Wednesday, March 25, 2020

how's that working for you?

March 20, 2020

In case you're wondering...and I know you are, monitoring my news intake works. Slept like the proverbial baby last night. First time in five days.

I'll admit to having some wall-to-wall news withdrawal symptoms but am slightly less antsy and feeling drawn to just check...

The other good news is that, and maybe some of you less compulsive news consumers know this already, I have more time. I feel a bit like a marble rattling around in an empty can but I'll adjust. I'm finding that I'm better able to focus too and with that in mind...

I scored some great books at the library before they closed for the short-term and was told not to worry about the due dates. Wow, imagine that, Karen, no reading-to-deadline. I feel as though I'm getting away with something. This is working out already...and for now. 

Library closures provide a great reason to re-purpose my clunky old tablet as an e-reader and take advantage of the services available through my library system online. Again, this is probably old hat for many but new for me who loves the feel of "real" books and magazines.

Small doses of trustworthy news combined with some healthy distractions and a comfortable routine. I'm finding my way as we all are and the really good news: I'm not dreaming about toilet paper!

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