Thoughts from a Hamilton County Mom

As our nation begins to reopen after the devastating Clovid-19 pandemic, it seems that everyone has a different opinion on if we are ready and how that should look.  Some people see us as not ready to let certain businesses be open and patrons moving about in them. There are people that have barley left the house in 9 weeks and if they did it was absolutely necessary and you bet they had a mask and sometimes even gloves on. Some people haven't been closer than the recommended 6 feet from anyone other than their immediate family at all. They are not sure when they will feel safe to get back to normal(ish) but its not going to be til after the vaccine is readily available.  Then there are others who either by choice or necessity have ventured out of the house freely. Any store that was open they were there wanting to buy something. They let their kids play with friends and support local restaurants and business as much as possible by placing pick-up orders. They might have a m...

As we can see the light at the end of the long, dark tunnel for the Coronavirus quarantine I realize that I have gotten used to staying at home so much. While I cannot wait to get back out there and go to a store, dine out and travel, I realize there are some aspects of this ‘stay at home’ order that I will miss. I’ll miss my wardrobe staples. Out of the almost 2 months we have been told to stay at home I have worn leggings, gym shorts or pajamas all of the time. I have been beyond comfortable for so long I don’t know if I’ll be able to even think about constrictive clothing again. The next time I have to put on heels I’ll probably fall. I love these comfy clothes so much I might not be able to give them up. Hugh Hefner had it right. I’ll miss working from home full time. Getting up 5 minutes before I should start working has been fabulous. It’s amazing how much you get done when everything is remote. Former meetings that would take an hour can be summed up in 15 minutes. I...