Year Four, Day 302, Pandemic Times Day 51: "Stay Home - Stay Safe" Day 38: My New Running Partner

Honey Dog, My New Running Partner

Good Evening Friends!

Today is May 1, 2020. A new month. But everyday seems like the day before.

Today is day 38, of quarantine in Washington. Governor Jay Inslee just extended the "Stay Home -Stay Safe" mandate until May 31. So I guess you have to put up with me for 30 more days!

My hair will probably be completely gray by the time the quarantine is lifted. It's o.k. I got my first gray hair when I was 17. 40 years later, completely gray is well deserved.

I could cover the gray. I have a box of dye sitting here looking at me. But it would be fun to emerge from quarantine completely gray, blinking at the sunlight like a mole.

And hopefully in prime shape!

This morning I did 1.2 miles. With the Honey Dog! I was worried she would slow me down. But I think I slowed her down. I think I will take her out every morning. She is good motivation. Plus, with my granddaughter in the house, she is a little neglected.

She was good company. I think she will be my quarantine companion for the next month.

On that note, I need to sign off and do some piano practice.

Talk to you tomorrow.

Be safe, healthy and happy!

Love,

Zita

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