It is what it is

Today is June 23, 2020 the 2nd day of summer.  It is dark and woke up to rain (and Lucy barking).  We need the rain.  After a flooding spring, it has been hot and dry.  Everything is looking August especially the lawns.  I am painting Amanda's room (2nd day).  Ceiling and patching done yesterday, walls and floor trim today.  Did Matt's room last week, took 3 days with all the trim and chair rail.  Turned out nice and soft.  Used Mineral Green.   Amanda's room is called Cement Pots.  Both are Magnolia Homes pain and it is a dream to work with.  One coat, quickly dries and looks great. Removed the 30-year-old linoleum from the stairs but had to have our Handy-man steam off the guck left.  Now we will sand and paint a dark grey.   Using non-skid.  I can't stand the thought of carpet or peel & stick tiles. Removed all the old drapes in the DR & LR.  Ordered white sheers and new rods so after it is pa...

I thought when i started this it would last a few weeks and be fun to look back on the Quarantine after it was over.  It is still not over! I know that going to school for two days last week was risky but I wore a mask and kept away from everyone to be able to pack my room and clean lockers I have gone to the store now with mask and distancing and gloves.  Staying home is pretty boring!  I am glad I can walk the dog daily and have good weather to be in the yard working. We still have a few days of school left and am busy winding it up and doing grades.  It feels like we have been home forever.  Some days I feel like I am on virtual meetings all day!  Everything is virtual.  I miss my children and grandchildren. In 3 months we have a whole new world.  I have to have a Covid test this week for a procedure next Monday.  Scared!   It is what it is and we are missing so much.  We know it will end eventually but don't know when. ...