Yes, The weather man says snow will come tonight. I covered the lettuce in my planter on the porch, though it would probably be safe, except the snow may blow in,
What crazy weather. It's not enough that we are home bound because of the covid 19, but now we have to contend with snow. Actually, Tom and I are still well and we know of no one in our circle of friends that has the virus. We did have to let in the plumber this week because of a leak in an outside faucet but we wore masks around him.
Charlie is recovering nicely from his hernia operation yesterday. Beth stayed home and worked from home today. She went into her office the first of the week, but has been working from home since the stay at home order.
The tulips have all opened and I see new growth on all the shrubs, even the ones I put around rocks in the yard. the yard is full of yellow daffodils, forsythia and the yellow tulips. It looks like spring on this May 8 day.
I did another classic piece on facebook today. I should have counted all my videos, but lost count of the hymns. today I did a Bach prelude. Next Tuesay is still up in the air, but will be Beethoven or Haydn.
Friday, May 8, 2020
Friday, April 17, 2020
It is now April 25 and we are into about 6 weeks of stay at home orders. It is very boring. At first, I did a hymn a day on Facebook to help take up time as I had to practice as well. It's sad not to go anywhere and that includes church. W had a new pastor coming the end of May. I hope this Virus is better and we can go to church again. Tom and I are being very careful as he has so many health problems.
Brian came today and did some yard work. It was good to see something getting done outside though not much is showing life as yet. The hard snow storm just before Easter broke one of my azeleas out front. I"m very sad over that, but there are others that will be blooming sometime if it ever gets warm again. the orchid cactus are slow to open this year. I have one that is open.
Brian came today and did some yard work. It was good to see something getting done outside though not much is showing life as yet. The hard snow storm just before Easter broke one of my azeleas out front. I"m very sad over that, but there are others that will be blooming sometime if it ever gets warm again. the orchid cactus are slow to open this year. I have one that is open.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Easter Week
With this virus wrecking havoc, the chances are slim that we will go to church on Easter Sunday. In fact, churches are closed. I watched the Palm Sunday service on line and will do the same for Easter Sunday.
Beth got 1000 masks for her clerks and will distribute them this week without going into the offices. Tom and I just stay put. I cook and we eat. Snow has melted so that I can walk the entire back yard to the rock wall on bare dead grass. Signs of spring are beginning, but no bulbs are blooming yet.
I'm still recording piano music on Facebook. It gives me something to do and I am also working on Childrens stories for Focus on the Family. I also do jigsaw puzzles on line. Tom and I are still speaking to each other and we also talk to the cat and dog, but no they don't answer.
Beth got 1000 masks for her clerks and will distribute them this week without going into the offices. Tom and I just stay put. I cook and we eat. Snow has melted so that I can walk the entire back yard to the rock wall on bare dead grass. Signs of spring are beginning, but no bulbs are blooming yet.
I'm still recording piano music on Facebook. It gives me something to do and I am also working on Childrens stories for Focus on the Family. I also do jigsaw puzzles on line. Tom and I are still speaking to each other and we also talk to the cat and dog, but no they don't answer.
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Palm Sunday 2020
Yes it is Pam Sunday and we are under orders to stay at home, so no church. This coronavirus is wrecking havoc with our lives. I am posting music every day to give me something to do and people to listen if they want.
Today I was able to walk to the rock wall for the first time since last fall. The snow is in spots, but was clear most of the way. It's a way to get out of the house for fresh air. We are not supposed to go anywhere except for groceries, medicine or a doctor visit.
So far, our family is still safe. since everyone is staying at home, we are likely to stay safe.
Actually, Tom and I usually stay at home, so it's not too bad for us. We have the pets to talk to and Beth and Charlie come up some to visit.
Yesterday I made chicken and dumplings, a comfort food and today we are having red beans and rice and cornbread. I'm cooking all comfort foods.
