Like most of us of advanced age_, my wife and I had come to enjoy being alone most of the time. But, now that it’s required, I chafe at not being allowed to go. Worse than a 2-year-old, she says. Right, says I.
I am fortunate to be able to work from home, so that keeps me busy. However, I do take extended breaks when the weather is nice and get out in the sunshine.
I still get up at 5 AM, work out, take my 4-mile walk, come back read my comics, take my shower and get ready for work. I enjoy the two-minute commute (that’s how long it takes me to log into my work system).
I do miss Wednesday night “date night” with my wife, but instead of taking her out, we take food out or cook out (I am “King of the Grill”).
Instead of brownbagging my lunch (cheaper and healthier than eating out), I take the time to fix a nice lunch. I don’t have to wait in line for the microwave either.
My wife and I do virtual wine parties and lunches with friends a lot more often than we did the real thing.
My neighbors and I talk over the fence. I see more of them now than before.
I am working a bit more on that book I’ve been promising myself that I would write for the past 10 years.
The view out of my home office window is a lot nicer than the view of my cubical wall at the office office.
About the only bad thing is keeping up with my fitbit. I no longer have to walk to the other side of the building to attend meetings and the coffee pot and the men’s room is a lot closer to my desk. I have to make an extra effort to get those 250 steps per hour.
Maybe I’ll park my car half way down the block and walk to and from it twice a day to simulate parking at the far end of the parking lot at work.
The Rideau River is keeping us sane & healthy. Although the government is about to close all boat launch sites, canoes can sneak in anywhere. This afternoon’s paddle will be about the eighth time since the ice left.
RAGs over 4 years ago
“Spring break is broken.”
“Give it a rest.”
sandpiper over 4 years ago
Like most of us of advanced age_, my wife and I had come to enjoy being alone most of the time. But, now that it’s required, I chafe at not being allowed to go. Worse than a 2-year-old, she says. Right, says I.
dflak over 4 years ago
I am making the best of it.
I am fortunate to be able to work from home, so that keeps me busy. However, I do take extended breaks when the weather is nice and get out in the sunshine.
I still get up at 5 AM, work out, take my 4-mile walk, come back read my comics, take my shower and get ready for work. I enjoy the two-minute commute (that’s how long it takes me to log into my work system).
I do miss Wednesday night “date night” with my wife, but instead of taking her out, we take food out or cook out (I am “King of the Grill”).
Instead of brownbagging my lunch (cheaper and healthier than eating out), I take the time to fix a nice lunch. I don’t have to wait in line for the microwave either.
My wife and I do virtual wine parties and lunches with friends a lot more often than we did the real thing.
My neighbors and I talk over the fence. I see more of them now than before.
I am working a bit more on that book I’ve been promising myself that I would write for the past 10 years.
The view out of my home office window is a lot nicer than the view of my cubical wall at the office office.
About the only bad thing is keeping up with my fitbit. I no longer have to walk to the other side of the building to attend meetings and the coffee pot and the men’s room is a lot closer to my desk. I have to make an extra effort to get those 250 steps per hour.
Maybe I’ll park my car half way down the block and walk to and from it twice a day to simulate parking at the far end of the parking lot at work.
Geophyzz over 4 years ago
The Rideau River is keeping us sane & healthy. Although the government is about to close all boat launch sites, canoes can sneak in anywhere. This afternoon’s paddle will be about the eighth time since the ice left.
Plods with ...™ over 4 years ago
Slinkys are wicked long
The Reader Premium Member over 4 years ago
Don’t worry April may pass.