Masks Are The New Lipstick

Do you like my new mask? My friend Tora (HI TORA) made it for me, and I'm so grateful. Even though I'm only getting groceries once a week, I was feeling weird about throwing away a mask every time. Does it seem strange to anyone else that only … [Continue reading]

Excuse Me, I Moustache You a Question; Four Weeks In

Up until last Thursday, all three of the male members of the Boyhouse were sporting moustaches. These are Dark Days. They all just stopped shaving when they stopped leaving the house; I think my husband's last day in the office was March 11 or 12, … [Continue reading]

Smizing and the harrowing quest of obtaining food

Yesterday as I did my early morning yoga practice, I noticed that my husband hadn't closed one of the blinds in the living room. I watched as the sky slowly lightened, and then changed to an array of orange, red, and pink as the sun rose. It was … [Continue reading]

“Sports” and Coffee Emergency; Three Weeks In

My husband really, really enjoys watching sports. He is what I would consider a Huge Fan of the Patriots, but that doesn't stop him from enjoying many other teams and sports. In fact, I would say that he follows every single sport on the planet. His … [Continue reading]

One foot in front of the other

I have discovered what I am going to be like, when I'm older and retired and with an empty nest. I am going to be one of those older ladies taking Brisk Daily Constitutionals. Yesterday as I bundled myself up in my long winter coat, earmuffs, … [Continue reading]

Accidental Hoarding and Two Weeks In

I was making my list for the grocery store last week; I am going out once a week to replenish our supplies and though I've always been a list-maker, I find myself being more vigilant in that area. After all, if I forget something I can't just run out … [Continue reading]

Sweet Sixteen and One Week In

Today is my older son's 16th birthday and, coincidentally, our 18th wedding anniversary! We are obviously not celebrating the way we thought we would - in Mexico, with our friends, their son being my son's birthday twin and one of his best friends - … [Continue reading]