What's on My Isolated Mind
This Week: A Few Mini-Blogs
Hello, my friends. It is likely that I have had an anxiety attack or two or maybe I am just learning to be a recluse. Sometimes I get upset at not having my usual routine.
Other times, I, like Frances, feel such empathy for those who do not have, cannot get, or are absolutely out of options. So, here are a few of my one paragraph thoughts on varied topics that have been on my mind.
THE HEROES and COVID-19
THE HEROES and COVID-19
Indeed, there are many heroes out there. We know who they are and we should deeply and sincerely appreciate them as they put their lives on the line from doctors to food delivery folks. But--I wonder what lasting impacts their professions will have on their families? Will there be children growing up with PTDS because of the isolation? I know one doctor’s elementary school child who has been shunned by her neighbor peers because parents are afraid the doctor is bringing the virus into their neighborhood.
I realize it may be a leap: but I fear a changed America--one that is NOT nicer, but more separated by philosophy, by the difference between the “haves and have-nots,” and more separated by faiths, by politics, social values, and by education. Will we appreciate the heroes when the pandemic finally ends? I can’t help but compare this pandemic to 1918. Though we should not be comparing them in medical science analysis, I can not help but remember that the flu of 1918 lasted two--yes, two!--years.
PETS
Most of you have, at some point or another, heard about our two mini- Schnauzers--Max (age eight) and Bogie (age five). Two bouncing, barking, racing, funny, and loving small white terriers. They have kept dear husband and me entertained and loved. They sense that something is different as we are at home with them. They come to check on us – where are we--which room. Bogie follows dear husband around like a
I realize it may be a leap: but I fear a changed America--one that is NOT nicer, but more separated by philosophy, by the difference between the “haves and have-nots,” and more separated by faiths, by politics, social values, and by education. Will we appreciate the heroes when the pandemic finally ends? I can’t help but compare this pandemic to 1918. Though we should not be comparing them in medical science analysis, I can not help but remember that the flu of 1918 lasted two--yes, two!--years.
PETS
Most of you have, at some point or another, heard about our two mini- Schnauzers--Max (age eight) and Bogie (age five). Two bouncing, barking, racing, funny, and loving small white terriers. They have kept dear husband and me entertained and loved. They sense that something is different as we are at home with them. They come to check on us – where are we--which room. Bogie follows dear husband around like a
shadow. In the middle of racing through the house and sliding on rugs, if he hears one of dear husband get up, he just STOPS! He must go check it out.
They both curl up on the bed with me when I read. Some books have doggy footprints in them and the blanket on the bed now has a few teeth marks from their rearranging it for their most comfortable nests. They give such love.
NEWSPAPERS
Applause to the print media! The New York Times provides us with in-depth reports on the virus worldwide. The extra crossword puzzles, the photographs of empty streets usually teeming with energy, the continued up-to-date reporting of what’s happening in the rest of the world (including Kim Jong-Un and the election) has been superb in my opinion.
The local paper has a column of what has been staying open. This paper also helped us celebrate our non-Apple Blossom with reports and photos of the pink and green that has decorated our town for 92 years to celebrate spring and bring a sense of community in the Shenandoah Valley. Thank you, print media and journalists!
I LIKE TO EAT; I HATE TO COOK
This, dear friends, is the entire mini-blog on this topic!!!
This, dear friends, is the entire mini-blog on this topic!!!
COMEDIES TO STREAM
Yes, most of us have given in to the convenience and variety of Amazon. Yes, I should probably be in a commercial for them. I do NOT want to examine my AMEX bill for the amount of money I have spent with them. Well, there are a lot of spring birthdays in our family. Anyway, to the point--however you stream--here are some of my favorite movies to help you relax and chuckle a bit:
The Bird Cage. Nathan Lane and Robin Williams--a young straight man brings home his girlfriend and her parents to meet his gay father and his partner. Yep, really funny!
Yes, most of us have given in to the convenience and variety of Amazon. Yes, I should probably be in a commercial for them. I do NOT want to examine my AMEX bill for the amount of money I have spent with them. Well, there are a lot of spring birthdays in our family. Anyway, to the point--however you stream--here are some of my favorite movies to help you relax and chuckle a bit:
The Bird Cage. Nathan Lane and Robin Williams--a young straight man brings home his girlfriend and her parents to meet his gay father and his partner. Yep, really funny!
Chef. Dustin Hoffman, Amy Sedaris, Sofia Vegara, John Platt--top chef gets ousted by the restaurant owner--opens a food truck. Clever!
Clue. Tim Curry and Madeline Kahn--I bet you’ll get up and try to do the “time warp”--one of my favorites as was/is the board game.
American Pie. Jason Biggs--embarrassingly funny! Watch for the apple pie if you’ve never seen this one.
Best in Show. Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, and Parker Posey--it’s a dog show! One of my very favorites!
Four Weddings and A Funeral. Hugh Grant and Andie McDowell--she’s engaged; he’s afraid of commitment. Witty.
These are my choices – I know I’ll think of more when I finish this blog!
We’d love to hear from you! What have you been doing? How are you holding up?
Clue. Tim Curry and Madeline Kahn--I bet you’ll get up and try to do the “time warp”--one of my favorites as was/is the board game.
American Pie. Jason Biggs--embarrassingly funny! Watch for the apple pie if you’ve never seen this one.
Best in Show. Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, and Parker Posey--it’s a dog show! One of my very favorites!
Four Weddings and A Funeral. Hugh Grant and Andie McDowell--she’s engaged; he’s afraid of commitment. Witty.
These are my choices – I know I’ll think of more when I finish this blog!
We’d love to hear from you! What have you been doing? How are you holding up?
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