flight paths discussion

....having trouble concentrating
seems to be a universal side effect
My mind seems so skittery I have found it useful to go back to basic meditation 101 which does help if i let it.

IMegan, I used to drink a lot of coffee at work and i used to get terrible cluster headaches.
After only less than a week of quitting coffee those headaches vanished. Perhaps your body is telling you its time to move on from coffee. I know you said you dont drink that much but it not be something your body can tolerate any more.
Hope you had a good walk Ellie.I am aiming for one soon as my hair is dry.
I washed my hair for no special occasion but for the sun shining in the bathroom: it does so once a day for almost an hour at this time of year.

Magdelanye, I love the image of you drying your hair in the sunlight!

gee Ellie thanks
Actually this afternoon i got myself on the computer and was planning an update to include a semi synchronicity or maybe its full blown but Im putting it here.
Immediately after reading and relpying to Ellies last (at the time) comment about not concentrating, i picked up the amazing book I was getting into and found the situation perfectly described.:
...the words flowed elusive across the pages beore my eyes, evading the grip of my thoughts. I wasn't thinking of the story, I was thinking of the world in which it had been written. p38/39
Memory of Water by Emmi Itaranta
I think you all might love this one too

On my walk i noticed that finally the trees are all decked out. The town seemed deserted amidst the eerie beauty of the day. I was able to get a few essential groceries but curiously there were no green onions nor lettuce. After much deliberation I bought a beautiful papaya for $5. 35 which was just under half of the total bill.
What are others noticing? Craving? Hoping?

Magdelanye, it's been very strange around here, too. There is so much less traffic, the stores are closed and, therefore, there aren't many people around town. However, when I go for my runs, there are lots of people walking or in the park. That said, people now are practicing social distancing. They are spread out in the park, each person separate (or moms & kids together).

I haven't been to the grocery story for a couple of days and probably won't go for a week or so.
I couldn't find potatoes anywhere last week. I noticed the pasta shelves empty, too (but didn't need any).
What kind of surprised me was that the chocolate section was almost bare.

I've noticed the line-ups to get into stores. The stores are limiting the number of people allowed in at any one time to allow for social distancing while inside. Costco in particular is awful. There must have been 100 or more people lined up with their buggies, waiting to be allowed into the store. I can't think of anything I'd want from Costco that would entice me to wait in such a long line-up just for the opportunity of entering.

I'm hoping that this virus is contained soon, everywhere. It's devastating to so many people and the death tolls in Europe are sad.

Keep safe and keep practicing social distancing. Stay home whenever possible. We still have our computers and phones. Reach out through them for social contact. We can help each other through this.
Let's contain this virus by patiently staying home, when we can.

I forgot to mention reading:

I haven't been reading very much lately. I am still reading, and very much enjoying, Fool Crows. I just started Part 2 and now know where the book got it's title from.

Hubby is feeling better. He's going to stay indoors for the full 14 days but whatever he had seems to be mostly gone. We're still watching for respiratory symptoms, just in case.

Petra, I'm glad your husband is feeling better. I hope he makes a full recovery quickly.

Magdelanye, I agree. What could you possibly need at Costco that can't wait so that you would be in such close contact with so many people?

Also, I loved the quote. Sometimes the world is too real to not think about.

Everything I have seems either too light or too heavy. I got bored with the mystery I was reading. Right now I've started Enduring Grace: Living Portraits of Seven Women Mystics. Several of my favorite women are included so I'm hoping to be able to read this. Although the writing style is not great, it's not horrible. I'm still in the introduction so maybe it picks up in the bios.

Be safe everyone so we can help contain this thing.

Thank Goodness that hubby is better and not infected Petra. Here we have potatoes and perhaps it was your experience that subliminally urged me to by a few the other day even though I still had two at home. Because my place is so small I generally only buy something when I have run out. I must admit that I have never been inside a costco. I have had a panic attack in a large safeway. I do not like big box stores.

My biggest relief is that it seems like my landlord is staying in Mexico. I have been living with the anxiety that he would return and I would have to leave. Now that threat is pretty well over and I can breathe again and think about starting a bit of a garden.

