Checking-In

Happy First Day of Spring!

It's 46 degrees in southeastern Michigan today with gray skies, but at least there's no snow on the ground.  

Just taking a few minutes to check-in with you.  This won't be a real newsy post because there's not much happening.  The term "unprecedented times" is surfacing frequently online and on TV, and it's definitely descriptive of what we're experiencing.  As I type this post the total number of Michigan residents who have contracted the Coronavirus has risen to 336 with four deaths, and the count will continue to rise.  

I remind myself of a post my son recently sent out to the members and friends of our church.  He wrote it while sitting at his desk in his home office.  A window above his desk overlooks his front yard and shrubbery upon which a bird was perched.  He took its picture because it reminded him of what Jesus said in Matthew 6:26, 33-34:

"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.  Are you not much more valuable than they?...  But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own."

Yesterday I went to a staff meeting at The Whitney.  They don't cater or offer carry-out service, so the restaurant is closed indefinitely.  They gave each of us a shopping bag of perishable food that was mostly produce.

With a very large bag of mixed salad greens and three heads of lettuce I shared the bounty with two neighbors.  There were also two fennel bulbs in the bag.  I've never cooked with fennel before so I'll have to research it. The loaf of French bread is yummy, but I'm rationing it to control my caloric intake.  A friend recently posted this funny picture on Facebook.  Yikes!  I sure don't want that to happen!

I made myself a large healthy salad last night and again today with the mixed greens and romaine lettuce, and I'm still having fun making London Fog lattes with my new frother.  Hopefully eating healthy and following the guidelines from health officials will keep the virus at bay.  

A friend recently posted this on Facebook which is applicable to me.  It's good to have a sense of humor in the midst of this pandemic to offset the seriousness of it.

I couldn't see the movie This is Patrick on Tuesday due to the closure of theaters, but I received an e-mail from CBN [Christian Broadcasting Network] saying they were making the DVD available to the public for $15, so I ordered it.  My hubby also ordered Season I of The Chosen so we'll have some good DVD's to watch soon. In the meantime, I'm content watching the Hallmark channel, HGTV and the Food Channel while sorting, organizing and purging my office.

What are you doing while you're practicing 'social distancing' by hunkering down at home?  Are you reading, putting a puzzle together, sewing, crafting or cleaning?  

This will be the first time since 2014 that I won't be doing my monthly presentation at the Assisted Living facility, but I'm glad they're doing everything possible to keep the residents well until the pandemic has ended.

Be safe and stay well everyone!