Yesterday was mostly spent working on the puzzle. I find it so calming. As you can see, I got a lot more finished. Now, however, I’m into the fiddly bits; crosshatches, lines, tiny branches. More difficult. And since I woke up too early and feel edgy, this might not be a good day to work on the puzzle. We’ll see.
Still waiting on the wallpaper for the dollhouse. It was shipped on January 3rd – from Vermont, just one state away. What the ??? I’m frustrated because I can’t do any work until it arrives. I’m over these mail problems. I don’t know if it’s possible, but I hope Biden pressures DeJoy to resign.
And by the way, I hope he abolishes ICE. I read something this morning about them detaining and splitting up two brothers from Haiti, and I want to scream and the injustice of it all – the deliberate cruelty.
Just a little over 24 hours, friends. The day we thought would never come will be here. I told Don this morning that I feel like we’re all about to be released from 4 years in prison. The warden has just come in my cell to tell me that in 24 hours, I’ll be released. I’ll walk through the gates to kindness and compassion and competence and honor. Glory Hallelujah!
Another gray day. I stood at the kitchen door today while I was waiting for the coffee to go through the filter and it looked so bleak out there. I do my best to find the beauty in the bleakness and I usually can. Some days, it’s not so easy. Although, the sun just peeked out for a moment. See? Some beauty.
I realize my posts haven’t been all that interesting lately but I guess that’s a reflection of our life right now. We’re hanging in there. Like you, we’re waiting for the Inauguration of Joe Biden. We can’t get an appointment for the vaccine. There is none available around here. I assume that will get better once Biden is installed. But for now, even though we’re 68 and 69…no vaccine.
One good thing: Don made a sugar-free apple pie the other day. Scrumptious!
Hold tight, change is coming soon.
Stay safe.
Happy Tuesday.
Yes, one more day and Biden/Harris will be in charge. Thank goodness!
I read Dr. King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” yesterday and found it full of such sound reasoning that is still applicable today. I recommend it to all of your readers. His words are profound and moving (and sad when you realize how much of his dream has been left unfulfilled.)
Hopefully, with this new administration we will see “liberty and justice for all”!
I’ve read it before, but not in the past couple of years. Bless him and his memory and his fight for what is right.
Stay safe, Ellen.
i feel the same way about my days and the world sometimes. such is life, i guess, with its peaks and valleys … not to belittle anyone or any thing. still, while there is a lot of work to be done and it will take more time than we want, i thank God that we are leaving a valley!
hope you feel better soon.
the puzzle is beautiful! might you frame it? also, your patience is to be commended.
doctor’s office just called. bone-building shots delayed a few hours as they are currently out of supplies and expect delivery by noon today. hopefully it does arrive then … i want to get this going!
hope you have a good day and stay safe!
kathy in iowa
No, I won’t frame it. But the maker included a small print of it in the box and I’ll frame that.
I hope by the time you read this, you’ve received your shot, Kathy.
Stay safe.
Yes indeed, change is coming soon! I suspect that many of our days are also like that. We are all just waiting. Even though your posts may seem mundane to you, I still look forward to reading them every single day. Thank you, Claudia. xo
Oh, thank you April.
Stay safe!
Will any of the supermarket pharmacies in NY be getting the vaccines? All three of us tried and failed to get any attention about shots from “official sources”. Everything came up as “sold out” immediately. Supermarket pharmacies were out of stock, too before we could get in line for appointments. Though they advised to “check back tomorrow”, I just kept trying. Just once it popped up “reserve an appointment”!! I couldn’t get the first time I tried for and feared they’d all be gone by time I could log in to the last available time—Lo and Behold—It told me I was registered!!! It seemed unreal, like winning the lottery! Oh, I hope you can win it soon, too. (Shouldn’t be this hard!)
Yes. But there are no appointments available which means they have no vaccines. It’s maddening but it’s due to the ineptitude of the Trump administration. We’ll just have to hang in there.
Stay safe, Shanna.
Just like here. But keep checking. I checked and there were none. Checked again, about an hour later and got one!
xo
The song in my head – Sam Cooke’s “A Change is gonna come” :
There have been times that I thought I couldn’t last for long
But now I think I’m able to carry on
It’s been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will
Here’s to the first of many changes.