Here's hoping Ellie that the portraits of the women mystics will be more lively as many introductions can be quite dry. I personally adore a good introduction and I got quite a chuckle out of your remark on the writing style "not great " but "not horrible". I'm actually reading a book that could fit onto that shelf. On the Trail of Marco Polo: Along the Silk Road by Bicycle wanders all over the place and so does my attention. I was sad to learn that the author died not so long after this adventure. That gave me enough compassion to carry on reading after it became clear that I wasn't loving the company and almost bailed in Kashgar. I glad I carried on and it is picking up a bit in Pakistan.

Finally finished Kingdom of Olives and Ash: Writers Confront the Occupation. Although I cried every day reading it, reading the epilogue and considering how I might review this epic volume had a very sobering effect. What is happening there now I wonder.

But I am totally gripped with the book I am speeding through and can highly recommend Memory of Water by Emmi Itäranta. This was a book I did pick up because of the cover which is mesmerizing by a woman from Finland, what a good intuition and surprise.

So lucky to have a pile of interesting library books and no overdue fines!

Namaste!

Yay on being able to stay in your home, Magdelanye. That's terrific news.

I have heard good things about Memory of Water. Thanks for the reminder to look for a copy.

Hubby is much better. He's pretty much back to normal. He will still be self-isolating for the full 2 weeks but we're now confident that this was a common virus/bug and not Covid.

Today is another sunny warm day. I think I will go out and weed the front flower bed. The plants may not be ready to sprout yet but those weeds have gotten a good start. LOL.

People still aren't getting the message. We got an email from the City this morning that all sports courts & parks will be closed. I hadn't thought about these places and it seems that people were still congregating to them to play group games.
I'm afraid if people don't get smart soon we will go into total lock-down, which will be very isolating. Right now, here in the suburbs (it will be different in every living situation), I can get out and walk or run. I would hate to lose that opportunity, if it wasn't necessary.

Last night on the news, 2 older teenage girls (18ish) were interviewed. They were walking side-by-side along the boardwalk with ice cream. When asked about keeping a social distance, one said that "it looked funny" and it "made it hard to talk", so they weren't doing it. It's attitudes like this that will cause a total lock-down for everyone. Stay home, girls, meet in your own homes and eat ice cream out of a carton. There's plenty of that available in the stores. Save the parks and outdoors for those of us who will social distance.

Magdelanye, we usually don't stock pile food items either. We're still not doing that but are buying a few more of the harder to find items when they are available. It's a security thing, I know. Using the potatoes, for example, it feels more secure to have that extra potato in the fridge knowing that perhaps next week they won't be available. That said, I would buy a couple extra potatoes but would not hoard a big bag of extra potatoes. I take what we need and leave the rest for others who need it.

Did anyone see the news about Costco no longer accepting returns for TP, Lysol and three other items (which I've forgotten)? It appears that some Hoarders are returning their items. Costco cannot resell any returned item, so these returns wouldn't help the shortages. I'm glad that the Hoarders will be stuck with their lifetime supply of items and won't get their money back. Maybe it will continue to remind them of their selfishness when this is all over.
I also think it would be embarrassing to go to the Refund counter and state that I'm returning the truckload of TP I bought a couple of weeks ago. It just cries out "I tried to take advantage of people in a time of emergency".

It seems as if some (narcissistic) people really do not consider their actions. There was a woman gazing unhappily at the empty lettuce shelves when I was there and I pointed out to her that there was still 3 boxes of arugula which was similar to lettuce. She gave me a look and then turned and grabbed two. I realized that the irritable look she gave me was because she did feel somewhat obliged to leave one for me standing there. Which I did not take as I have some at home. Now to figure out how to get some potting soil so I can get some growing.

Just heard from my son. His girlfriends mother rallied under their care and they have returned to London for their jobs. I am not thrilled to have him far away but he is glad to have made it back.

I'm glad your son is well and sorry he is so far from you.

I think people are grabbing even things they don't need in their greedy panic.

