Where To From Here?

It's not often that I'm totally lost and can't find a direction, but the current choices don't seem to be any choice at all. I can be like #45 and take a drug not recommended; or I can be like my neighbor who only comes out about 5-6 AM to exercise, or garden. I can refuse to wear a mask, while requiring those around me to wear their's; or, like my neighbor, I can have groceries/hot food delivered.

None of it seems to be any way forward. Hope something gets clear pretty soon.

Almost Ashamed

I see it's been a month since I was whining about nothing to do. Where have I been? What have I been doing all month? I'm not sure, but it's been enough to keep me from remembering to write this. I have accomplished some things around the house (where else are you allowed to go?). But not much. Cutting the lawn is almost mandatory, not an accomplishment! I planted a flower. Big Deal, Mr Green Thumb. I e-cycled my TV. Ok, a pass on that.
Am I busy? Yup. Swamped, probably have to hire another body to help with overflow. That lawn is threatening again. The flowers need water and tlc. Hope I get back before another month goes by.

Just Wondering

I had the thought that we may have already changed people's habits, whether we started out to do so, or not. Going somewhere just because it is a certain day (like Taco Tuesday), or a certain time of day (happy hour) might not seem that important anymore. Sitting very close at a Blazer game doesn't seem like something I should do. Shaking hands is probably on the way out, also. Squeezing in next to my buddies just to get a cold beer that I could have enjoyed at home could also be in jeopardy.
Will swimming pools, hot tubs, casinos, and other destination properties languish? Not if we listen to Fox News!

So Much Nothing

I've done so much nothing lately that I'm getting really good at it. I watched someone else clean my gutters, and I wore the mask my wife made. Me? I made toast, and read a book. My neighbor planted a garden, I yawned, and crawled back to the tv. Flowers are being planted, but not by me. I don't hate flowers, it's just that now I have the perfect excuse to go with my strength, laziness. I knew I'd eventually come into my own.

Tired of Sittin'

I'm plain flat out tired of sitting around.
I get it, that I have to social distance, and try to stay away from others, but now I need to wear a mask too. "Stay Home Stay Safe" they repeat endlessly (I should have said, mindlessly). This advice from people who go out every day, to work, or just to these non stop press conferences that have little to no news to impart. We've been home 3 weeks now, "oh; about another month" they opine with a straight face. I imagine some of these parents, also 3 weeks into 24 hr kids, are about to go out of their minds. It's got to be almost impossible to come up with things to do for your kids when going anywhere is not an option. School work can occupy some time, but what do they do when the kids start climbing the walls? Maybe force the kids to watch the press conferences, then they would go to sleep, I know I sure do!

Too Much Alone Time

Yesterday, I almost lost it. I got my phone and was about to text my buddy to meet me for a beer, when I realized what I was doing. We can't go anywhere, what was I thinking? It just goes to show that underneath all this social distancing we are longing to return to even a semblance of normal. I understand that things may never actually get back to the way they were before, but we can always hope. Society will change. Large gatherings like sporting events, political rallies, casinos, most waterfront events, even concerts and bars/cafes will be different in future, if they are still held at all! I can't see what will happen, but I know we probably don't even have a guess as to how this will all play out.

Hope This Don't Backfire

I hope this stay at home stuff doesn't backfire on all us lazy seniors. It's only been a week, but I already don't seem to miss going out as much as I thought I would. If, after about six to eight weeks of forced solitude and inactivity, we don't get going again, it's going to be bad news for our long term health. I used to go here or there, stopping at 3 or 4 stores as bargains, or purchases, warranted. Now, I'm reluctant to go anywhere. But enough about my paranoia.
Where this is going to hurt us is that we aren't going to re-start exercising, walking, gardening, and all the other stuff. Sitting around with a book (ok, an e-reader) sounds really good instead of pushing ahead to walk in a slight mist. Ellen comes on at 3, but you can deny watching ,if you want. Grocery delivery can be maddening (2 potatoes, not 20 lbs) but it makes it possible to hole up and not go out.
Are the swimming pools where lots of oldsters exercise going to be considered safe for those over 65? Or maybe even those under 65?
Oh, maybe I'll just read for about an hour; then watch Ellen.

A Week On

Like most people I'm now at home. It's not been too hard so far, but I wonder how much longer TV, reading, and yard work can occupy me. I suppose Spring Cleaning is next, even though I successfully avoided a news item on what items I should clean first, etc.
Local news is focused on who know's what; National news is scary, when not downright contradictory or idiotic. I would believe what I see, but my view is of neighbors walking dogs, remaining friendly, but crossing the street to avoid contact with anyone else.
I don't think church on Easter Sunday is a good idea. God is probably self-isolating, anyway!

Something To Do

I 'm not sure about this, but here I am again. Unable to go ANYWHERE, I am trying not to succumb to boredom. I haven't blessed you with any rants in 2 years. Get ready, as I can feel some observations just getting ready to be made.
In the last week I have only been to the grocery store, and on lots of walks through my neighborhood. I have seen about a 200% increase in dog walking, mostly animals that I've never seen before, and the dogs all seem happy to be out. So do the people. On walks, they will walk out into the street to avoid you (keeping their 6ft), but are always polite and usually cheerful.
I've had a library card for less than a month. Glad I got one when I did because you need one to get a book online. I'm on the wait list for several, am reading another, and have one downloaded as a spare. It seems they only have a couple copies of any one item (especially if it's current!) and it could be a while before it's ready for you.
I tried to order something online, and was advised that delivery would about April 5th. I decided not to wait that long for foodstuffs.
See what I mean? Lots of stuff to talk about. Lucky you.