Today I was able to walk to the rock wall for the first time since last fall. The snow is in spots, but was clear most of the way. It's a way to get out of the house for fresh air. We are not supposed to go anywhere except for groceries, medicine or a doctor visit.
So far, our family is still safe. since everyone is staying at home, we are likely to stay safe.
Actually, Tom and I usually stay at home, so it's not too bad for us. We have the pets to talk to and Beth and Charlie come up some to visit.
Yesterday I made chicken and dumplings, a comfort food and today we are having red beans and rice and cornbread. I'm cooking all comfort foods.
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Saturday outside time
It started out as a very sunny day. Tom and I packed water, hand cleanser, snacks and stopped at Tiltons for pre made sandwiches and started for the coast. While in Tiltons, I learned that all I had to do instead of going in with mask and gloves, was to call in my grocery list and pay with credit card and wait for them to deliver my groceries to the car. What a nice thing to do.
Anyway, I wanted to see if we could get to Reed State Park on the ocean. Having only been once, it was a trial and error. However, we got to the park with no problems, but the entrance was gated and blocked. We figured it was closed due to the virus, but figured, we could at least drive in. that was not to be. I got tired about Wiscasset, and told Tom to give up on Pemiquid and we would eat our little lunch by the bay there, which we did. We watched the gulls waiting for us to throw out crumbs, but we didn't. I saw what I assumed was a mother and grown daughter or two good friends who could not visit together. They left the dock and drove away in two different cars. People are obeying the rule to stay away from each other pretty good. We had a good outing anyway.
Anyway, I wanted to see if we could get to Reed State Park on the ocean. Having only been once, it was a trial and error. However, we got to the park with no problems, but the entrance was gated and blocked. We figured it was closed due to the virus, but figured, we could at least drive in. that was not to be. I got tired about Wiscasset, and told Tom to give up on Pemiquid and we would eat our little lunch by the bay there, which we did. We watched the gulls waiting for us to throw out crumbs, but we didn't. I saw what I assumed was a mother and grown daughter or two good friends who could not visit together. They left the dock and drove away in two different cars. People are obeying the rule to stay away from each other pretty good. We had a good outing anyway.
Friday, March 27, 2020
piano videos
Well, the piano videos are going nicely. I've done two sessions so far and plan to do about one a day, until I get tired of them and people get tired of listening to them. It's a sunny day and I think I will go for a walk. Still a lot of snow on the ground. I'll walk around it.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Second week of house bound for virus
March 26, 2020
Nothing new on the homefront today, but I managed to play a piece on the piano and post it on Facebook. I will be doing more of this as it is something to do besides eat and play cards. I'm also trying to send out a card a day to someone who comes to mind from church. After that plays out, I'll just hit the phonebook, I guess. Getting a card in the mail, might just cheer up someone.
We finished the split pea soup today. I have to start something else tomorrow and I think it will be chicken soup. Sara called awhile ago and that's what she was making. Sounds like a good idea.
Yesterday, I froze a box of the soup for later in the year, when I need something good and comforting. there is something about a good bowl of soup to lift your spirits.
My left trigger thumb is worrying me. That's why I want to record some of my music. I'm afraid that my piano playing days are almost over, but then again, so am I. I've enjoyed my piano over all the years since I was about 14 years old.
Nothing new on the homefront today, but I managed to play a piece on the piano and post it on Facebook. I will be doing more of this as it is something to do besides eat and play cards. I'm also trying to send out a card a day to someone who comes to mind from church. After that plays out, I'll just hit the phonebook, I guess. Getting a card in the mail, might just cheer up someone.
We finished the split pea soup today. I have to start something else tomorrow and I think it will be chicken soup. Sara called awhile ago and that's what she was making. Sounds like a good idea.
Yesterday, I froze a box of the soup for later in the year, when I need something good and comforting. there is something about a good bowl of soup to lift your spirits.
My left trigger thumb is worrying me. That's why I want to record some of my music. I'm afraid that my piano playing days are almost over, but then again, so am I. I've enjoyed my piano over all the years since I was about 14 years old.
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