People are strange.
I overheard one lady asking for chicken livers. The butcher stated there were none but he had gizzards and hearts. She sounded annoyed when she replied "my dog doesn't eat those", then walked away. Spoiled dog!

I think the main thing I'm realizing is how spoiled and privileged people feel. They feel entitled to do what they want, when they want.
This virus is a huge health and Life issue. Self isolation and the lack of lettuce (potatoes & other items) is minor and totally acceptable in these times. Yet people treat self isolation as the impossible task that should not enter their lives. They don't seem to realize that it might mean their lives.

Magdelanye, I hope your son and his girlfriend remain safe. London isn't quite up on social distancing as we are. Let him know how important this is. He may not be hearing it from his Government.

I'm glad the girlfriend's mom is better.

I got an email from Art Knapps. They are closing their nurseries to the public but will take phone orders, which they will bring to the parking lot (at a specified time) for pick-up. They would have (expensive) potting soil, if you needed it soon.

Seeing as I already live isolated by no public transport and I can't imagine hitchhiking will be popular at the moment, I will consider myself lucky to get a bag from the RONA just outside of Madeira Park.
Actually, I am heartened by the others, the voices of calm and courage. This is such a rude wake up call but we have had a few lately. Tsunami, nuclear meltdown, wildfires. Now this virus is showing us again how we are all connected. Maybe people are ready to consider a more conscious way of life.

I have been watching and listening to some uplifting posts by artists and authors I follow like Emmanuel Jal and Light in Babylon. There is a course starting tomorrow with Thich Nhat and good talks by Judith Orloff and others sponsored by Shift and Sounds True among others/

Peace love and good vibes

Self-isolation hasn't proven especially difficult for me so far. I've always been quite introverted, and most of my socializing these days happens through Discord, so I can't imagine why so many other people find it difficult. Is it because most other people are supremely extroverted?

I think extroverts must be having a difficult time right now. As an introvert, I'm okay with this isolation, so far. I wouldn't want this to be like this forever, but for a few weeks to stop/slow down this virus, I have no issues with isolation at all (yet).

I'm enjoying the positive stories, too. It shows me that people are resilient and strong, and creatively funny at times.

I don't mind not seeing people but I mind only getting out for short walks. No gym. There's not much to see on the block here, bunch of apartment buildings. I can't even get to the park because it gets so crowded so not leaving the apartment is the only problem I have. Otherwise, I'm busy and I have the kids for company and the phone if I want to talk to someone.

Just to bring smiles to everyone:



In order of carving, from left to right.
The second from left guy hangs in my car from the rear view mirror.

:_)

All adorable. Kind of wish I was talented enough to make detailed carvings.

Love them! Thanks for sharing. :-)

On the mobile, when I was first alerted to Petra's post by my inbox, Somehow as the screen went from gmail to gr I saw this little row elongated to maximum filling up my screen.
cant figure out how to reproduce the effect but they looked like gumbies. Remember those?

Thank you!
These "little guys" are fun to carve. Each one takes on a personality of their own while carving. None have turned out quite like I envisioned at first. The woman figure, for example, was supposed to be a young girl with braids. I accidently cut the braids off pretty early, so she got a bob cut. I still tried for a young girl and that didn't work out either. LOL. It's fun to see them emerge.

Malcolm, I suggest checking out some "simple beginner carving projects" on-line. That's how I got started. The videos can be very detailed, with step-by-step instructions. I recommend Doug Linker's videos. His hand sometimes gets in the way of good viewing but his instructions are good, easy to follow and his demonstrations are teachable. My first projects (snowman, pumpkin and bear) were Doug Linker's.

Magdelanye, that was me. When I first posted the pic, I accidently put a huge number in the code for "length" of photo. The result was a very elongated, narrow photo with gumbie-like carvings. LOL! I changed it pretty quickly.

Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad these guys brought a smile.

Hi all. Haven't heard from anyone in a while so I'm just posting a hello and good wishes.

I'm reading a terrific volume of essays, Thick: And Other Essays by Tressie McMillan Cottom--glad to find something I can focus on. Also, enjoying Unfinished Business: Notes of a Chronic Re-reader. So far, I've read all the book Gornick is writing about and it's fun to revisit them with her.

I tried going out: the streets were deserted but twice (!) people came up from behind and bumped into us. With no one else on the street or across the street. So I guess I'm not going out again.

But I'm spending my time reading, writing, exercising and getting together with friends on Zoom.

Hope all is well.

I'm sorry that happened to you, Ellie. It's people like that that are going to lengthen this pandemic. People aren't getting it.
It seems to be sticking into people's heads here, slowly. I've noticed lots of social distancing. I'm in the suburbs, though, where it's easier to maintain that distance.
Keep safe, Ellie. I think of you often and wish you & your family a healthy route through all this mess. NY has been hit hard.

I went for a run this morning. With all the cocooning that is happening, I made a point to wave and say "have a good day" to everyone I passed (from a safe distance), then I ran past my Tai-Chi instructor's home to wave at it, so that maybe he & his wife would see me and know they weren't alone. As luck had it, they were in their garage, just getting ready to go shopping, so I know they are okay. They know to call us if they need anything.

This afternoon I baked a lemon blueberry sour cream cake. Turns out I bought a container of sour cream when we already had one. Oops!

I'm still reading Fools Crow. It's very good. I will finish it by tomorrow, I'm sure.

Keep smiling, Ellie. I'm always here for you, so don't hesitate to reach out.

:-) Thank you Petra.

That sounds delicious!

I’ve lost 7 pounds. Then Katie made the most delicious apple cranberry muffins. I haven’t weighed myself since but they were worth it!

I've lost some weight too. I'm down to 113 pounds.

Did you want to lose the weight?

I just couldn't be bothered to eat, for some reason.

Maybe putting yourself on an eating routine would help, Matthew? It's not good to not eat.

Congrats, Ellie!!

How is everyone doing today?
I've had a lazy day. Reading and carving. That was it.

The Provincial Government Health Officer gave a "modelling" profile of the virus epidemic and where it may go. Although a lot is projection, it is based on statistics. They also stated their preparedness for various levels of patients.
I have to say that I'm impressed at how this is being handled. There is foresight and pre-preparation; not reactive measures but proactive measures. No matter which scenario happens, I feel that they are protecting this province and its residents as best that can be done.
I'm impressed. Having worked in the medical field, I know how much work and research is behind the words & information being spoken.

this may or may not get posted
internet very sporadic. This morning i was watching a video as part of Thich s special series and it went off, and the same thing in the middle of talk by Russell Brand. Also a friend texted me at 2:30 and i just got the message. So maybe....
any rate its always good to hear how people are doing. Between Ices gluten free treats and the yummmy sounding blueberry sour cream cake and apple cranberry muffins I am almost inspired to find something I can bake in a toaster oven.
The news changes every day but it still feels quite unreal. Take care everyone

Not content with merely writing about books, music, and film, I've recently tried my hand at writing about video games. Gaze upon it, and despair at my utter ignorance of game design.

https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/7...

Malcolm, I agree with Petra. Make a schedule so you eat something every few hours, or at least 3 times a day. All I've done is significantly reduce my sugar intake. For some reason, now that I'm home all the time, I'm not craving it as much. I'm only in trouble when Katie bakes; lucky for me, I don't.

Magdelanye, I must say that if I could, I would certainly want to eat what you describe. It all sounds very delicious and tantalizing.

Malcolm, I love how you embrace different art (? not quite sure I'd put video games here but whatever) forms. A good way to spend your time.

I'm sure Canada is handling all this better than we are, given the fool in charge. Of course, NYC is now the epicenter but since I'm at home, I don't really feel it. It's weird though to see pictures of Times Square and other places I've spent a lot of time at and see the streets so empty. It's desolate but also (I find it) oddly peaceful.

I've been able to do much more writing being at home, for which I'm grateful. As well as more meditation. Sometimes my son meditates with me which is especially nice.

Enduring Grace: Living Portraits of Seven Women Mystics is surprisingly difficult to read, given how fascinated by these women, all favorites of mine. It's not that the prose is particularly dense; perhaps, it's just not smooth or very well-crafted. But I am interested enough in the material to stay with it.

Thick: And Other Essays, on the other hand, packs a powerful punch. McMillan Cottom is a wonderful writer as well as an intelligent commentator on race issues. I can't stop reading it. Unfinished Business: Notes of a Chronic Re-reader pales next to it in terms of power and immediate relevance but is still very enjoyable. I think (after Little Dorrit which I'm still-slowly--reading), I may reread either Middlemarch (for the fourth time) or Madame Bovary (which I've read twice but it's over 30 years since the last time--I'd like to see if I still love it as much as I did then). My son gave me a copy of the Lydia Davis translation for Christmas, a translation I'd like very much to read.

So, stay safe all and do what you can to find joy in this difficult time.

Ellie, I think all politicians and heads of state are doing the best they can with the understanding that they have. Unfortunately, there were still a few who were, and perhaps still are, a little late getting the message.

I'm very concerned about NYC. They are already overwhelmed. Ellie, stay safe and isolated at home. Reach out to us and friends as often as you can.

For everyone:
On a Covid update this morning on the News, we were reminded by the Health Minister that this illness is transmitted through droplets only. So, coughing, sneezing, breathing and touching an object, then touching one's face (nasal & mouth passages). It cannot be transmitted through touch alone (unless one then touches one's face). Therefore:
- washing of the hands is very important so to not transfer to the face.
- washing of surfaces touched by self and something brought inside is important. (counters, handles, doors, etc)
- washing of fruit & vegetables has always been and continues to be important.
- social distancing is very important so to not breathe in coughing, sneezing, breathing air from others.

These things stop transmission and save lives, including our own. We can help the health systems, wherever we are, by following these few basic rules.

Following these basics helps a lot by stopping transmission and "bending the curve" of transmission downwards.....and that means saved lives.

Lastly, remember that this is temporary. Reach out through the phone, email, text, skype.....anything......just reach out to feel less isolated. I've been reaching out to people who may be more isolated through phone, text and email. While that may not be the same as seeing them in person, I feel connected to them and in touch. I think it helps to just keep in touch and recommend it highly.

I don't mean to sound preachy, and I'm sorry if I do. I just want to remind people of these basic facts and things we can do that will help us all return to a normal, safe life.


On a lighter note:
I started reading Open and Shut, the first of the Andy Carpenter series. I've read a few others in this series and really enjoy Andy's character. He's humorous, warm, kind, thoughtful.

I really enjoyed Fools Crow. My review doesn't do it justice (I'm not in a review-writing mindset, it appears). The story is told from the viewpoint of Native Americans, particularly one Pikuni tribe. I loved reading about the mysticism, traditions, honor and connectiveness of this tribe and saddened at their confusion and helplessness in the situation with White men. Reading this story made me see more clearly that things could have gone so much differently and the results today would have been so much stronger.

Ellie, Megan, Magdelanye, Malcolm, everyone..... how was the weekend?

It was quite gray and rainy here, for the most part, but the sun made a few showings as well. Truly Spring weather.
I got out for a run yesterday and it was nice to be outside.

I sped through Open and Shut. This series is very easy to read and enjoy. I like the character, Andy Carpenter, and enjoyed this look at the beginning of the series.
Unfortunately, the second book is out of print, so I'll be skipping it and going onto Book 3 soon.

I've now started Motherless Brooklyn.

Just lost my comment...serves me right for trying to have dinner and write. I adore Motherless Brooklyn

Mostly uneventful; made further progress in my current choice of reading, at least, and I hope to finish it tomorrow.

GR has done that to me, too, a couple of times, Magdelanye. I write a comment and when I go to post it, there is an error and I lose everything.
I'm glad you liked Motherless Brooklyn. I've read the first couple of chapters and it's certainly intriguing.

Malcolm, what book are you reading? And are you enjoying it?

Fatal Revenant by Stephen R. Donaldson. I'm not enjoying it, which is a damn shame, because I liked the last two Chronicles of Thomas Covenant. I'm 83% in, if Kindle is to be believed, and I think I can safely say that this final series has no right to be a tetralogy.

Petra, I also adored Motherless Brooklyn. One of my all-time favorites. I enjoyed the film but it, unfortunately, had very little to do with the wonderful book.

Malcolm, I'm sorry the book is a disappointment. And once I'm so far in, I know it's hard for me to stop. What are you planning to read next? I hope there's something you're looking forward to.

We are being extremely careful at home. Katie is terrified--both for herself (she has asthma) and for me. My son has always been healthy but, on the other hand, when he does get sick, he gets very sick. But I'm not sure what more we can do. Already, I have one friend who is sick with it.

As my reading is so slow these days--when really there is no reason for it with so much time available--I am still working my way through Little Dorrit, Thick, and Unfinished Business. I'm focusing on LD but it's a challenge: I'm blown away by Thick. You'd think I'd be escaping into fiction these days but reality seems to have a morbid fascination for me!

I'm on Zoom a lot these days with friends. It's very nice to be able to actually see people but I find it's no substitute for face to face. I hope that soon we will be able to go out again but the situation here in the city is still bad and not supposed to peak for another two weeks. I will be very sad not to participate in Holy Week and the Easter Vigil but when so many people are suffering so much, with the illness, of course, but also all the people who have lost their jobs or not getting paid (and $1200 sounds like a lot but will probably cover one month's rent--even in terrible neighborhoods the rent is extremely high, hence the huge number of people--including families--without homes). And in India, it seems that the problems are far worse. So I am very privileged; but still I will miss those things.

Megan, how are you holding up? I miss your voice here. And Ice of course.

It seems a bit risky to comment; today listening to the thich nhat hahn seminar the computer crashed a few times. I had planned to do a couple of reviews as they do pile up unless attended to. Some are very hard to write. I sometimes feel like skipping it but then I do believe the reviews have value. We are forced to consider more deeply and to organize our impressions into thoughts, good for us.
We have a record, good for our memory. And even after years someone might stumble upon an obscure review that inspires them to read a book that we loved, because we wrote that review
Not to mention the books I have been guided to because of reviews that opened a world, so many authors I would never have found.

Ellie during one of my meditations this morning I got a message for you>>use some of this time to plan your move to Sante Fe. Get the kids in on it. I would like to see you out of there.

Petra you may laugh when we finally meet. I am actually glad I did not try to organize a meet up for April 1. I held back when I thought of it back at the beginning of March. Its hard to believe that was only a month ago. I did read your sober post and appreciate your concern. But you will laugh at how my pile of possible carving branches has multiplied.

I am writing this at full speed so forgive me if this is a bit garbled.
I too would like to hear from Megan and Ice and MaryAnne and even our dear lurkers MJ and Natasha in particular, may you be well.

well that worked so maybe I will try for a few more questions. Ellie do you think we could zoom in together as a group? I have heard of zoom lately but I really am not familiar with it. It would be swell to do if we could work out the time zones.

Does anybody know anything about facebook container? It is an app that is supposed to prevent fb from tracking you. Reading about it, I believe it might have a downside.

Finished The Youth of God by Hassan Ghedi Santur. Its a ripper. The writing flows straight to your heart. I fell in love of course with the gentle Nuur and HGS seemed to illuminate some troubling issues with grace. But as I neared the end and saw where I was being led I felt somehow betrayed and manipulated. I could not reconcile the curious and tender boy that I loved with the cipher he becomes.

How is Motherless Brooklyn coming along?
I understand it Ellie when you say that fiction has lost a bit of lustre for you at the moment. I too, with only one fiction on the go against 3 nf. So I am picking carefully. Am gratified to be able to concentrate a bit better with my current novel Night Boat to Tangier by Kevin Barry
Actually, the youth of God, couldnt put it down and also the enigmatic Census by the amazing Jesse Ball. Lucky I had just picked up one more of his before the libraries closed. I wonder if the books themselves could be carriers.
The trick at the moment is to find books that are not too long but deep. At least thats my solution to the hazy concentration and agitated energy.
May this find you all well!

