Si, Se Puede--Yes, you can!

1. Days are all kind of blending into the same. Yet, I'm glad I live in a state where a governor has stepped up and is actually trying to do something with this pandemic. 2. Today tRump tweeted this: Then right after he tweeted this, right-wing protesters protested in front of Mineesota governor's home. And if you read that first tweet, it implies that Virginia will take away their guns. This is frightening. And yet nothing still isn't being done. 3. Here's a link to the protesters: https://kstp.com/news/trump-responds-to-planned-protest-at-minnesota-governors-residence/5703075/ KSTP Updated: April 17, 2020 04:59 PM Created: April 17, 2020 10:51 AM Friday morning, President Donald Trump responded to a planned protest at the Minnesota Governor's Residence over the state's 'stay at home' order aimed at combating COVID-19.  The president tweeted, "LIBERATE MINNESOTA," which is the name used by the event's organi

**As of today there are 9100+ cases of Covid-19.  In the US 525,000+ cases and 20,414 deaths. Well, tRump was right. He said he'd make us 'Number 1' in the world. Only in this case we're #1 in deaths. 1. Today is Easter and well, since California still has a Stay at Home order, no church services. I did watch this from Andrea Bocelli: Gorgeous backdrop in a church in Milan. 2. Speaking of Stay at Home order, California governor Newsom just extended it to May 15th. Which means we'll be in quarantine for two months. Add to the time I've been home after breaking my ankle. Over 4 months. And this is becoming our new 'norm'. Going outside wearing masks. Social distancing. Can't wait when this is over.... 3. Loved this new version of SNL. 4. Also loved attending a zoom session of OCCRWA. The speaker spoke on the darkest moment in your writing. 5. Able to walk a little more. Not much, but it's something. Stay home. Stay s

1. So my usual schedule now with the Stay at Home order is something like this: 8:30 get up when husband goes into his office to work 9-10am Heat ankle while watching NY governor Cuomo's daily reports. 10-11am Do physical therapy stretches; check emails; read social media 11-12am write 12 Lunch watch Ca Governor Newsom's daily reports 1-3pm Write/research 3-4 Go over Italian lessons 4-5 Read 5 Dinner 5-6 watch news/LA mayor's daily report 6-7 Heat ankle and later do physical therapy exercises 10 bed **Repeat We're been good social distancing and staying home. Husband goes out 1-2xs a week to grocery shop Son goes out 2xs to shop and help out with errands 2. As of today here's the Covid-19 cases/deaths ORANGE COUNTY, CA —The number of new coronavirus cases increased by 67 on Thursday, the Orange County Health Care Agency reported. A total of 1,079 have tested positive for the virus since the agency began collecting data in  Orange County.  It i

Going on third week of Stay at Home order here in California. I'm still not able to walk with crutches and a boot. I canceled my physical therapy appointment last Friday after LA mayor and then our governor told us to wear masks when we leave our houses. Since I didn't have a mask, I didn't go to appointment. 1. The only time husband leaves is to go shopping and then pick up curbside dinner. So two times a week. Son goes out to do some shopping and picks up some things for me. Today he did wear gloves and the other day wore a mask. The big thing now is making your own masks. 2. My daily Stay at Home schedule includes mediating for 10 minutes, doing physical therapy stretches, and watching NY governor Cuomo and later Ca governor Newman's daily conferences. I refuse to watch tRump's so-called conferences, which are really 'rallies'. 3. Most people here in California are following the Stay at Home order, but there are a few that aren't and are put

1. So husband broke down and wore a mask when he went out to go grocery shopping. Said he saw others doing the same thing.  The thing is there's so much misinfo out there right now and when Dr. Fauci was asked about it? Here's what he said: 'It's under serious consideration': https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/31/fauci-mask-recommendation-coronavirus-157476 2. So my daily schedule looking like this: 8:30am up/get ready for day 9:30am feed Damon, get breakfast 10:00am watch CNN for updates on Covid-19 virus **Unless it's tRump, then I turn off TV 10-11am heat ankle and do physical therapy exercises 12 lunch 1-3 **Writing time 3pm Italian lessons 4pm Read 5pm Dinner 6pm clean up/heat ankle 6-7pm physical therapy 8-10pm TV I've been going to bed around 11-11:30pm **Then repeat. My goals are to be able to drive again on April 11th and pick up a Coffee Bean & Tea leaf drink: 3. Currently reading BETWEEN BURNING WORLDS wh

1. So the US is now the highest nation in the world with the most deaths of the Covid-19 virus. And then tRump tweeted this: Donald J. Trump     @realDonaldTrump 4h “President Trump is a ratings hit. Since reviving the daily White House briefing Mr. Trump and his coronavirus updates have attracted an average audience of 8.5 million on cable news, roughly the viewership of the season finale of ‘The Bachelor.’ Numbers are continuing to rise... 47k Reply 16k Retweet 69k Like More options Drag to Collection Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump ...On Monday, nearly 12.2 million people watched Mr. Trump’s briefing on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC, according to Nielsen — ‘Monday Night Football’ numbers. Millions more are watching on ABC, CBS, NBC and online streaming sites, and the audience is expanding. On Monday, Fox News... 10:48am · 29 Mar 2020  ·  Twitter for iPhone 2,402 2,403 Replies 3,319 3,320 Retweets 12,296 12,300

