Given the current circumstances, I cannot possibly get away with saying I don't have time for a blog post, so here goes.

We are still in Florida. Here, the state is pretty much leaving things up to counties and even cities to decide how to respond to the COVID-19 epidemic. Restaurants and other gathering places are closed, and most activities are cancelled, but some beaches, golf courses, and even a few swimming pools are still open. All activities and facilities (except the laundry room) at the RV park where we are staying closed about two weeks ago, and many campers have left.

We have been staying home since Monday, and plan to keep to ourselves until, and after, we get back to Ohio. After all, we have a grandson arriving May 1, and we want to be healthy when he makes his appearance. We did, however have to make a quick run to WalMart for a few supplies this morning. I was relieved to see that it was not crowded and therefore easy to keep our distance. See for yourself:

I am not even close to running out of things to do. I've finished two books and am way behind on The New Yorker. I have knitting (baby cocoon) and sewing {Christmas stocking) projects underway for the baby. Like the good little girl that I am, I brought coloring books and a pot holder loom with me in case I get really bored. So I have a few random pics to share from the last couple of weeks.

We made friends with our RV neighbors Jane and Randy this winter. Fun and lovely people from Alabama. They have taken up golf this year so we got in the habit of playing a little nine-hole course nearby on Sundays. I stuck strictly to cart driving as it's hard for me to see one, not to even mention 300, yards ahead of me. So they spent time sweating, swinging and laughing around the course while I took a picture here and there.

Earlier in the month we got to see my sister-in-law Michelle. She took a little spring break trip to visit friends and family down this way. We met up with her in St. Petersburg for lunch before she headed back home.  It was fun to catch up as we dined outdoors and dockside where we saw a couple of floating bars of the tiki hut and shark varieties.

When self-isolating, pets find it so comforting to have a service human around.

With studios and classes closed here, I was so glad to find that my yoga teachers at home are offering on-line classes, which I enjoy from my outdoor studio!

So here we are, adapting to these strange circumstances. I am thankful that my friends and family are healthy and pray that they stay well. As Larry David would say, that being said, we will figure this out and make our way through it together. Namaste.

I have been taking some classes at Heartwood Yoga Institute for the last couple of months. It’s located on seven acres about 10 miles west of Bradenton. It’s a pleasant drive out of town and past a number of small ranches. Heartwood offers a variety of yoga programs, classes, and training for those who want to become certified teachers. It is, appropriately, a calm and peaceful place.

Well that month went fast! Kate, Ben and Dave arrived on the fourth for a week. They stayed out at the beach, and we spent the days enjoying their company out there. There was some boating, beach walks, lots of swimming, and many meals.

This view of the bay from their balcony caught the moon rising on the left and the setting sun’s reflection on the water to the right.

We went boating on what turned out to be a very chilly morning.

And these photos are from a visit to Annie’s Bait and Tackle where we (yes, it’s true) had lunch, and I finally gave in and bought a shirt. One of the pics below actually contains a shot of Annie’s, where the food is not fancy, but always good. Don’t know about the bait because I’m not much of a fisherman.

The week included a trip to Mixon’s, naturally. All in all, very typical of the many times we’ve spent here. So much fun to share it with some family.

We ended the month with a quick visit with Peggy and Wally Hysell. We spent A very windy Leap Day touring Anna Maria Island and showing them some of our favorite places there.