Purpose: To share and encourage.
Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing
foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer
assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all
kinds!
April
1 question - The IWSG’s focus is on our writers. Each month, from all
over the globe, we are a united group sharing our insecurities, our
troubles, and our pain. So, in this time when our world is in crisis
with the covid-19 pandemic, our optional question this month is: how are
things in your world?
The awesome co-hosts for the April 1 posting of the IWSG are Diane Burton, JH Moncrieff, Anna @ Emaginette, Karen @ Reprobate Typewriter, Erika Beebe, and Lisa Buie-Collard!
Well, I pretty much covered how things were in my world last
week. Not much has changed except I did find kitty litter. But sadly, no tp :(
I am glad I live in a rural area. It doesn’t make me invulnerable
but maybe a little safer. I hope. As of yesterday, there were 253 cases in
Maine, and 4 in the county I live in.
In other news, it is miserable and cold and rainy as I write
this, and we had hail yesterday afternoon. This is the view from my room.
Ugh. I am also working on something new,
tentatively titled, THE READING ROOM, and still reading The Vine Witch by
Luanne G. Smith
I finished October Faction, which I really enjoyed, watched
the new first episode of Westworld, another episode of The Americans, and am
loving Picard.💗 Thanks to a promo I saw on FB I have a free month of CBC All
Access and I’m pretty sure that will give me enough time to see Picard through
to the end of the first season.
Did I mention panicking? Not full-blown can’t breathe
OMG panic, but just these little moments that freeze me in time. Is my throat
sore? Why am I suddenly warm? I’m never warm. I’m getting sick. I’m going to
die and take my entire household with me…Then the other part of me kicks and
says in a quiet soothing voice, no, no, it’s okay. You’re imagining the sore
throat. See? And you’ve got your little heater a foot away, a down vest and
scarf on, so of course you’re warm. Take a deep breath and go look at some cute
animals to calm down.
There, isn’t that better?
Don't panic. Deep breaths.
ReplyDeleteAnd eventually you'll find toilet paper again.
I'm good, my sister found some for me :)
DeleteI'm trying to find energy for Westworld, but the second season was so dreary I just don't have the strength currently. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteIt can be a hard show to watch sometimes but I like that I don't know where it's going. You stay safe, too, Dez!
DeleteI just finished watching "Star Trek: Picard" -- it's great! Enjoyed it very much. There's only 10 episodes too, so you should be able to see it all quickly.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to ration myself...
DeleteYeah, the weather here has been insanely weird. One day we get a ton of snow - WHY?!!! - and the next it's 50 degrees. It makes what's going on feel even more unstable. I'm so sorry about your TP issue. What is with the TP thing? I just don't get it.
ReplyDeleteIs this your pooch? So beautiful!
That's my Bruno, he's a little over a year now :)
DeleteI'm glad your sister found some t.p. for you. Now all is right with the world.
ReplyDeleteHere, pollen season is in high gear, so lots of people are getting more anxious than usual at their scratchy throats, sneezing, coughing, etc. The number of COVID-19 cases here continues to soar, along with the number of deaths, so add that to the annual Assault of the Monster Pollen, and I'm sure a lot of people are frantically taking their temperatures. Scary times, but this, too, shall pass. And we have such cute pets to help see us through. Bruno is gorgeous. And a tad mischievous, too, I'll bet. Take care.
Oh! I never even thought of pollen! Ugh! Insult to injury!
DeleteYou take care as well.
I'm glad someone found TP for you.
ReplyDeleteI have seasonal allergies, so that, plus the panic = not good moments. I use essential oils (peppermint, lemon, lime - not cbd) in a diffuser and those help with breathing. The emotional stuff - well, my journal is getting really full because I've been going there to vent. :)
I'm enjoying Picard, too, these days. We also signed up for the free month.
