and going around to our collection bins that are now closed to alert folks that donation are not accepted at present. Wish I was creative as you and had more to show for my time!
Mary Preston said:
We have been watching THE WITCHER. Season 2 can’t come fast enough.
Reading up a storm too.
Linda Henderson said:
One of my daughters bought a new house so I helped her sort and pack. I helped my grandkids with their homework. They love Stranger Things and I had never seen it so we started watching it together and we are in the second season now. I’ve also been reading quite a bit and listening to a lot of music. Other than that it was a pretty dull month.
Lorelei James Post author said:
I loved the first season of Stranger Things — I will say that Steve has been my favorite character through all 3 seasons because he’s the character who has changed the most 🙂
Lisa Ann said:
I am learning all about calving season!
Candy Voisine said:
I want to thank you for a lovely blog post. Life is very odd around here. We can get snow in Maine at any time, but the warmer temperatures have been a bit wonderful. We have seen them as high as 61 so far and yet it snowed two days ago. Lol
I’ve been busy cooking, organizing, reading (huge dent in my tbr list), and playing cribbage. It’s been pretty nice not to feel overwhelmed. I hope everyone stays safe and happy!
Lorelei James Post author said:
We got a cribbage board too since we couldn’t find our old one!
robbi minden said:
I had had a part time job working in an office until prom & Wedding season got into full swing when I knew I would be busy. Unfortunately not happening this year! Then this shutdown pandemic started & my part time office job ended (not essential business) so I have been home with my 20 year old grandson who got laid off from his job also. Hubby is still working (he’s a wine buyer for a local adult beverage store but practices social distancing after he gets the wine stocked for the day & his order transmitted), which Is a blessing since he comes home with the wines that the sales representatives leave him to try! Works out good, with the food I make for dinner.
SO mainly I am cooking, still doing my sewing, have been making placemat/napkin sets for sale, and taking dog for long walks.
I had received a violin as a going away gift when I left a job at the end of 2019, so I have been re-learning how to play it again after a 40 year hiatus. It’s fun but hard!
And of course reading. For the most part I think I have been keeping very productive.
Tomorrow will be hard though with not being able to go to church for Easter service, but I will definitely go via facebook streaming. Then hubby is going to pick up some take out from one of the better restaurants here for a special Easter/birthday dinner for me! Then we’ll Skype with all of the family.
Hope everyone stays safe, follows guidelines for shutdown, and praying we will all be stronger at the end of this.
Lorelei James Post author said:
Our youngest daughter is supposed to get married July 11th and we’re still waiting to see if it’ll happen. We’d hate to cancel it only for the world to have gotten back on track.
Faith Worthen said:
my main change is that I went from working in a call center to working from home. Still playing catch up on the ton of books I have to read still. Hoping everyone stays safe and healthy.
Lorelei James Post author said:
It’ll be interesting to see how many people will continue to work from home when this is all done.
Kathleen Bylsma said:
Our Easter cancelled , thanks to COVID19, 😢, but at least I can watch my nephew celebrate Mass on his YouTube channel!
That’s a plus and a blessing.
Waiting for huge moose to get out of driveway so I can let the dog out, all 12 lbs of him, determined to slay the critter! 😂😂
Happy Easter to you and yours.
Lorelei James Post author said:
How great that you got to see him on TV!
Katrina Dehart said:
I’ve some New recipes and been doing some spring cleaning. Not a whole lot has changed for me. I work from home anyway. My son and hubby are essential workers so they’re still working. I am enjoying my daughter being home from school. She’s a huge help to me.
Lorelei James Post author said:
It does seem like a great time to try new recipes with just what’s on hand.
Jaime said:
I had to try to homeschool 2 primary school kids (one is ASD and ADHD) for a wk and a half, thankfully school holidays have started as my survival supplies (chocolate ) was running out. since then it’s been about eating and reading and trying not to let the kids kill each other!!!!
Lorelei James Post author said:
While I miss my kids, I can’t imagine trying to teach them right now. Kudos to you!
