Tag: Diary

More than two thirds of Americans are extremely worried about flying on a commercial airline again and 62 percent are worried about going to a restaurant. This will lead to economic problems after the health issues of the coronavirus are behind us.

During quarantine, we have become like our coddled pets: well fed and lazy. But how long will the food last?

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

Today, we got good news about acquaintances with COVID-19 and bad news about food supplies.

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.

A week or so ago in this quarantine diary, I said that I knew someone who’s colleague at work had tested positive, but that is the closest we have come to it. That is no longer the case.

The coronavirus and the stay home stay safe movement is giving us the time we need to bake and make more meals from scratch. We're not rushing through meals, ready for the next project. It a small positive in the midst of the bad news.

I’ve got stacks of paperback books, a few hardbacks, a Kindle, streaming services and DirecTv, a computer, an Xbox, and a list of chores, but the best part of the day tends to be the phone calls. I spent about two hours on the phone today, all personal calls.

After more than three weeks in quarantine, I feel like Phil Connors waking up in the movie Groundhog Day. I’m just glad no one is playing Sonny and Cher.

I’ve now been locked in at home with my wife and the cat for 21 days of quarantine.  We’re all healthy, hale, and getting...