March 22, 2020 – Greetings from my shelter to yours

Hi, everyone,

I trust you are all being smart and staying safe in your own environment. It may be boring, financially devastating and stressful, but by keeping ourselves and others safe, we are potentially “flattening the curve” and shortening this crisis for us all. And think of all the things you’ve been meaning to do but “didn’t have time for”!

Thanks to Christine Ristano for a powerful, positive message on Sunday March 22. You can listen on our FB page if you missed it. Franklin Abbott”s message is also available. It was fun to fix my coffee and climb back in bed to watch. It made a reality of my joke about missing a service but attending the “church of the inner springs”.

Each week I will include in my email some ideas of how to get through these difficult days.
SEND ME YOUR COMICS, PICTURES, QUOTES AND SUGGESTIONS and I will share them with the group. Below are some suggestions I’ve picked up from the internet, my experience and conversations with others.

Grocery shopping for elders/at risk people: Go to AARP for a list of stores that provide special hours(eg, Target 1st hour of operation; Walmart 3/24-4/28 TU 1hr before open including pharmacy and vision; Whole Foods 1hr bf open)

Stay active : Silver Sneakers – “like” on FB to take part in a “fun workout” Mon 3/23 11:30.Take a walk in your neighborhood keeping a safe distance from others. Look through your videos for an old Jane Fonda workout tape .

Clean up your garden and prepare for Spring planting. Check out Pike Nursery for curbside pickup.

Brush (and wash?) your pet. It’s good for both of you and reduces the “hair bunnies” rolling around on the floor and furniture.

Complete your Census  It doesn’t take long and is critical to our representation. Encourage others to do the same.

Dance!Play air guitar. Put on your favorite boogie music and “dance like nobody’s watching”.

LAUGH! Watch a fun show or movie. Fraizer reruns are my favorite.

Clean Out your closet, cabinet, stacks of paper. UGH. But now you have no excuse not to.

Here are some pics and funnies I hope you enjoy. Send me yours to share …