Angie Malone said:
I love the beaded cross stitch! I have also been watching a lot of music docs. I highly recommend Chicago – The Terry Kath Experience, which was made by his daughter. I also have been watching a lot of concerts on AXS TV. I need to start to doing more stuff around the house but I have been rereading a lot of books for comfort instead! I’m still working 2 days a week to get meals to seniors in my community. The most difficult thing for me has not being able to spend time with the people I love.
Take care and thanks for the giveaway!
SANDRA MARLOW said:
Thanks for all the recommendations, Lorelei. Looking forward to checking out a few. I’m still into NCIS New Orleans – love seeing Scott Bakula again. And the new 9-1-1 shows are pretty good. Of course, reading like crazy! And crocheting.
Thank you for the giveaway.
Lorelei James Post author said:
I LOVED Quantum Leap!
Debra Walker said:
Hi Second Day in Lockdown in Turkey only another 48 Hours before we are let out, have been cleaning cooking reading TV is not working and can not call anyone out till next week so having to use the Internet thank god for Youtube
Lorelei James Post author said:
Stay safe and thank you for taking the time to comment from Turkey!
Latifa Morrisette said:
I haven’t been up touch. Just reading and bingeing Netflix shows
Lorelei James Post author said:
It’s weird to think that most of the people in the US are doing that exact same thing, isn’t it?
Anne said:
I’ve been lucky to keep my job and work from home, so I haven’t done as much tv watching or reading as I thought. I did binge Jana Deleon’s Miss Fortune book series and laughed a couple of times while reading each one.
I’m with you on Schitts Creek. I watched 5 or 6 episodes. I thought it would eventually “click” for me, but NO. I also hated Modern Family and The Office.
Lorelei James Post author said:
I’ve heard that is a funny mystery series.
Tiss Johnson said:
I’ve just been watching cows and calves. To see something different, I’ve been driving section lines and taking pictures.
Lorelei James Post author said:
Are you about done calving?
Caroline said:
I’ve been getting a lot of yard work done on good days, and quilting on the rainy days. We even did a little organizing in the basement. I’ve done a lot of reading, too!
Lorelei James Post author said:
I love that so many people are crafting!
Nancy Shaw said:
This has been a long week. I waited forever for doctors to call so we could have our “visit” and both doctors did not call. I spent this week reading, cleaning my porch so it’s ready for spring, put out hummingbird feeders after I made their drinks (4 cups water to 1 cup sugar- cook until sugar is fully clear), worked on a miniature bookstore that I got for Christmas- tomorrow it will be finished, made a German Cheesecake that uses ricotta instead of quark that I can’t find around here, did all of my regular things and all the rest of the time I did my favorite thing I read books- a mystery by Andrea Kane, Educated- a biography, and my favorite romances. Great week.
Lorelei James Post author said:
Our middle daughter who lives in Bellingham sent us a pic of her hummingbird feeder with a hummingbird feeding that was so cool!
Limecello said:
Hey Lorelei,
I CAN’T WAIT FOR “Want You to Want Me!!!!!”
😀
Ok. That being said … I’ve been reading, and listening to audiobooks from Hoopla O_o [Audiobooks are very unusual for me.] I have the Maas in my TBR so I’m glad to hear you rec it 🙂 I haven’t really watched anything special/new that isn’t network tv. One standout show though – Somewhere South. I’m really excited about Vivian Howard being back on tv – it’s airing on PBS, and I like how thoughtful and informative this new series is.
Lorelei James Post author said:
I will have to check out that show! Thanks for the rec 🙂
Chelsea B . said:
TV: reality has been my saving grace! Right now I’m watching The Challenge, Masked Singer, and Survivor.
Movies: Loving the Mystery 101 movies on Hallmark! The new Terminator was awesome. The Dora movie was actually really good, too!
Books: I’ve been cozy mystery-ing it up. The High Heels series by Gemma Halliday is fun.
Food: Frozen pepperidge farm coconut cake!!!!
Lorelei James Post author said:
Ooh, I made a coconut snack cake last week from a mix…that counts right?
Melinda Hennies said:
I am working from home.
So let me tell you what an adjustment that has been..To get myself out of work mode and help distrwct my mind.. I have been making lots of homemade greeting cards and sending them out to everyone..I hope to give those alone q bit of happy mail…I have had Passionflix for over a year and loved The Will by Kristen Ashley and am just going to start The Driven Series by Kristy Bromberg.. do happy more are coming! Inlive all the free music from all the artists on Facebook also!
Be Safe and Be Well All 💜
Lorelei James Post author said:
I still have the great cards you made me 🙂
Lori Meehan said:
I’ve been off since 3/18/2020 and I’m so bored. I need to go back to work.
Lorelei James Post author said:
Ha. Now I’m really wishing I would’ve bought that iPhone11 so I’d have time to mess with it…
Gladys P. said:
I have been doing a lot of reading, a bit of yard work , and reading my email. I phone friends to keep up with how they are passing their time. I am glad that I enjoy being at home and have no reason to complain about doing so.
Wishing everyone else the best!
Lorelei James Post author said:
Well said, Gladys!
Karen Harbur said:
Not entering since I don’t have PayPal or Venmo. I finally started watching the Vampire Diaries and I agree that Schitt$ Creek wasn’t funny at all.
Lorelei James Post author said:
Thank you for validating my Schitt$ Creek dislike!
Beth McGuire said:
I’m getting back into painting and doing a lot of yard work.
Lorelei James Post author said:
Jealous on the yardwork and the painting. I have no eye for painting…
Tiffany Hook said:
I have been working 6 days a week I’m a nurse in the er so to say the least its been crazy, scary and worth it if I can help in anyway. This virus has been kicking but but were making a come back! Other then that I have been doing a little reading and sleeping 😊.
Happy Easter 🐇🐣🍭.
STAY SAFE.
Lorelei James Post author said:
BLESS YOU, HON, and THANK YOU!
Jenny Black said:
I’ve been working on my cross stitch too. I’ve never done one with beads though. I’ve also been doing some reading, but there are some days that i just feel meh about it.
Lorelei James Post author said:
Same. The beads are fun, I’ve done the kits with a few beads here and there too, but I really love just the beads.
Melinda Hunter said:
I would read your blog posts for Man Candy Mondays and Funny Fridays alone. I can’t tell you how many Funny Fridays have been “screen-shot-ed” to my friends and stepdaughter (stepdaughter gets the Man Candy Mondays, too). I found a new computer game that I’ve been playing on my laptop that was a total surprise to me, lovely graphics, is totally immersive, allows me to express my creative side, and has a huge worldwide community of players. As a result, I’ve made my first international Facebook friends. I have one from Denmark, a nice couple from Wales, one from Ontario, Canada, and another from Australia. Thanks for reminding me about all those counted cross-stitch projects I have in the closet, three started but never finished and several that I really wanted to do but never got to. Once I discovered the Kindle, my reading addiction got waaaay out-of-hand and I never wanted to cure it. Love your books! Have read many more than once despite the fact my TBR list will never be cleared in my lifetime. Stay safe, stay well, and may you, like me, discover that there is joy in being socially isolated with my husband and best friend.
Lorelei James Post author said:
Having international friends is so fun, right? I’m glad that you enjoy my posts, thanks for saying so!
Donna Weaver said:
I’m a custodian at the local highschool, so I’m still working, although my hours have been cut to 25 a week 🤪. Basically my time has been the same. I won’t let my husband go anywhere because he’s a diabetic. My 17 y/o thinks he doesn’t have to do anything and is fixing to die because I’m going to kill him 😂. So basically the same for us!! Patiently waiting on more RR Legacy!!!
Lorelei James Post author said:
I’m glad you’re still able to work and I had to laugh at your southern use of fixin’ — damn I love that 🙂
Ginger Connatser said:
I have been spring cleaning and catching up on my reading.
Lorelei James Post author said:
Every time I read “cleaning” in these comments I feel a little guiltier 🙂
Jacqueline Ingram said:
It’s been a weird month for me as I had foot surgery on February 20th so just when I was returning to work in late March, everyone else was staying home. I work in a pharmacy so it has been super busy. I’m still reading at night but wishing things would get back to normal soon.
Lorelei James Post author said:
I hope they let you sit while you’re working!
