There are millions people who are virtually untouched by the horrors of the corona virus. Other than the “inconvenience” of shelter in place, they have not lost loved ones or been forced to interact with the healthcare system. The news of the happenings in the continental US, might as well be about some far-flung country,…
COVID 19 may very well lead to my death. People don’t seem to comprehend wearing facial coverings in public, so I got the full effect of neighbor’s look I encountered in the lobby. The jaw dropped and eyebrows shot up with a “why are you in this building” look. There was no sign of recognition.…
I accidentally ingested bleach. ACCIDENTALLY, people. The short version is the bleach dispenser still had liquid in it after the wash cycle. I was sure it was water, but, before ruining a load a clothes, I dipped in a finger and tasted. Definitely not water.¹ I had good intentions and it worked, my favorite jeans…
You cannot jump in the water, hold your breath and call it swimming. You might, with good breath control last about 2 minutes. Unless there is a miracle, you’re going to drown and as Brad Pitt reminded us, a miracle should not be plan a¹. During the first month of shelter in place, I was…
I walked a brisk two miles on Tuesday; who needs a treadmill when you can just run thru your condo- a workout obstacle circuit. While my cardio was complete, my mental state was questionable. There was nothing prohibitive about going outside; my behavior was neurotic with a hint of agoraphobia. COVID19 has stressed out the…
We’re asking the wrong questions; we’re having the wrong conversations. It’s not when the lock down will end; it’s not when to relax social distancing. The question is how. This is not a weather disaster that subsides and clean up starts. The “models” discussed are when the outbreak will peak, who will be impacted and…
Balancing on unstable surfaces in the time of corona and shelter in place is something we are all doing right now. Here is a first person account of COVID19. My friend Emma wrote this wonderful post on corona (or something like it) Enjoy. Looking for ways to help during this crisis? If you have the…
“Bless their pea picking little hearts.” It’s a southern term from my childhood used when someone was doing the most idiotic thing. In the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, “Y’all, please stop picking those peas now. Please.” This isn’t a hoax or an exaggeration. The virus causes respiratory failure, which damages the longhand even with…
“How do you do this? How do you work from home?” That was my brother this week; he has just entered his work from home phase. I have not left my place in 8 days; I’m sheltered in place. Left alone to my own devices with no adult supervision. As with most people, my thoughts have spiraled out of control. So, this week, rather than words, I have actions. Below are a set of desk yoga videos for those working at home and a couple of high intensity workouts for those without a gym. We’re trying to balance in unchartered territory, be nice, be community, be love.
https://www.bousyoga.com/videos
