Dear ‘Rona:
One of the things you have forced us all to do is to spend more time with the people in our house — for better or worse. I like to look on the bright side, so I’m trying to focus on the things I’ve enjoyed.
1. Playing board games with the family. Even the arguments have been fun.
We played Payday. The miser (aka Gideon) climbed to the top of the paper-money ladder.
Dominic played Monopoly for the first time and landed on Park Place his first trip around the board. Then he rolled snake eyes. Before long I was out on a corner with a cardboard sign (virtually, of course).
2. Playing video games with the family.
Mortal Kombat 10 doesn’t have Sindel? I’m out.
3. Playing games with friends via Houseparty.
This is (supposedly) a jaguar. Look: I know. Take it up with Royce. He drew it.
4. Harassing Dominic regularly.
“Lord, MAN! Please sit up straight. You are KILLING me.”
“Stop guzzling the orange juice. And shut the refrigerator door!”
5. Watching trashy reality shows with Gideon. (He’s my regular TV buddy.)
I like Jersey Shore Family Vacation this time of yee-ah!
6. Recreating trashy reality shows in the privacy of our own home.
Eddie set up “Love is Blind” in the garage as a fun treat for me.
7. Taking a road trip with Gideon, as he also is going crazy.
We went to Athens to visit the tree that owns itself. That’s right.
Look how happy we are to be outside!
8. Riding our bikes to the store.
My thighs were BURNING. That’s why we are walking the bikes. Y’all: I miss my Biddy Boot Camp at the Y.
9. Having time to color hair if asked.
Gideon wanted red hair.
So he got red hair.
10. Being ecstatic when someone else shaves his.
Doesn’t he look great?
11. Obeying social distancing rules with friend-who-is-nearly-family Kalen.
We are both rule followers.
12. Taking up new hobbies.
Hand knitting with chunky blanket yarn!
Two different blankets, two different stitches. When I take on a hobby, I TAKE ON A HOBBY!
See! I’m trying to stay positive in these trying times you caused.
But I can’t remain optimistic forever.
So please go away.
Thanks!
Beth
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