Category Archives: Corona virus

Saturday, bathrooms, routines, and random thoughts

Posted on July 24, 2021 by suziecreamcheese

We are creatures of habit here in the kingdom. Disruptions to our routine are not met with joy but we manage to adjust when we have to – Bear’s work schedule has gone from second shift when I first met … Continue reading →

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It’s snowing and we’ve become a nation of woosies

Posted on December 16, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

I hate snow. Anyone who’s known me for more than 5 minutes knows that I hate snow with a burning hatred that I reserve for few things. There are many reasons for this hatred – one of them is the … Continue reading →

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Do you remember?

Posted on December 4, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

Do you remember walking into a store and seeing smiles? Do you remember seeing shelves full of goods, more than you could ever want? Do you remember turning on the news and seeing actual stories, real reporting? Do you remember … Continue reading →

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No, *Janet, you will not ruin Christmas

Posted on November 23, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

*with apologies to anyone named Janet My oldest sister would have loved what’s going on in the world today. Janet, yes that was her name, loved rules. She had rules for everything, from how to vacuum a floor – you … Continue reading →

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Fear and loathing

Posted on November 16, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

Trigger warning – I use the f word a lot in this post. (sorry) I’ve been trying to write something for over a week and I just can’t seem to get past a few paragraphs. Most days I walk around … Continue reading →

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Ration books and memories

Posted on November 5, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

My mother lived through both WWII and the Great Depression. On rare occasions, normally when someone of her generation was present, she would talk about those times. She was a great believer in “use it up, wear it out, make … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock

Posted on October 14, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

Almost 20 years ago I moved from Upstate NY to south central PA. I had spent the past 10 years in academia and moved in with my Bear, who worked for Harley Davidson. Factory life and academia are like two … Continue reading →

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2 weeks has become 6 months

Posted on September 9, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

Two weeks to flatten the curve. That’s what they told us. Two weeks, we just had to stay apart and wash our hands till the skin fell off and everything would be fine. And we did it. And it worked. … Continue reading →

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Google is not your friend

Posted on September 3, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

Well, not mine, anyway. I’m a hypochondriac. I get a pain, and I know I’m dying. Seriously, I’ve been at death’s door so many times that Death is probably ready to just boot my ass through to get it over … Continue reading →

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Masks

Posted on August 5, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

I spent a few hours the past couple of days making masks. I honestly hate them. I’m not really sure they do a bit of good, but they’re “required” in some places and I have friends and family who will … Continue reading →

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