Tag Archives: pandemic

I Didn’t Want to Die during the Trump Administration

Posted on January 21, 2021 by jjmummert

January 21, 2021 I’m just going to say it: I did not want to die when Donald Trump was in office. Period. I said that flippantly yesterday while watching inauguration festivities, and gal pal, Lynette, sat right up and said, … Continue reading →

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PANDEMIC TIMES – CHANGING HOBBIES

Posted on November 30, 2020 by jjmummert

Monday, November 30, 2030 My two old guys, Cinnamon and Winston. Nov. 2020 C and W enjoying some pandemic down time….20 hrs. per day! From French to Sourdough Prior to the pandemic, I spent two years trying to re-learn French. … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Times: Soil, Sun, Rain, Beauty

Posted on August 24, 2020 by jjmummert

August 24, 2020 – mid-afternoon Blooms In addition to all the baking people have been doing during these pandemic times, growing things has also becomes more popular than ever. Whether it’s deciding to put out a few pots to grow … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Times: Yes, I Joined the COVID 19 Bread Making Craze and Returned to Reading Books

Posted on August 11, 2020 by jjmummert

Tuesday, August 11, 2020 – mid-morning Using My Stay-at-Home Time Constructively I know I’m not alone. We’ve all been adjusting to and living with various COVID 19 developments and restrictions for over six months now. We want it to end. … Continue reading →

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Parental Journal 109 from Planet Elderly: Pandemic Window Visit with Mom

Posted on May 19, 2020 by jjmummert

Now I See You! I was thrilled to receive an email from Lenoir Woods, Mom’s long term care community, inviting me to have a window visit with her. We had had a Zoom visit, but this would be a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Parental Journal 108 from Planet Elderly: First Zoom Session with Mom

Posted on May 5, 2020 by jjmummert

Monday, May 5, 2020 early afternoon “Your Teeth Are So White” I am very grateful for some Zoom time with Mom a while back. It was arranged by the Director of Activities. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but … Continue reading →

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