Author Archives: Sheryl

Seriously, it’s rained pretty much all day today. And typically that would be fine because I had to work today, so that means I’m inside all day working on my computer. My husband and I made sure to take a walk around the neighborhood when our work shifts were done and it is just SOContinue reading “Day 42 — Monday, April 27, 2020 or why the heck won’t it stop raining!?!”

Well actually, I am definitely not a Zoom expert. Today, the yoga studio I go to every Sunday in virus-free times offered a Zoom class for the 10 a.m. slot. Today’s teacher used to teach the 10 a.m. slot for years — I think I have taken more yoga classes with Elizabeth in the 7Continue reading “Day 41 — Sunday, April 26, 2020 or I’m going to be a Zoom expert!”

Today was a beautiful day — it was almost 70 degrees and the sun was out all day. This kind of weather definitely puts me in a better mood! I started working on my vegetable garden this week, which is ridiculously early for me. Typically, I am cleaning out all the leaves and twigs aroundContinue reading “Day 40 — Saturday, April 25, 2020 or finally a beautiful Saturday!”

It has been such a strange week — I’ve had such trouble concentrating on work (didn’t finish my project today which annoys me so much), the weather has been crappy and I’ve had trouble sleeping. But our friend who’s a contactor finished hanging up our 6 new wooden interior doors — they look amazing! AndContinue reading “Day 39 — Friday, April 24, 2020 or this week has been something…”

I had a real hard time concentrating today. Not sure why, but every single time I sat down at my computer to work on a project, my mind just instantly wandered away. Now I have been working on this project for most of the week — I really should be done by tomorrow morning. MyContinue reading “Day 38 — Thursday, April 23, 2020 or where did this day go??”

The house finch was not back in her nest at all today. I think I am starting to have nightmares brought on by her absence. And yes, I do realize how irrational these feelings are and how weird it is that I quickly became attached to a bird. Don’t judge me. My husband keeps jokingContinue reading “Day 37 — Wednesday, April 22, 2020 or here’s another bird update”

A couple weeks ago, I wrote that we had a house finch and her man building a nest on top of our light just outside our front door. She’s been in her nest for a couple for weeks now, and we’ve been enjoying watching her do her thing during the day. The male house finchContinue reading “Day 36 — Tuesday, April 21, 2020 or the nest is empty…”

Here’s one plus of being stuck in the house with no place to go — we’re definitely cooking more interesting meals during the week! Yesterday, my husband made a brine and after it cooled, he stuck a whole chicken in the pot with the brine. It marinated for about 24 hours. Now today is Monday,Continue reading “Day 35 — Monday, April 20, 2020 or the things we can now do on a Monday!”

I’ve been really tired today, like didn’t sleep too well last night kind of tired. I’ve tried to power through the feeling — it was beautiful day today so I went for a run. It was definitely good to get outside and get some exercise. And added bonus — I got more Fitbit steps todayContinue reading “Day 34 — Sunday, April 19, 2020 or here we are on Sunday evening again”

Today is our 11th wedding anniversary. And how different today was from the actual day! And not just because we are all staying at home because of the coronavirus. This is what we woke up to today: Yes, that’s snow. On April 18. In Massachusetts. And yes, we have had big April snowstorms here before,Continue reading “Day 33 — Saturday, April 18, 2020 or a social distancing anniversary”