Anne
Now it’s in my head! And that’s a good thing.
Thanks Anne.
Stay safe.
I am of the opinion that tomorrow should be declared a national holiday. I do like your reference to being released from prison. We are no longer going to be held hostage by whatever that was …
Grey and gloomy here. Last week it was fog and gloom. But the hoar frost on the trees was gorgeous. Great for photos.
The puzzle is lovely. I wish I could do them, but my brain just can’t figure out how. Embroidery gives me that peace. I guess it is the steady in and out of the needle.
Stat safe. And warm
I agree! A national holiday – especially this year.
Stay safe, Trudy.
I’m waiting for that change and so grateful for it. Woke up to a message today from my daughter Sara that is covid positive. Her whole household on quarantine. She is the only one sick so far. I am so thankful she is doing ok and also that I’ve not been near them since Christmas. Its felt to dangerous for Mom and I and obviously it was and is. I’m 70 and Mom is 90 and we can’t find anywhere to get the vaccine yet either. Just no supplies getting to out to us. Praying Biden’s plan will make a difference. I’m trying to just survive today and praying for a peaceful tomorrow.
I’m so sorry to hear about Sara! How is she feeling Linda? I’m very glad you and your mom have kept away. Prayers for Sara and her family.
Stay safe, my friend.
Thank you Claudia. She is doing well but she says its kicked her butt. Fatigue, Fever and Body Aches. I’m just so thankful that so far she is doing well and the rest of the family seems to be covid free for now.
We’ll all be praying for them, Linda.
xo
hej, shanna …
praying for you all!
kathy in iowa
hej, linda mackean …
i’m praying for you and your family, too.
stay safe and well!
kathy in iowa
My life is remarkably boring these days. And January…is particularly long this year. Waiting…waiting. Almost over though. Tomorrow is the big day for which we have all been waiting.
I continue to get more hopeful every day. I’m trying to push the evil years aside, and make room in my brain for the ‘enlightened years.’ Like a bad memory…trying to bury it into the deepest recesses of my brain.
Puzzle coming along nicely. Such pretty colors…any chance you may frame it?
Stay safe! ;)
Yes. We’re the “walking wounded” but healing is right around the corner.
No to framing. I never framed the ones from last year! But John Derian (the puzzle came from his shop) includes a small print of the design so I think I’ll get that framed.
Stay safe, Donna!
Reading your blog adds some interest to my day. Thanks!
Ah, thank you, Kay!
Stay safe.
I am so ready for tomorrow. Prayers that it goes as planned.
Yes, indeed.
Stay safe, Cathy.
Claudia — today, here, is glorious–mostly sunny–40s–so wonderful after a week of clouds, rain, snow showers, cold–20s&low 30s–quite a lift for our spirits!!! am so anxious for Jan 20 — hoping all of it will be peaceful and safe. I think all of us have great expectations for Biden/Harris but also feel we must be patient b/c the destruction happened over 4 years and will require alot of time to correct. But the process MUST begin and I firmly believe Biden/Harris will work FOR ALL US, not just a select group. P.S. love this puzzle !!
Yes, we have to give them time. Trump has knowingly and deliberately left things in a mess for them.
Thanks so much, Linda.
Stay safe.
I keep thinking of “Les Mis” “One Day More.” And I’m very concerned but so hopeful. I hadn’t heard about the ICE separation — that’s so wrong. Can he just fire deJoy? I would hope so — or “reassign” him (preferably to the mail room in some isolated facility). The prison analogy is a good one.
I am signed up on three lists for the vaccine — the county, the hospital and Meijer — but no notification yet from anyone. We are very short of vaccine in this state — so short that they are allowing Big Gretch to release 60,000 doses (that wouldn’t even count the 65+ group in my county) that are for nursing homes (it will be replenished). But I’m seeing people from my area on FB say they had their shots so we’re moving, slow but sure.
I’m guessing you saw the article in Sunday’s times arts section titled “What Biden Can Do About the Arts.” (Or similar). And the casting in NYC for Mrs. Maisel and Law and Order SVU and their commitment to use NY actors who haven’t worked during Covid. I hope that’s all accurate. I know that’s not a lot of roles — but it’s at least a try.