Lisa Cox said:
I’m considered an essential employee, so my days haven’t changed much. Just lots more glove and mask wearing than usual. And the food bill going up because you can’t find what you need. I hope everyone is doing good and staying safe.
Lorelei James Post author said:
Our food bill has gone down since we’ve had to plan out meals more so that is a good thing. We don’t eat out much, honestly, so we’re not missing that.
Donna said:
I don’t watch movies or television series, but I have enjoyed finding new musicians and having great music on while I do rather extensive spring cleaning. Every cupboard, every closet, and every drawer has been sorted and mercilessly culled. For entertainment, reading and reading and reading is a joy. I have also become a foster mom for my county’s animal control. I suppose it would be more accurate to say that my two pugs, Lola and Uma, have become foster moms, since they have graciously (most of the time) accepted both kittens and puppies into their home. lol
Lorelei James Post author said:
I’m so happy there are people like you who foster animals — that is awesome!
Rita Wray said:
Happy Easter!
I’m cleaning house, reading and keeping in touch with family and friends on email. I’m missing my grandchildren and can’t wait to give them a big hug.
Stay safe.
Lorelei James Post author said:
Same with us, missing our granddaughter and our girls.
Kim Galloway said:
I’m so glad you’re back to blog posting! I’ve missed the MCM 🤤 and the FF. I really miss all the people in your books and think I’m going to have to do some re-reads. If you get real bored short story updates would be fun 😉
I have been working from home since mid March and am working more hours than before. Going into the office and having a teenager in school kept a limit on my hours but now that has all halted and I’m working 10-16 hrs a day. Thankfully my girl is super smart and responsible so she comes and does her school work beside me each day but doesn’t require my assistance. Hubby is still working, I find I’m more productive when he isn’t here. Because of the amount of hours I’ve been working I haven’t had any fun projects going. Some of the time I have the tv on in the background so I’ve been watching Golden Girls, Designing Woman, Dharma and Greg, Justified, Parks and Rec) and my hubby and I just started watching Outlander. I was tired of being on the go all the time with work, school, water polo…life, but this is not how I wanted to slow down and am ready for our regularly scheduled programming! Thanks for being a happy distraction ☺️
Lorelei James Post author said:
Glad our family is safe and you don’t have to supervise your daughter. My youngest is a teacher and she says half of her 8th graders aren’t doing their homework.
Darlene Ryner said:
I’ve been doing a lot of reading and watching movies! My house is really clean too! All closets have been cleaned out! We live out in the country so I’ve been able to walk and enjoy the beautiful spring flowers and trees.
Lorelei James Post author said:
Jealous of the spring flowers. My iris are up though!
Erin Dixon said:
I have just been working I’m a Radiologic Technologist in a small rural hospital here in South Georgia. We have been catching some over flow of patients from other GA towns and we were the first in our area to test for the corona virus. Keep us in your prayers🙏🏻
Lorelei James Post author said:
Stay safe and bless you health care workers!
Pamela Gomes said:
Glad you’re filling your time in ways that bring joy.
Keep sharing your watching history. I started Expanse because you recommended it and am enjoying it.
Happy Easter!
Lorelei James Post author said:
GLad you’re enjoying The Expanse!
Linda Greenleaf said:
Just wanted to comment on ZZ Top. I saw them in 2018 in concert and It was great. I just have to say that are the one group that hasn’t aged. They looked old back in the 80’s and they still do.
Lorelei James Post author said:
Right???
Shelly Wegand said:
Well I have still been going to work. On the weekend deep cleaning and going thru closets spring cleaning.
Lorelei James Post author said:
With the snow, it hasn’t felt like spring, hence no cleaning for me! That’s my excuse.
Kellie Rossow said:
Happy Easter!!! I pray that you, your family and reading family are all in good health and COVID-free.
My career as a budget coordinator for a school district has always kept me very busy. I do not sit idle ever! Unfortunately, this pandemic is about ready to drive me crazy!!! My house is super-organized, my disabled husband has a new ramp to enter the hot tub, the herb garden and succulent/cacti gardens look beautiful and I am up to exercising a total of 60 minutes a day. Goals baby!!!!! In addition to those completed chores, I have completed my spring semester MBA class. Sheeeeshhhh…….. I need to return to work soon!!! To be honest, I have never been a TV watcher since my time is needed elsewhere. Yellowstone caught my attention when it first came out and I love Kevin Costner. I managed to purchase both seasons and watch every episode. Ooohhlalala!!!!
