These are strange times. School suspended, stores closed and toilet paper is becoming its own currency. So, as I’ve said before, since my husband had a kidney transplant a few years ago, we have to be extra careful he doesn’t pick up a bug.

And I’m just talking a normal, run of the mill bug, not this crazy super virus we are all facing now. Because of COV19, we are having to self-quarantine to be safe. Which is pretty normal for me because I’m a writer. Writers are known to be recluses. But even I get antsy at times, and I thought you must be, too. So, I did some research and came up with a few ideas of things you can do while you’re staying home.

Read a book (or several). Didn’t you know that
would be at the top of my list?Start journaling. Yes, it’s something you’ve
said you were going to do for years.Bake! Try that 4 tiered cake your grandmother
used to make, or just experiment.Interact with your family. You might be
surprised at how much you like them.Take an online class. There are lots of great cooking,
photography, language classes, etc.Learn to knit or crochet. If you already know
how, make something for me. JStart an online book club.Play video games (but limit your time).Take a walk, but stay away from others.Use Facetime, Skype, WhatsApp, Zoom, or any
other means to hold an online party to chat with your friends.Clean your house. Why not? What else have you
got to do?  (This one didn’t work for me.
LOL.)Do yard work. You’ll feel great when it’s done
and it looks great.Binge watch a fabulous TV seriesPlay cards or games.Tackle a project in the house. Yes, it’s finally
time to build that new book shelf!Write that book you’ve always want to write.

Well, that’s about all I could
think of for now, but I’d welcome any suggestions you want to add. What are you
doing to pass the time while social distancing?