Tag: Food
Quarantine Day 20: Curb-Side Grocery Pick-up
We did curbside pick-up for our groceries today, and despite the three day wait, it was worth well worth it. We received more than $100 worth of groceries without entering the store or touching a cart. We only saw one person, our shopper, and she kept her distance while being very friendly and personable.
By Day 18 of Quarantine, Getting Mail is Exciting
What does it say about our time in quarantine that getting mail is now the highlight of our day?
Day 17 – Adventures in Online Grocery Shopping
It’s been 11 days since we last got groceries and we’re completely out of fresh vegetables, so I went back to the online store...
16 Days in Quarantine: Life Goes On
It’s Day 16 and we’ve totally adapted to being locked in. I guess whomever it was that said it takes two weeks to make something a habit was right. I mean, I know there’s a real world out there, but I no longer miss it. I’m just grateful for my iPhone tells is or I would have no idea what day of the week it is.
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.
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,...
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,...