So, this won’t be a long article, and I honestly don’t even know why I’m writing it. I guess it is just habit. I’ve been writing this article for so long, my skin feels all itchy when it hasn’t been done. I’ve not left the house in days (save some dog walks away from other humans), and am thankful for all of the artists and businesses offering online entertainment (a special shout-out to The Fighting Jamesons who put on a great virtual show on the 17th).

Work From Home Exhibit A: Han Solo – not lifting a single paw to help out around here

Basically, I am using virtual spaces to socialize and in reality, I see my cats and dogs lounge around all day as I work. Also, I haven’t washed my hair, so enjoy that bit of TMI.

I am obviously not going to encourage you to get out and do anything. We have been asked to keep our groups down to 10 or less now. Places are closing for a while, restaurants are setting up delivery or curb-side pickups, etc. Netflix has launched a Netflix Party extension on Google Chrome (which I tried tonight with my son who is currently with his Dad). Video chats with my husband in England occur multiple times a day, and I continue my two jobs from home the best I am able. Otherwise, I am keeping my eyes peeled for fun like what the Push Comedy Theater is offering (there is an online Improvised Musical on Saturday), or like the virtual tours museums are offering.

Work From Home Exhibit B: Othello – wondering why I am not feeding him or taking him for a walk if I am already home.

If you are really jonesing to get out, stay away from others, be kind to those you do meet, offer to get groceries for someone who cannot leave, support local restaurants buy using curbside pickup or delivery, by your beer from local breweries who offer delivery or pickup, etc. And wash your f**king hands (you should always do that by the way; we aren’t savages).

Stay well everyone. Call your loved ones. Hopefully I will be overly busy trying to get all of those summer events on here for you soon. In the meantime, I guess I’ll go wash my hair.