Isolation Diary: Today was an at home alone day. In this circumstance of diminished social interaction I find that I experience a sense of isolation, sort of a disorientation, after in person encounters with my family (of which there are many), or friends (of which there are very few), or Zoom meetings. All of which are unfailingly pleasant and even highly enjoyable. And I think this must be caused by the constraint of staying safe. Not having the choice to go to a movie or a museum. Or meet someone new!!! Have a conversation with a stranger. You know…..I would like to be in a situation where I could say, “Have a good day.” to a person after a short encounter. And what about all the people I know that I want to know better? Where are you? Not in my back yard. Not in my kitchen. Not in my sewing room. Not at Jessie’s house. Not at Maggie’s house. Out there. Out there. All that said I wasn’t exactly idle today. Granted I did take an afternoon nap because I had slept very badly. Two garden sessions…morning and early evening. Continued study for the next D and D campaign for which I will be the DM. I am considering some story adjustments and obstacle encounters. Exercised and practiced tai chi. Made first batch of fig sauce from harvest from my tree. Even sewed a bit. I have many resources and many interests but still……oh, my gosh……I miss you all.
Jeremy A.
Miss you Ruth.Claudette W.
Hi Ruth. I feel the same way. I miss new adventures, on which I thrive. Yet I’m grateful for being and staying safe.
Much love.Natasha P.
Sending a hug via airspace until we can have a real onePeter E.
I miss you too.Anna M.
Stay safe and healthy!Joyce H.
I miss you too Ruth!Sandy R.
Sending hugs!Shelley W.
OMG – I can’t wait to tell Yogi that you’re DMing!!!Holly B.
We miss you too, Ruth!!!! Love your isolation diary.Laura E.F.
Miss you, too!Karen I.L.