Forty-five days we’ve been in isolation. That’s not nothing. Perhaps it’s silly for me to be keeping count of how many days have passed, as I do with each post. But, if nothing else, I think it might be important for my personal historical record to track how long this experience lasts. The only exciting thing about today was receiving the grocery order that Molly and I placed yesterday. Strangely, when it arrived, I discovered […]
Read moreMonth: April 2020
Day 44: Children’s Drawings
Early this morning I got a text from Eleni, who was still semi-asleep when she wrote it. I regret to inform you that after further consideration we will not be moving forward with your application for a server position at the potato-Southern fusion restaurant I opened up in the Santa Cruz mountains in my dream just now. Best of luck in your future endeavors. My friend Genevieve (of squirrel fame) is a highly skilled ESL teacher […]
Read moreDay 43: Hairdos
Last night I deposited (online) my stimulus check. This morning, with guidance from People Who Know, I chose my charities. I wanted to focus on services for basic needs. I decided on $50 each to: Alameda County Community Food Bank Glide Memorial Church (serves at-risk communities in San Francisco) Meals on Wheels of Alameda County Options Recovery Services (an important East Bay resource) University of California, Merced, Student Emergency Fund (many students there are “Dreamers” […]
Read moreDay 42: Mister Drake
I communed with nature this morning even before the sun rose over the Berkeley hills. The shelter-in-place restrictions for the Bay Area have just been extended from May 3rd till the 31st. It’s what I expected, and I believe it’s the wisest course of action, but still. When will I get to see my grandchildren? And who’s going to keep me company on my birthday? I wonder if people will really obey it, now that […]
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