april 30 Remdesivir seems “promising” for COVID-19 treatment. And I only mention this because Anthony Fauci said it. Today I canceled our May 6 flight to California. It’s the right thing to do, but I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather go at the moment. It was to be a quick getaway to the centralContinue reading “apr 30 – may 2”
Category Archives: april 2020
apr 27-apr 29
april 27 My nephew turned 21 today. This is crazy because he was the world’s tiniest ring bearer at our wedding, which feels like yesterday. And what a bummer to miss all the fanfare of your 21st birthday. He is hunkering down with my sister and family so their neighborhood friends prepared a socially distantContinue reading “apr 27-apr 29”
apr 24 – apr 26
So I’d heard the president’s press conference was particularly cringey yesterday, but hadn’t watched it until now. He suggested we inject ourselves with disinfectant. “I see the disinfectant that knocks it out in a minute, one minute. And is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning?”Continue reading “apr 24 – apr 26”
apr 20 – apr 23
april 20 I’m having a hard time keeping track of shower days for the kids and me. Was it yesterday? Or three days ago? One kid was born hygienic, however. I don’t have to worry about that guy. And I guess Jeff does ok in this department. april 21 Very, very anxiously awaiting Jeff’s antibodyContinue reading “apr 20 – apr 23”
apr 16 – apr 19
april 16 Just so we could properly acknowledge Spring Break, we went camping! In our backyard. It was a lovely time actually. We played cornhole/bags (depending on your geography and sense of humor), the kids dusted off the skate ramp and gave it a ride, we barbecued, roasted marshmallows, and all six of us sleptContinue reading “apr 16 – apr 19”
apr 12 – apr 15
april 12 Today I wore a very silly, but totally radical, 80s prom dress to our Easter lunch. Not one kid mentioned it. Hmm. Normally, we celebrate Easter by brunching and egg hunting with friends. And never at our house. This year, the crew planned a brilliant quarantine potluck by way of porch delivery. So,Continue reading “apr 12 – apr 15”
apr 11
“Ma’am, I’m gonna have to ask you to stay behind the yellow line please.” That was directed at me yesterday while I risked my life at Costco and broke the rules at checkout. It was my first time wearing a mask, too. Despite mask-making having been listed on our (rarely accomplished) homeschool agenda a coupleContinue reading “apr 11”
apr 8
Bernie’s out. I still cannot believe this is an election year. All that news coverage and those crazy debates seem like a zillion years ago. Central California Red Belt update: everybody is sewing masks and isolation is widely adopted. In fact, my sister has created her own mask pattern which includes a pipe cleaner forContinue reading “apr 8”
apr 5
Observation: People are wearing pants again. The sweatpants/jammies to jeans ratio is still skewed in favor of elastic waistbands, but more people are feeling empowered to get dressed at some point during their day. Also, I sense a sort of confusion amongst us as we try to figure out the right way to feel. OnContinue reading “apr 5”
apr 4
I really hate to feel joy in the midst of so much suffering, but it happened today. I had a glorious and socially distant run with friends through the Center for Urban Horticulture and along Lake Washington. Later, I returned to the exact same spot with Jeff, 50% of the kids, and the dog andContinue reading “apr 4”
diary of coronavirus 