Currently - April '20

These are strange and scary times. Looking back to a month ago, I never could have imagined all of the changes that have taken place between now and then. Even between a few days ago when I started the draft of this post and now as I finish it up, things are ever shifting. Almost 20 people were laid off from my company on Friday, including a close friend and a colleague I considered my mentor, leaving me with the feeling that things will likely get worse before they get better.

Worse is certainly a relative term. All of the uncertainty and the overwhelming nature of the news are tough to deal with, but I am extremely grateful to be 'staying at home' with Keizo in a nice neighborhood with easy access to a trail. I am also thankful for all of the men and women working to keep our grocery store stocked, deliver our mail, and pick up the trash. To all of the first responders, medical personnel, and people working behind the scenes to coordinate the response, THANK YOU!

sharing - or re-sharing - My praise for Jamie Oliver's 5 Ingredients Quick & Easy Cookbook which has now become ours for as long as the library is closed. We've been eating quite well these days with the rich and flavorful Pear & Gorgonzola Farfalle taking first place among last week's recipes.

writing - Last weekend, I updated the whiteboard calendar we have outside of our kitchen and was tempted to just leave it blank (ha ha). However, I am happy to report that there's at least 1 virtual happy hour, a few birthdays, and an extended family Easter video chat on there now.

wishing - I don't even know where to start with this one, but like everyone else, I'm wishing for things to get back to normal even as that feels further and further away from now.

investigating - "Investigating" is too strong of a word, but I have been reading and knitting swatches from the book Knitting Patterns for Dummies. I finished my last project a few weeks ago, and unsure of what to start next, I've been experimenting with some basic skills like ribbing and cables.

buying - After wanting one for years, I finally bought an adjustable riser to convert my desk into a standing desk part of the time. It arrived last week and makes long conference calls so much better!

Please take a moment to visit the link up hosted by Anne in Residence to see what others are up to and be well.