The puzzle is gorgeous. I got one from a friend for Christmas of a repeating pattern of photographed pink roses, all very tight and no doubt miserable to do and I don’t think I can live with it for as long as it will take. I’m not sure it’s worth the real estate it will take up on the table! I guess pretty if you are super into pink! Still, winter is long….
That’s a great commitment but there are way too many actors out of work and those shows simply can’t cast them all, obviously. We haven’t had any calls for auditions – I don’t know if Maisel is even filming yet. If they are, they’ve just started. Don has done so many Law and Orders and spin-offs, I think they finally had to stop using him!
Here’s another part of the problem: many actors have had to move out of town – back home – in order to live – and they can’t necessarily get back for an audition. One actor I know has become a real estate agent. Such strange times. But some work is better than none!
Stay safe, Jeanie.
I am so looking forward to the inauguration. Your life is not boring it is more interesting than mine, changing diapers and making meals and laundry every day. Your puzzle is beautiful, I wish I had one. I do mine on line.
I think I said my posts were boring, not my life. I just don’t have a lot to write about nowadays. COVID isolation, too cold to be outdoors for long, etc.
I admire all you do for your daughter, Jan.
Stay safe.
Hi, Claudia, just For Comparison, Not Complaint, 70 years of age here no sign of vaccine on my Horizon.
I wonder if I might just offer a word to, Jan the last comment before mine?
Dear Jan, I have raised 8 kids and two husband, then I took custody of 2 little Granddaughters for
2 years each.. I cooked dinner every night, all yard work and repairs in the house.
I just retired from the State as the Virus hit. I just want to suggest that you try really as hard as you can to hold on to this time,, and try to keep your mind, and heart, grateful for it.I felt just like you do at that time) Now I am the most alone and feeling completely useless . The Work you do is so very important! and you will miss it one day! THANK YOU for Listening. -Judy A-
Was there a 70 and older group approved for vaccines? Or was in 75 and older? Anyway, I’m so sorry you haven’t been able to get a shot yet.
It sounds like the double whammy of retirement and COVID has been hard on you, Judy. I’m thinking of you.
And you aren’t useless!
Much love,
Claudia
One more day…I feel like a doctor has declared me cancer free! The last 5 years have literally nearly killed me and almost lost me my husband. I don’t or can’t expect that things will change right away, too much anger, division, and treasonous infiltration at the highest levels. But a lot of garbage is going out of the doors of D.C. so at least most of the stink will be gone by noon tomorrow. I’ve been devouring One Day More performances from youtube all afternoon, having a cleansing cry, and hoping that tomorrow we will find what our new administration has in store. One more day. We made it!!
Just watched the lights being lit in memory of the people who have died from COVID. We have compassion in the White House once again.
Stay safe, Nora!
One more day ~~ One day more. I have been humming that all day.
Watching the (FIRST!!) Nationwide Memorial to the 400,000 who have died from Covid. So much could have been changed, if only…………. And at the same time in the WH all they are worried about is how much money they can make from their record-making pardon numbers. What a waste of skin he is. I hope they have fumigated the WH thoroughly for all bugs (in all aspects) before the Bidens move in. Just Ewwww & Yuck!!!
Your posts are never boring. I so look forward to them every single day! Take care.
Yes, we watched it, too. So emotional. So beautiful. Thank God for a compassionate President.
Stay safe, Chris.
I taught the speeches of JF K and MLK and Lincoln…how a new kind man tomorrow…God is in control…prayers like some of the former presidents…I can breathe again…
Amen, Brenda.
Stay safe!
I love reading your blog everyday Claudia and the comments from the family you have created here. As for the mail, I received a text message this morning from a friend in NC thanking me for my Thanksgiving card. She received it today!!!
Wow! That’s truly late!
Stay safe, Donna.
I see the bright white light coming through now. It has just woken me up. Nearly one am here. Best Moyra
Thank you.
Stay safe, Moyra.
I also enjoy reading your posts each day. I am grateful that you share your life with us. When I read your posts and your reader’s comments I feel I am included in a conversation amongst friends. Thank you