A to Z Challenge: My theme this year is NYC before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ARTS CALENDAR: It only took me a year to figure out I needed one. New York City is a busy place, comprised with only what I can describe as an incessant plethora of activities. I shouldn’t have been surprised, given it was one of the reasons we moved here; I just didn’t realize it’d require a pocket guide to keep track.
March was shaping up to be a busy month of culture for me with a variety of new museum exhibits, poetry workshops and readings, and concerts. I can’t bring myself to the turn the page and see Elton John, Barclays Center, written under April 11. Who knew March would be the longest month of nothing.
Fortunately, most museums have opened up their virtual doors so we can at least check out exhibits from afar, but otherwise, it’s all on hold as the world grapples with a pandemic.
But hey, that’s just the way it goes. Most things will get rescheduled. It’s not the end of the world . . . wait . . . *thinks about it* . . . so anyway . . .
APARTMENT LIFE 24/7: The Husband and I have both worked from home for at least ten years, so this new normal shouldn’t be so new, yet somehow, our 800+ square foot space suddenly feels a bit smaller.
Like, why do his toenail clipping sound so much louder? Has that faucet always dripped? What’s that smell? When did that annoying tick of yours start? It’s almost time for my 10:00 a.m. nap.
We have our respective wings in our 2b/2b, rectangle-shaped apartment. At the end of the day, we’ll meet in the middle for dinner and TV time. We’re fortunate to have lots of natural light, so when we eventually emerge from hiding, our eyes should be able to withstand the daylight.
After I completed my novel, I had planned to reward myself by taking a little time to wander museums in the mornings, but that got nixed before I could say MoMa. Now, waiting for agents to respond to my queries is like watching those toenails grow.
It’s Day 1 of this A to Z Challenge and as you can tell, the snark has set in.
Love your writing style here. You pack a few swift punches. Done. You say so much in so few words.
Hey thanks. I’ve had many years of word ninja training.
I’m so sorry your arts calendar was wiped clean…just like all the doorknobs, handrails, and light switches, right? Many museums are doing virtual tours, which is a fun diversion, but not quite the same. I’m glad I had a chance to see the Monet exhibit in Denver in January!
Ha! Yes, Cloroxed away. I heard the Monet exhibit was amazing–glad you got to see it.
I grew up in New York City and fled as soon as I could – something my family could never quite understand. I have lived upstate over 30 years now. I agree with Governor Cuomo- we won’t be the same people when we come out the other side. At least I hope it’s “when” and not “if”.
(Yikes! Your comments originally went to the spam folder and I just discovered them! Sorry about that.) I can definitely see how the city can make you crave something milder. My husband is originally from Rochester, but I’ve only been up as far as Beacon. We have a June trip planned to Hamilton (where Colgate University is) but I have a feeling that won’t happen. I have hope it’s going to be “when!”
Ehhh, Covid 19 has messed up a lot of plans. But I think we’ll enjoy life a lot more once we’ll be relieased.
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The Old Shelter – Living the Twenties
So true!