It’s been a long week for some reason. But I’ve read (actually listened to the audtiobook) “The Handmaid’s Tale”…. watched several shows …. and taken care of all the ‘little’ things of everyday life. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc. I listed some things on Ebay the past couple weeks, and cleared out some things from our storage closet. And of course, taken care of Bugsy…(who is fine). And yesterday, I voted (mail-in absentee ballot). … which is good.

And I had a conversation with my daughter about the fact that, for the most part, I really haven’t left the apartment since March 1st. I’ve gone to several dentist appointments, and gone on a couple errands… but that’s really it. It’s not that I am paranoid about getting CoVid. But I don’t think it’s good to be reckless either. Yes, I wear a mask, and follow recommended precautions… and I do realize, that if I somehow am exposed to CoVid, I will not only most likely get it…. but it would be devastating, as I don’t have a functioning immune system. But as my daughter pointed out, it’s not good (on so many levels) to be ‘cooped up’ either. And while I don’t feel isolated, per se…. I get where she was going.

And she’s not wrong.

So today… the hubby and I went for a drive to the “Old Towne” area here…. which also happens to be by the bay. I was able to walk around a bit… smell the salty air… get a glass of wine at a local restaurant (who was strictly adhering to all precautions)…. and enjoy being by the water. We saw lots of folks wandering, shopping, walking their pets, getting food at cafes and such…. and for the most part, people were wearing masks and social distancing. I don’t have any illusions that this pandemic is waning… nor will it be anytime soon… but it was still wonderful to be out and about. At least for a short while.

Photos from my ‘snapshot for the day’ (daily) posts on Facebook and Instagram: