We've lost track of time and we're not sure where we are in this experiment of social distance and biological imperative.
Twenty pounds so far, I think. Without the stay at home stuff I would have expected another 5 or so off. Clothes are getting looser. I've gone the keto route and hopefully the resting blood sugar is down where it belongs. I found the bathroom scale, so I can take some measurements.
On the 15th I paid my taxes and send the government a fairly large check. Then on the 16th, they sent me a stimulus check, sadly not quite large enough to cover the taxes. But I guess I can't complain unless it all gets inflated away. I'm wondering how well the economy will ramp back up. I expect that it might go smoothly for the following reasons. One is that almost all sectors of the economy are equally hit and a lot of businesses had to take time out. There were ongoing expenses, but the folks who were collecting for the expenses seemed to be taking that time off too. So I'm hoping that every one and businesses can fire back up without too many having gone over the edge into ruin.
We are doing fine. Barb has continued to work from home. I think there are a lot of others who managed to do that. Maybe on the ramp up a lot of companies will find that having employees not in the office worked quite well and they allow more of that. Less commutes, less gas, emptier streets, etc., all are nice benefits from that.
When we have gone to the store, it has not been very crowded. Strangely flour seems to be the item no longer on the shelves. Everything else was there.
The chaise lounge chairs showed up today. I've been trying to get some sun bath time in and the patio chairs we had were not comfortable. I found some that allow comfortable postures, but they don't go flat, but they have drink rests and built in pillows. Reading and napping should be well received with the chairs. Not expensive so if they get us through the dark times, it will be worth it. Now all I need are some sunny days...
What is left is to get through until California eases back to a more normal state. It's a crazy state, so normal wouldn't happen in any case, but maybe we can get back to where we were.
Ha, funny story. One of my pet peeves is the dumb plastic bag rules here. You have to bring your own or they charge you ten cents for a bag. This is to protect the environment. What you are not supposed to notice is that half of what you buy is wrapped in more plastic than any number of the single use plastic bags -- it is just another law that allows some politician and some ignorant activists to feel good. Of course as that started a couple of years ago, scientists pointed out that the reusable bags are a great way to spread germs and disease. Also the environmental impact of a reusable bag is thousands of times worse than the single use bags. And now, with the virus running the state, we are no longer allowed to use reusable bags and, of course, the plastic bags you still have to buy. Wonderful. I smile so wide tears come to my eyes. Ok, it's just so sad and you'd think that grown men who have the jobs to look after us and the environment could see the truth and not do obviously stupid things. You can put plastic straw bans in that category too.
Bottom line, all is good here. I hope you are all doing well out there too.
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