1. Watched CNN interview with Dr. Fauci. He's someone I trust. Also an interview with Bill Gates who went over the pandemic and his views/suggestions. Like I said before I'm only listening to our governor, scientists, and doctors. Here's the status so far on the Covid-19 virus. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/26/world/coronavirus-news.html And tRump goes on Fox news and says it's all overblown. Makes me ill and very afraid. 2. During our Stay at Home order, I've been taking online Italian classes. Also catching up on reading. Just finished reading GIRLS WITH RAZOR HEARTS by Suzanne Young. My YA Books Central review: https://www.yabookscentral.com/yafiction/24915-girls-with-razor-hearts 3. Didn't go shopping today. Did get an email from Walmart saying my order was delayed. Ugh. And I'd do anything for antibacterial wipes. No one has any. 4. Still going to physical therapy and doing my daily stretches. I can walk using my boot to and from

1. There's a lot of stupid out there right now. Including our so-called president-and I use that word loosely-saying that he wants all Americans to be back to work by Easter. Never mind that right now New York is the epicenter of the Covid-19 virus. WHO officials and scientists have warned us that this pandemic will get worse before it gets better. Son went shopping at Target and here's a photo he took of the empty toilet paper shelves: 2. This man says that grandparents are willing to die so that the economy can be better. Uh, I just turned 60, and I'm not willing to do that so some rich CEOs and tRump can get richer. 3. Dr. Fauci is who I'm listening to right now on what to do to protect myself from the Covid-19 virus: 4.  Physical therapy session today was painful, but I'm getting more mobility in my foot. So that is good: 5. And a little humor:

1. Okay, now I get why basic food items like eggs, flour, yeast, milk are off the shelves. We were able to get some eggs and I had butter. So I did some stress cooking and made some homemade Toll House cookies. Son went shopping yesterday and shared how the shelves are empty of bread, eggs, milk, flour, and even, beer. "Mom, there was no beer and absolutely no alcohol." So I'm thinking some people need a drink or two just to deal with the fear of getting Covid-19 and the stress of worrying if they'll get laid off due to the Stay at Home order or watching yet another daily episode of tRump's thinly veiled rallies. Speaking of... 2. I also have decided I won't watch anymore of tRump's conferences. The lies are only adding to the fear right now. Who am I watching? Our California governor's conferences and also the mayor of Los Angeles. These men have stepped up to the plate and are doing what they can to stop this virus. Thank you! 3. Then

1. So husband  tells me this morning he 'thinks' he might have the virus. We tried to figure this out. It's been almost a month since he started coughing. He doesn't have any of the other symptoms. I'd love to get him tested to be sure, but even though the idiot in chief says anybody who wants the test can get it? We all know the truth. 2. I refused to listen to today's conference. I just know tRump will be lying and self-congratulating himself. Just ugh. 3. Teen went shopping and called me, "Mom, there's absolutely nothing on the shelves. There's not even any beer or alcohol." **So we all know how some people are coping with being quarantined right now. Back in 2009, when doctors thought son had the swine flu, we were quarantined for a week. And I thought that was bad. Ugh. This current stay in home order I fear will be longer than 15 days. 4. Thinking I'm going to cook some homemade chocolate chip cookies. 5. Love this In

1. Stay at home life is going on as usual. I've been pushing stretching so I can get in my boot and I can DRIVE/WALK again. You don't know how much you take for advantage just walk until that ability is taken. 2. So teen got a call from fast food place that he wasn't 'needed' at work today. Of course I was nervous this meant more. You never know. Everyday things change. It's a scary world out there right now. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-who/who-message-to-youth-on-virus-you-are-not-invincible-idUSKBN21733O 3. THIS. I have a feeling tRump will come back and try to say he had nothing to do with this pandemic. Maybe he didn't, but he could have helped our nation be better prepared. By disbanding the Pandemic committee in 2018 and then to call it a 'hoax', our nation lost valuable time to be better prepared for the virus. 4. Didn't know that Apple TV has AMAZING STORIE

1. It just continues to get worse. tRump continues to lie to the American people. And when one reporter asks him if he has any reassuring words for us during this time? Not what we need to hear right now. 2. This is what Rachel Maddow says: https://twitter.com/MaddowBlog/status/1241184095302008835 Maddow: If Trump is going to keep lying like he has been every day on stuff this important, we should, all of us, stop broadcasting it. Honestly, it's going to cost lives. I agree. His so-called conferences are basically his political rallies where he craves adoration. 3. Got this from my younger sister in Sacramento: I just heard from my friend in Italy today we spoke through WhatsApp and he said the president there is extending the quarantine longer than April 7 th because the numbers are doubling. GG texted me today that they blocked off her area and the numbers there tripled in a 24 hour period. **And I also got an email from a woman in my church, asking membe

**As of 6:30 pm PST our governor has just issued a 'stay at home' order, meaning nothing essential will be open like gyms. Just take-out, delivery. 1. Today someone informed me that the one France study that Advil hurts anyone who has the Covid-19 virus has been picked up by WHO. They're now recommending using Tylenol. Guess what's out of the stores now? Seriously, people, why are you hoarding? And this morning a reporter said people were lining up at the Glendale Costco at 4 in the morning. 4 in the morning! 2. Was able to send off a query this morning. 3. Decided I won't turn TV on at 9 in the morning. tRump only is reinforcing the fear and panic out there. He's trying to gaslight the American people by saying he 'always' knew it was a pandemic before they called it that. Uh, hate to tell you this, tRump, but we can go back and prove what you really said: So last year 37,000 Americans died from the common Flu. It averages between 27,