An introduction to a new life
The world has changed again. Covid-19 is ravaging the world and none of us have any roadmap as to how to live life inside of a pandemic. Sure there's a few history books, but modern life doesn't fit neatly inside 18th century literature, so we are all finding our own path. The title of my blog comes from Frances Mayes, "Under the Tuscan Sun": “Any arbitrary turning along the way and I would be elsewhere; I would be different.” and life is certainly turning in unexpected and uncharted ways. I just wanted to collect up my thoughts like leaves and press them in my journal so I never forget....or so maybe no one forgets me. Basic medical supplies are either gone or running low across the world. I've been spending each night sewing up masks for those who are on the front lines in our hospitals, clinics, and stores. I keep thinking this is so very much exactly what my ancestors did, and yours too. They answered our nations call in times of war and supported the tro...