Author Archives: A Dreamer

Fairly certain it’s Wednesday…

Posted on May 13, 2020 by A Dreamer

If nothing else, it’s definitely a weekday. Tuesdays are now grocery pickup day. Giant/Peapod has been great, if a little wonky. If you put something in your basket and it goes out of stock before you your final checkout, you … Continue reading →

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Watching the UK this morning

Posted on May 11, 2020 by A Dreamer

Boris Johnson is trying to open things up and the rest of UK leadership is responding with “Fuck that noise.” (Seriously, “stay alert” – what the hell?) Northern Virginia appears to be taking the same route with regards to Virginia’s … Continue reading →

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Well, past time to start yoga again.

Posted on May 10, 2020 by A Dreamer

Thanks to the LilyMonster. She’s been quite protective of me at night lately, which is lovely and sweet, but this also manifests as her starting the night down by my knees and slowly moving up the bed over the course … Continue reading →

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Up too early for a Saturday yet again.

Posted on May 9, 2020 by A Dreamer

Seriously, my ass rolled out of bed at 9:30 this morning. IT’S SATURDAY, I’M ALLOWED TO SLEEP TIL WHENEVER. Whenever is not supposed to be 9:30! My brother was up even earlier than I was, so we at least avoided … Continue reading →

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Of course…

Posted on May 8, 2020 by A Dreamer

No sooner did I make a larger than normal order of coffee beans, and more syrups, I find out that my local Starbucks is open again for grab & go service. Spent part of my afternoon off listening to the … Continue reading →

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We made it to another Friday

Posted on May 8, 2020 by A Dreamer

Day 57 of all this and Happy VE Day! The BBC is interviewing a historian about women in the war and she talked about how women were doing all kinds of war related work and then taking care of everything … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday…

Posted on May 7, 2020 by A Dreamer

So, what was I doing a year ago today… Oh, whatever I wanted. What was that like again? In some good news, it seems our pay cuts start with the first full pay period in May vs. the first paycheck … Continue reading →

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Well, damnit

Posted on May 6, 2020 by A Dreamer

For a few minutes this morning, I thought it was Thursday. Alas, it is not. (For anyone that needs to know – it is Wednesday.) Had my first “whoa, why isn’t anyone social distancing” moment in a dream last night. … Continue reading →

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Hey, it’s Cinco de Mayo!

Posted on May 5, 2020 by A Dreamer

And guess who forgot to put Coronas and limes on the grocery list for today’s pickup? So, my company has done a nice thing, for the next month and a half, we get to knock off early every other Friday. … Continue reading →

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Oh No, Not Love Island!

Posted on May 4, 2020 by A Dreamer

There will be no 2020 season of Love Island. While I can’t say I ever watched this particular program, it does make me wonder how many other shows won’t be able to safely restart production this year. To the Love … Continue reading →

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