Self-isolating in Grand Rapids: week 5.5

Morning awakening, 1876, Eva Gonzales

Gorgeous weather here in west Michigan. The temperatures have been a bit on the low side but we have incredible sunny days and our nights have given us here an extraordinary glimpse of the planet Venus.

Other news is not so good. The number of cases of Covid-19 in Michigan are now over 31,000 with almost 3,400 deaths, and yet many folks are clamoring to be let go from the stay-at-home restrictions. One can understand the frustration of inactivity and, more to the point perhaps, the growing concern over a stagnant economy. But, if an incurable, lethal  virus wasn't bad enough we have the double whammy of an in inept, incompetent and uncaring national leadership to see us through to the eventual kickstarting our federal infrastructure. Scary, indeed.

We remain safe and healthy, thank you, enjoying meals at home, lots of fresh-baked pastries, good books and the company of each other. No gunplay yet.

Be well, be safe, and above all, be happy!