Thursday, April 23, 2020

The news is all the same this week with the exception of increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths, but also of recoveries (the numbers I like to consider). Scientists are working hard to find a way to slow it, to treat it, and to prevent it in the future. Many states are starting to open up businesses, hopefully while protecting their workers and customers. Our president continues to have daily updates on all TVChannels that are more like political rallies than anything. He has threatened to fire Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the CDC because he is not saying what prez wants him to say. He takes no responsibility for the devastation that is taking place in our country. Everything is closed except for essential business like grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores, and restaurants that provide drive up or delivery options. Many people are unemployed.

Since we discovered Google DUO, Tom and I see each other frequently but we both really miss each other and are working on a plan to reunite before the summer is over. My afternoon Grandmother/Grandaughter sessions with Camille and Norah continue. The girls are more into teaching me these days than me teaching or playing games with them. They are both getting a lot better at giving step by step instructions. Charlotte is busy with her regular school curriculum during that time.  I had a brief conversation with her the other night at bedtime and she was manipulating the effects of the picture on the screen. This is her and Ben.

Reaching out and having conversations with family and friends is a good thing these days. I had a FaceTime conversation with Jim Bucko earlier in the week - haven’t seen him in 2 years and missed seeing him on my vacation that was canceled earlier this month. It was nice! Also have spoken with Connie on FaceTime recently too.