Self-isolating in Grand Rapids: week 1.5

detail, the Church of Saint-Philippe du Roule c. 1876 by Jean Beraud 

The world is quietly shutting down, for how long is anybody's guess.  Michigan has just passed 1,000 cases of Covid-19 which some 15 deaths. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has today called for a 3-week period of mandatory self-isolation, excepting only necessary trips. Presumably necessary means trips to the grocery store only. We plan to do store pickup.

Good news from abroad though - we heard from Magali hunkered down in a Paris suburb and she is well and in good spirits -- typical Mag! And Richard and Pauline in St. Albans, England are also well and also in good health and spirits. We wish the best of health and spirits for friends wherever you are sheltering.

Susan and her siblings and several nieces and a nephew and their families all joined together online to play the family Bernice game yesterday, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The video conference was arranged and moderated by niece Melissa who is also prepping a taped version for grandma (Bernice) to see since she was unable to play.

I cannot emphasize this enough: stay in, stay healthy and we'll see you on the other side of this thing - because it will end.