1. Power outages. I am typing this at my school since I am not able to do anything – the school lost power about an hour ago. Sheltering in place. No lights, no WiFi, no copiers. Walking in the dark hallways and escorting students to bathrooms. *update- early dismissal. Everyone is going home.
This week in New a Jersey we have had such tremendous wind gusts that we lost power at the house on Wednesday night. Took showers in candle light and used camping lanterns.
2. Got his post card from California ❤️
3. Stopped by the library with my big little boy to read some books.
4. Cold. I got “concrud” on Wednesday and Thursday. I attended a conference last week, and sure enough, got a cold on Wednesday and Thursday. Body aches and soar throat. Today I am at work, in a mask, but still feeling a bit weak.
5. Reading. Orhan Pamuk’s “A Strangeness in My Mind” is sooo good. It’s about a life of a yoghurt and boza seller in Istanbul. I’ve never had an interest to visit Turkey but now I do. In fact, maybe a month trip- two weeks in Greece and two weeks in Turkey?..
Bonus:
I’d like to share this link from the Lit Hub. Nicole Graev Lipson writes about motherhood loneliness and sacrifice. The essay made me feel seen. She has a whole book of essays that I want to get.
This weekend…
Tonight is Kodo in Morristown! Going alone since T has the kids. Will go out to dinner with them before then zoom over to Morristown.
Saturday is typical… My last yoga class, gymnastics, skates, piano. Cleaning the house since it’s looking kind of cruddy. Putting away laundry.
On Sunday, I had grand plans to go to NYC with the kids, to visit Morgan Library and Museum. But I still feel like I am recovering so will probably scrap that.
Happy weekend!
What’s going on in your world? How was your week?
Mom of Children 