I was carving today, and doing a tiny bit of gardening, so not much reading.
However, I'm really enjoying Motherless Brooklyn. It's great to know that Magdelanye and Ellie also enjoyed it.

I enjoy writing reviews but I wing it. Some are longer & more detailed; some are very short. I admire those who put so much thought and deliberation in their reviews.

LOL! Collecting carving branches?! How wonderful! I haven't carved a branch yet.
Today I was carving on a piece of cottonwood. Since each piece of wood is differently shaped and of different thickness, each piece requires "designing", which is a talent my brain has to develop. I suspect that carving branches is a lot the same. Should be fun.

Looking at the tidal charts, I think that next Monday is a good day to go collecting more cottonwood pieces along the shoreline. The river has a low tide around noon. I'm debating whether to go or not.

Magdelanye, I just bought The Youth of God from a local independent bookstore. I'm going to try to purchase a book or two a month while this pandemic is on-going to (hopefully) help her stay in business. If nothing else, I get a few good books out of the deal, right? But fingers crossed that she makes it through this (and all other shops as well).
Anyway....I digress.....I'm glad to hear that The Youth of God is a good read.

Malcolm, I'm sorry the book was a disappointment. Way, way back in time, I remember reading a few of the Thomas Covenant books. I can't recall how far along I got but I lost interest somewhere along the line.
I hope your next book is a good one.

I've been in a reading slump for awhile now but this past week I seem to have picked up the pace. Yay!

Tomorrow, hubby is out of his self induced14-day quarantine! Yay! He's already making plans for us to go out for a car ride.
In a way, I kind of hope he had a mild case of covid so that he has at least a small amount of immunity for when this comes back. I don't think he had it; just bad timing for getting a cold. The symptoms disappeared within 6 days, which I think is pretty quick for covid (from what we've been hearing on the news).

I hope everyone is finding something good and enjoyable in every day.

Petra The Youth of God is devastating.
l am eager now to hear your reaction. It will be hard to write a review for that. The short reviews seem to require quite some consideration. I am still in a funk over this book.
I have found some splendid branches that were just lopped off a few trees down the road that i am going to have to try to retrieve. I will have to wait til the creek dries out a bit and borrow an axe because the piece i have my eye on is quite long. I hope you get to go on your cottonwood excursion.

Back to my book. I am at the point where, if i have been careening through and loving it, I slow right down. Get ready for this, I had an intuition that there was a message from Petra that I could read .....and just so you wont have to scroll up to remind yoursef what book, i will add im over the moon about it Night Boat to Tangier. by Keven Berry
The earlier messages i posted were on the laptop this on my phone. I am wondering if they will show up in the same wayn ie, is that apparent?

As it is shalom salaam

Magdelanye, I’m trying to do this off my phone which I’m not good at so I’ll respond more later to you and Petra but I wanted to say that I’d love to do a Zoom meeting! I’m sure we could figure it out. I have a zoom account and use it all the time it I always respond to other people. But if none of k ones how already this might be the moment to figure it out, lol.

I’m sad to say my friend died yesterday. Hopefully my other friend who has stopped responding to my texts I’d ok.

More when I can get to my computer.

So sorry to just learn about your friends death Ellie.
This is harsh.
I kept the computer on over dinner, listening to a lovely spanish mix and thought to check in here again. Yes lets see what we can get up to with zoom.

Ellie, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. My condolences to you and her family.
Sending lots of hugs your way.

I don't know about Zoom. Heard of it; never used it.

Ellie heres a link to a series on women mystics that I am sure won't be dry
https://theshiftnetwork.com/WomenMyst...

I have started a new thread for zoom.
I just signed up and I have only used it to tune in to posts I have been invited to watch. Luddite that I am, I like the idea of this and hope Ice will see this and be able to explain it more.

Or maybe someone else knows how we can set this up.