Cooking/Baking/Grilling/Smoking are also one of my favorite items to do and my husband’s. He cannot use his right hand so I am his right hand man……lol. Anyway, I have smoked several types of meat, fish, etc. We learned a lot about grilling steaks, etc. and learn to love medium-rare since it has more taste. I have managed to excel in cooking gumbo and etouffee for my Cajun friends. My grandson and I have baked cookies, cakes, etc. My family loves my food skills!!!!
All three of my children have careers that keep them on the front line of this pandemic (two nurses and a law-enforcement officer). I manage to keep in close contact with these three because this will forever change them.
Lorelei James Post author said:
I wanna be you when I grow up! WOWZA that’s a lot of stuff done!
Michelle Groverston said:
I love reading your newsletter. I look forward to the email each month.
I added Linda Ronstadt ‘The sound of my voice” to my watch list. Her voice is so powerful and the voice of many generations.
And the ZZ Top doc on Netflix is in our list. So many wonderful songs. Too hard to pick just one favorite!
My family has been doing good. All are retired so I’m grateful they are staying inside. Miss them but health is the priority.
Weather here in Vermont has been up and down. We go from 55o sunny days to 29o cold, damp, rain then flurries. The highlight to the warmer sunny days is hearing the birds chirping away their springtime songs.
As for my husband & I: Well due to Fibromyalgia/chronic pain/bad back I’m a stay at home wife. Grateful that my husband is on a rotation at his office job that he works from home a few days a week. When he goes to the office, there are only 7 people in a 80 person professional building.
So he has an active YouTube channel to keep him occupied. While I have been diving head first into my knitting projects. (Your cross stitch work is lovely!) Currently working on blankets and scarves for Christmas. And rainbow scarves for a Vermont chapter of LGBTQ Pride Community Org to be sold on their website for September Pride month! I also have 20 more balls of yarn coming via Amazon so I’m going to be very busy!
Movies for us have been:
Deadpool and Deadpool 2!
Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker
The Normal Heart (Have Kleenex at the ready!)
Inconceivable (Gina Gershon is remarkable in everything she does.)
The Rescuers Down Under on Disney! (Joanna is my favorite!)
TV Shows:
M.A.S.H. on Hulu.
The Big Bang Theory on DVD.
Good Eats (Husband can’t get enough of Alton Brown.)
And….SCOOBY DOO! (I’m a huge fan!) If you have not watched Mystery Incorporated, you must! It’s on Netflix and Boomerang. Watch from beginning to end.
I have also been reading a lot more. Most recent books:
*DRAGON DANCER” BY ZOE CHANT
*ROUGH LOVE” BY LAUREN LANDISH
*LIFT HER UP” BY T.S. JOYCE
*DUPLICITY” BY AMBER LEA EASTON
Book currently in hand: “SPUN OUT” by Lorelei James! A Xmas gift from my niece.
As for any interested knitters out there: The book “Stitch N’ Bitch” The Knitter’s Handbook by Debbie Stoller is one I highly recommend. Great stories and patterns and for new comers, a how to start manual. It is available on Amazon.
Time to cook our Easter dinner. Ham steaks, scrambled eggs and tater tots! Breakfast for dinner is outstanding!
Wishing Mr. James a wonderful, happy healthy Easter and may we all continue to strive forward and get through this together.
Positive Vibes,
Michelle Groverston
Lorelei James Post author said:
My oldest daughter has that book! She’s a knitter 🙂 And I watch Deadpool every time it comes on. He is my spirit animal
Michelle Groverston said:
Very cool! Knitting to me is not only productive but very relaxing and therapeutic.
And my hubby got me into Deadpool. The second one, I have to say, JOSH BROLIN RULES!
May health be with you and yours.
Happy Writing<3
Michelle Groverston
Patty Boggs said:
I have not been as busy as you have! I have been learning to crochet, so have been working on hot pads, scarves, and masks among other things while listening to my audiobooks.
