Quarantine Day 14, Sunshine and Phone Time
We had French toast for breakfast, made with our homemade bread, and it wasn’t bad. As you can see in the photo, I let the load bake a bit too long and the crust was thicker and harder than I like. This bread would make great croutons, stuffing, or bread crumbs. But it is filling; two slices will hold you for many hours.
Day 13: What to Take to Quarantine
My youngest called today to tell me that she is going to quarantine with her boyfriend for the duration of their city’s COVID-19 lockdown. ...
Taking it Easy on Quarantine Days 11 and 12
Day 11 and 12 of quarantine continued to be fairly low key. The weather has been wet, so we’re largely staying indoors. The highlight of my day was a nap in the late afternoon and a number of lengthy phone calls with friends and family.
Day 10 of Quarantine: Quiet on the Home Front
After 10 days, we have adjusted to our life in quarantine and settled into a routine. We’ve adapted to being home full time and are getting along well. We’ve determined that it is important to have goals and to schedule at least one activity or chore per day.
Day 8: We Cautiously Venture Out
We left the house again today, but we stayed as far away from people as possible.
Our first stop was a plant sale. My wife,...
How One week in Quarantine has Changed Us
We are on day 7 of our self-imposed Quarantine. After a week, it’s safe to say our lives have changed a bit. Here’s what I’ve observed:
Quarantine Day 6 – We Try Curb-Side Grocery Pickup
My wife’s health and spirits continue to improve, and she continued to rest and take it easy today. However, we still have no pretzels,...
Day 5 of Quarantine Brings Good News
We have some good news to report: My wife’s visit to the doctor confirmed she did not have COVID-19. I’d like to say we’re...
Coughing on Day 4 of Quarantine
This morning, the New York Times chart showed 4,482 known coronavirus infections in the U.S., a jump of 880, bring us back down to a 24 percent increase. Deaths jumped from 66 to 86, an increase of 30 percent.
Day 3 of Quarantine and We’re Bored Already
This morning, the New York Times reports that there are 3,602 known cases of COVID-19 in the United States. That represents an increase of 843 from yesterday’s report, a growth rate of 30%. I suspect the increase in the growth rate is likely a result of greater availability of test kits. New York State has now eclipsed Washington and has the most reported cases at 732. However Washington still has the most deaths at 42 out of a national total of at least 66.
