Monday, April 13, 2020

Monday, April 13, 2020

Tonight's picture was taken in April of 2009. That day, Peter and I took Mattie to the Washington Mall. Near us were ducks, and I had brought lots of bread for Mattie to feed them. An activity he loved to do. Every time we pass this part of the Mall now, we remember this moment in time. 

Quote of the day: Today's coronavirus update from Johns Hopkins. The map above illustrates coronavirus cases by COUNTY in the USA.

• number of people who have been diagnosed with the virus: 572,597
• number of people who died from the virus: 23,078

Honestly with all that has been going on, Easter was not really on my radar scope last week. Well that was until the end of the week, when I put into context the date and our reality beyond the coronavirus. 

Typically I don't bake because with just Peter and I at home, it isn't conducive to making bigger desserts. But in honor of Easter, we baked a fresh blueberry and sour cream cake. 

Our daily commitment is to go on a long walk. I did not think that was going to happen today given the threat of rain. But we journeyed out after a storm. You can see the Washington Mall looked like a lake. 

However, while walking, another storm came upon us. Literally there were 40mph winds, intense rain, and pollen flying everywhere. I had an umbrella, but that didn't help. I was soaked and the wind blew up so much pollen that I got into a coughing fit. I couldn't catch my breath from so much coughing.  Thankfully I am fine and allergy meds helped tremendously. 

This is the National Mall! Desolate. We may have passed ten people in total along our walk. 

I made this video for my friend Margy today. It is her birthday and typically we celebrate together. But given the coronavirus and Margy's compromised immunity from cancer treatment, only virtual connections are possible.