I hope everyone stays safe.
Lorelei James Post author said:
YAY for learning a new crafting skill!
Danielle McDonald said:
I have been cleaning and organizing my life 🙂 Reading a book at nap time and before bed as well as enjoying some movie time with the hubby
SARAH TAYLOR said:
Cleaning out closets and doing yard work and reading Happy Easter!
Lorelei James Post author said:
Cleaning. Ugh. I look at my piles and think I need to do that too.
melissa braden said:
I am still going to work every day. I am missing my me time during my commute. I normally ride the bus to work, but my hubby has been driving me as our bus system has become unreliable. This means I have less time to read so that sucks. I have been playing more video games with the kids. I got out the Wii and played Mariokart with the kids.
Lorelei James Post author said:
We have a Wii that we used to play when the girls were home…it’s just us now and we can’t remember how to work it.
Marcie L. said:
You keep busy Mrs. James 🙂 I have been learning how to resize images to open up a store for my husbands drawings that he puts on USPS labels that they are know longer selling. They seem to be popular with people. He has he own Art Store, but he wanted to try another outlet. I have also been doing a lot of reading, posting reviews on my Facebook Blog page and also on my website. That’s about it for me!
Lorelei James Post author said:
I should be using this time to do learn some tech things, so good for you for actually tacking it!
SARAH TAYLOR said:
Been doing some cleaning out of closets and doing much needed yard work and reading because I love to read! Happy Easter!
Ashley Ferrara said:
I’m still working, so besides that I run my own animal rescue and have been dealing with some sick kitties. It’s been a handful and I’m grateful that this week things are getting a little easier. Reading is my favorite pastime, but honestly haven’t had much free time for it.
Lorelei James Post author said:
What a great thing you’re doing for the animals!
SARAH TAYLOR said:
My granddaughter loves Frozen going to put this on my list to watch with her Thank you for the amazing giveaway!
Lorelei James Post author said:
SARAH you’re one of the winners!!
SARAH TAYLOR said:
Hello Lorelei I had sent you an email with my address didn’t know if you had received it or not Thank you so much
Lesley Lindsey said:
I’m a CPA so still going to work unfortunately. However, we have been cooking in so much more and enjoying quality time together nightly on our screen porch. Sadly, I have a high school senior whose year is not ending how any of us thought, so we just pray she will at least get some kind of graduation.
Lorelei James Post author said:
Even with this extension, I doubt I’ll have my tax stuff together. My CPA won’t be thrilled hahah
Melisha Bonnette said:
I’ve been cooking, reading, playing board games and watching the news.
Lorelei James Post author said:
I have to avoid the news on TV. I wait a day and get it from NPR or the BBC
Bobbie Sue Kearse said:
What have I been doing? I’ve been going freaking crazy with a five year old!!!!
Lorelei James Post author said:
I miss my grandbaby 🙁
Lisa S said:
I am on disability, so my life hasn’t changed much. I don’t go out a lot because it ramps up my pain and fatigue. What has been different has been telemedicine appointments and my husband working from home. I do continue to do a Lot of reading. It keeps my days occupied and my mind off my body. Keep writing, you do a lot for me.
Lorelei James Post author said:
I’m glad something takes your mind off the pain…
Rolanda Tovey said:
I have been sewing. since this all started last month, I have sewn 7 quilt tops and made 12 pet crate beds from leftover blocks and fabric. The pet beds went to a local pet rescue. And reading, lots of reading.
Lorelei James Post author said:
SO generous of you to make pet beds! You are awesome 🙂
Tracy Barbour said:
I really enjoyed Knives Out but I’m not really a TV person & I haven’t been reading as much as usual with all these kids at home. I did read Lauren Landish’s The Dare, caught up with Piper Rayne’s Baileys & have started Nicole Edwards’ Bound in Darkness. I love, love, love this series!!! I’ve done lots of projects around the house & even built a table out of scrap wood I found around our farm. I’ve also very recently become addicted to TicTok!!!!
Oh & yeah I’m like a short order cook around here.
Lorelei James Post author said:
Cool about the table! You should post a pic in the group, I’d love to see it!
