An old pitcher pump.Photo by Herbert Goetsch on Unsplash

Quarantine Day 42 – Well Pumps and Pressure Tanks

Our quarantine doldrums were interrupted by problems with our water supply.
White House Briefing

U.S. Covid-19 Case Growth Increases

COVID-19 cases tick upwards further as the downturn in the curve fails to materialize.
An elderly couple

COVID-19 Cases Bump Upwards

Reported cases in the U.S. shot up again in the past 24 hours, but remain below previous highs. The disease remains especially dangerous to the elderly.
Will trucks delivering food and medical supplies need armed guards?

Quarantine Day 40 – Recovery

Today, we got good news about acquaintances with COVID-19 and bad news about food supplies.
A florist in Brooklyn displays his wares. Photo by Julian Wan on Unsplash.

COVID-19 Plateau Continues

While the rate of growth stays steady, COVID-19 cases in the U.S. hit new milestones, with more than 800,000 reported cases and 40,00 deaths, a mortality rate of 5 percent.
a Florida beach

As COVID-19 Slows, Reopening Considered

As global coronavirus cases reach 2.5 million, states slowly start to reopen, raising fears and creating opportunities.
Baking with raisins

Quarantine Day 38: The Great Raisin Search

Today, we hosted the Great Raisin Search and I ended up getting quite a workout in the process.
Penitentiary in Marion, Ohio

COVID-19 Growth Slows

Reported COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have now exceeded three quarters of a million and there have been more than 36,000 deaths.
Chart showing drop in hospitlizations

Decrease in COVID-19 Cases Continues

The coronavirus data appears to be improving across the board as cases slow and the curve begins to slope downhill.
YouTube Videos

Five Weeks in Quarantine and the Novelty has Worn Off

On Day 36 of our life in quarantine, we’re bored, but that’s better than being anxious, frightened or in a panic. Life goes on, but it goes on slowly.