I hope you keep finding ways to hope and stay calm. More pictures. :)
I'm loving Picard and I'll try to post more happy pics :)
DeleteAre you enjoying The Vine Witch? It's on my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteMy family in Maine was complaining about the most recent snow they had, and I was so confused until I remembered that it was March, and they were in Maine. I really need to move back there.
Glad you managed to find some kitty litter and TP. Thanks for sharing a picture of your puppy. I always love to see people's cute pets.
I am very much enjoying The Vine Witch and recommend it even though I haven't finished it yet. Yes, we got snow, but it's gone now. I'll try to catch more pics of Bruno being cute and handsome :)
DeleteGlad someone found some TP for you. I'm going to have to go on a similar quest soon, and I'm sort of dreading it. Glad you have such a Good Boy to keep your spirits up!
ReplyDeleteGood luck in your search!
DeleteWho knew just how valuable toilet paper and kitty litter would become.
ReplyDeleteI have a cough and a cold (and have done for over six weeks). I am resigned to it (mostly) but when people hear me cough (almost always over the phone) I sense them moving away. Quickly.
Stay well, stay safe.
I'm sure glad my sis found me some because when I went to the store this am there was still NONE! I did everything else on my list though so hopefully I won't need to go anywhere for the next week or so. You stay well and safe also!
DeleteI'm going to have to hunt for t.p. soon too. Glad you're getting some reading and watching TV shows in. Me too but I'm still working from home.
ReplyDeleteSadly I got laid off. I mean, it was the right decision to close the store, but boy, this isn't fun. Lockdown isn't the same vacation, even a staycation. Glad you can work from home!
Delete2 days ago I thought I felt feverish. I was sweating. Why was I sweating? But it was just me being warm as the weather heated up a tad. I think we're all a bit paranoid right now. Stay well.
ReplyDeleteLol. I know exactly how you felt. Paranoid is a good word.
DeleteYou stay well, too!
Love your dog! It is so weird, what's going on and the future is so uncertain. Good luck using cat liter, I'm sure it's pretty rough on one's bottom and the plumbing (just kidding, hoping you find some TP)
ReplyDeleteLol! And my sister found me tp so I'm good!
DeleteBruno is a fabulous dog, doesn't know everything yet, but he's getting there :)
Your dog has the sweetest eyes. It's hard not to panic. I've been really using fitness as an outline, doing a morning yoga class and an evening workout when I get home from my job. It's deemed essential. At least it's only three days a week for me. I do have cat liter for now, and our grocery stores rationed TP so I can a good stock on that too. I think that's what's important, communities pulling together to make sound decisions for all. Sending you thoughts for peace and health during this time.
ReplyDeleteEveryone says that about Bruno. He does have and awful sweet face. Glad your kitty(s) are all set ;)
DeleteGlad your sister is keeping you supplied with the essential that so many greedy people hoarded in the beginning. We're ok for now, but in a few weeks, we'll have to hunt for it. Your dog must bring you comfort. And here in PA everything is blooming so I sneeze a lot, and have to clear my throat constantly. Hang in there. Spring will come to Maine eventually.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to have Bruno; he's a good boy! Spring is here and things are starting to come up though no flowers yet. Hopefully I'll see some hyacinth soon. Sorry about your allergies!
DeleteI am having similar moments. Does my head hurt? Oh no, I'm sniffing. Then I have to get busy doing something, anything! Stay well, Marcy.
ReplyDeleteI hope you stay well also!
DeleteI love the expression on Bruno's face!
ReplyDeleteHe's a great dog :)
DeleteOh, best wishes. I've had low grade anxiety that has been helped with gardening and animals. So yeah, Bruno helps. :) Stay safe, sane, sheltered, and supplied (the best you can).
ReplyDeleteGlad you're basically well. I also feel reasonably safe, and grateful, in rural Vermont. Spring is coming, too. Nobody cancelled the geese returning!
ReplyDeleteOr the red-winged blackbirds!
DeleteVery cute pup. Have you tried Dollar General? I live in a rural area and both DG and Aldi have been good about restocking crapper paper.
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