Ronda Rosch said:
Making masks for family, friends and co-workers while watching Life Below Zero on Disney Plus. Have you watched “Tiger King” on Netflix? Some messed up s*it there! Stay well 🙂
Lorelei James Post author said:
My Tiger King review will be for April haha
Stacia Smith said:
I haven’t done much, Mostly just take occasional walks, watching regular TV. I have not been able to read or anything that takes much concentration. I never really had problems with anxiety before but now it is through the roof. Also, I am in limbo with my full time job and furloughed with my part-time job.
Lorelei James Post author said:
I’m so sorry hon, I hate this for you.
Nan said:
I’ve had a heck of a time getting into some kind of routine during my stay-at-home/social distancing. But it’s getting better. I’m retired and somewhat of a recluse. I don’t mind my own company. But for some reason this has been really hard. Maybe it’s the lack of choice. Not being able to get in the car whenever.
Lorelei James Post author said:
I hear ya.
kc said:
Lorelei, where did you find that bead work? Is it a Mill Hill? Is it a bead-weaving or is it on perforated paper? I tried searching in the Wichelt website (main salesplace for Mill Hill) as well as the Mill Hill website; unable to find, but the Wichelt is horrible for searching! I’ve done counted cross-stitch and other forms of needlework for decades & would love to try that one. Did find a White Orchid that was also beautiful so will be trying that one as well, like I needed another pattern (grinning)
I’ve been retired for about 16 months so things aren’t really so different for me. All the needlework, books, dvds, cds, etc organizing that I thought would be done shortly after retirement…HA! Still working on them. The dvds are done; I had to uncover the dining room table! Now it’s covered with another project. I’m currently organizing & listing threads for the needlework projects. Creating spreadsheets for all the various types of threads, beads, fabrics, etc is a bit challenging! I just finished stitching a 1977 Star Wars poster pattern; looked at it & remembered gazing at that poster while standing in line oh so many times waiting to see that movie again & again & again. I may have to get the stitching framed, and then figure out where to hang it. The walls are pretty full, esp. since lots of windows.
Of course I’m reading lots, rereading even more, was dipping into the Rough Riders the other day, and a couple weeks ago, I was up in Minneapolis with that family!
The only drawback to all this, outside of the worries about family, friends & people, contamination and washing the hands; missing getting together with family & friends, etc is not being able to just go if I get the urge. I so WANT to go to a needlework shop & a book store; never mind that I could stock either one from my own stash! And shopping online, altho’ I do very well at that, just doesn’t have the same feel as in the actual shop. Ah well, it will come back some day, & hopefully, safely!
Lorelei James Post author said:
It is a kit I found on amazon from a company in the Ukraine. I bought pretty much all of them in the series and I’m on the lookout for more!
kc said:
Thanks, Lorelei, I’ll go hunting!
Lorelei James Post author said:
My husband is still working too, and he’s also the grocery getter…
AnnaMarie Melchiorre said:
As much as I hate this self quarantine, I have to say my husband and I are going crazy with projects around the house. Some things I’ve been wanting to do for years. Today’s project was putting lights in my kitchen pantry. Stay well everyone.
kc said:
You’re not alone, AnnaMarie! Apparently so many people are taking advantage of the “time at home” to do cleaning, weeding (closets, etc), diy projects, and so forth that my trash company felt the need to send out a general email politely suggesting that we quit being so mean to the folks picking up the residential trash by burying them, & renting a dumpster to put it in. Maybe even split the cost with the neighbors? I’ve not seen much sign of it in my neighborhood, but others have talked about what all they’ve done. Shame Good Will had to close with the rest; quite a few have commented that they had lots to go there & not all are saving it for when Good Will opens back up. I’ve wondered if they’ll want stuff anyway; having to worry about the virus being on the materials. Ah well, a question for later! Enjoy, lights in the pantry sound wonderful…but then, so does a pantry!
Michelle Groverston said:
Very cool! Knitting to me is not only productive but very relaxing and therapeutic.
And my hubby got me into Deadpool. The second one, I have to say, JOSH BROLIN RULES!
May health be with you and yours.
Happy Writing<3
Michelle Groverston