ABSILVER's World

It is Monday, 142 days into the pandemic, and counting. I am usually a happy and optimistic person.   We are luckier than many as we have a nice home, low debt, are well fed and our families are healthy and safe.   I have Frank's love and yet I still get down just thinking about how this is day 142 and not knowing when this situation will end.   I also thought, I am not alone, and it might help others to know how I deal with these down moody times.   Exercise for the body: The mornings I go for my power walk sets up a much happier day then when I don't.  I walk with weights and do stretches along the way and is some good me time in the morning.  I am mentally productive in the morning but not the social being that many of you are and it helps my thoughts get organized for the day. Exercise for the Mind: I am taking online classes to focus on skills to sharpen my mind and resume. Some classes are technology-based like IBM'

I sit here. I sit in a home, a castle. There is a virus, my safe place. No mote, no drawbridge, but can't leave. I sit here. Not, always by choice. A dog to my right, snoring at peace. I am jealous. I sit here. Wondering about the future. Yoga, in the other room. Lucky the cat, resting on the bed.. I sit here. Debating mental vs. physical well-being. The size and beauty of the ocean brings me peace The distant horizon reminds me of my small part. I sit here. An optimist, in a world of chaos. Wondering how I fit. Dog moves closer to touch. I sit here. Faith, not sure. Jealous, of those that turn to God God, need not to worry about me, there is so much more. I sit here. Blame needs a target In times of crisis, hate rises. Hopeful that love will win again. I sit here. With wonder and hope. Sun shining and flowers blooming. The dog snores, the