Comments on: My Target Treats are out of Quarantine

By: laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:26:54 +0000

In reply to Mary.

Your hubby just might have a point – however the fallout would still result in tremendous collateral damage…sigh.
Caution – what follows could be construed by some as being an unfair rant, proceed at own risk:
‘Recovery of the economy’ is not even accurate in our state as it really never was halted…this governor has undermined all front line workers and his constituents by his laissez-faire attitude and put them/us on the bottom of the ‘important’ list from day one.
It’s worth noting that the streets here have never been ‘eerily empty’ even during the less than 2 weeks of the impotent state orders of ‘Stay at Home. Stay at Work.’ From day one, (way back in early March) hubby and I have been acting (not reacting) on high alert regardless of the masses surrounding us who live life as if nothing is different…
Thanks for understanding the complexities (and perplexities to a non-southerner) of Southern living…which really is influencing the thinking of most of the US without regard to regionality.

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:19:46 +0000

And I see in the news that your governor has joined the “recovery of the economy is more important than saving lives” crowd and plans to reopen everything. I keep thinking this is the type of thinking natural selection takes care of, but my husband says “not fast enough.” Stay safe.

By: laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:32:37 +0000

In reply to Marty. Oh I think our two governors pass notes to each other while sitting at the feet of you-know-who during those long-winded, devoid-of-fact press conferences that are incorrectly named 'updates' on COVID. We're right behind you with our beaches re-opening tomorrow (Monday), along with all retail stores...At least that's what the 'pre-announcement' on the official announcement has stated... Oh and about finding things terribly disturbing, I thought of this song...Check it out for a COVID craziness break!

By: laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:14:01 +0000

In reply to Ally Bean.

Glad to add some possible variety to your COVID shopping routine, Ally! I hope they keep these special hours around here now that the governor is re-opening all beaches and retail stores back up and running starting tomorrow…
– sigh –

By: laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:10:18 +0000

In reply to Mariss Stevens.

11 more days of you sequestered and working in your quilt studio will no doubt result in mega-mountains of quality stitchery – Kantha and myriad of other techniques you are so well-versed in…go for it!

By: laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:05:11 +0000

In reply to Janis.

As per the mail, we take the junk immediately to the garbage can, then depending upon the importance of the mail remaining I’ll either swipe the outer envelopes with a disinfectant wipe or just set them in the quarantine corner before opening. Additionally, if it’s an exciting note from someone special that we can’t wait to open or an actual package…yep, we err on the side of caution and put them into quarantine!!!! Might sound obsessive, but well what can I say we live in SC and if we don’t take care of ourselves, no one around here is gonna cry in their hominy grits over us!
Speaking of which starting Monday (tomorrow) the SC beaches are officially re-opening along with all retail stores…’piece of work’ is such a kinder, gentler way of saying it, Janis. 😉

By: Marty

Marty — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:31:29 +0000

Dear G-d, I finally found a state that at least matches Florida’s convoluted, “we’ll say anything if it sounds remotely safe” set of policies right now. “Stay Home, Stay at Work” seriously??!!!! OMG. Here, they announced rules for beach visits, now that they’ve opened those back up again. Among them are that you are not allowed to sit (i.e.one should only walk, run, jog, etc.). I haven’t figured that one out yet.
I totally get your Target visit, Laura. We went to the grocery store yesterday for the first time in a week, and it felt like FREEDOM! I wandered at the chip and pretzel aisle for at least ten minutes; didn’t buy anything, mind you, but it was exciting to look at all the products. Yes, I find that terribly disturbing also.
Continue to be safe!

By: Ally Bean

Ally Bean — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:41:47 +0000

Well now I wonder if our Target has special shopping hours? It sounds like you scored big when you went shopping there, like a wild child on the loose. I like your quarantine corner concept. We’re not buying much other than food, but if we do we will follow your lead. Happy walking and reading.

By: Mariss Stevens

Mariss Stevens — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:36:31 +0000

In reply to laura bruno lilly. Thanks for the solidarity. 11 days to go until lockdown ends.

By: laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 13:56:05 +0000

In reply to tierneycreates.

Yep, just one more hugely glaring difference between my (and hubby’s) Western sensibilities and the staid culture of the Deep South.
But I won’t go there…
Glad you found some hands-on reading material – I especially enjoy the photo layouts in mags.
BTW: I’m enjoying the Jane Dunnewold vids you recommended on your blog lately.