COVID Navigations
I have a cat. A COVID kitty, as it were. She showed up on my doorstep one nondescript Tuesday morning last September. It was barely cool enough to have the door open, but I was desperate for a breeze and a glimpse of the outside world after months of lockdown and a stiflingly hot summer.
And there she was, sitting as pretty as you please, like a guest waiting to be invited inside. It was one of the sparse bright spots in a doom-tastic 2020.
Giving herself a thorough bath as she’s curled up here with me on this cool evening— I have a moment to reflect on the hot mess express that has been the last year..
How I’m staying sane:
Puzzles.
Plonking on the out-of-tune antique piano I got off Craigslist. Sorry, neighbors.
Sewing. I’m officially a crazy old cat lady.
Exercise?
Books of all kinds except thrillers. I don’t need any more adrenaline.
Calls with friends.
Cheeky, socially-distanced road trips.
Lots and lots of hiking. I don’t wear shoes much anymore, but my boots have gotten the most use of all.
What’s fallen off the radar:
Responding to messages in anything resembling a timely way.
Weirdly, photography.
Putting on make-up.
Sourdough. I was going strong for awhile, but I couldn’t keep up with the requirements of regular cab intakes.
Haircuts.
Obviously all gratuitous entertainment in public places.