Corona Shelter In Place: Update One
Scott Benner
Before I began podcasting I did a fair amount of blogging, please bear with me while I remember how to write.
It’s March 19, 2020 and my family has been voluntarily sheltering in place for six days. Overall the time has been pleasant but I want to share a few things that I’ve noticed as the days pass.
Arden seems to like distance learning better than going to school, this was not surprising as she has been able to adjust her busy hours to meet her natural sleep pattern.
Kelly is working more hours which is allowing her to conquer tasks that would normally take more time. Saving commuting time is helping tremendously. I do worry that she isn’t taking enough breaks.
Cole has been sent home from college and the NCAA has cancelled the spring sports season. He is figuring out how to channel the massive amount of energy that he usually directs into playing baseball. Yesterday he got outside for the first time and the activity was good for him.
The house has never looked better, cleaning has become a pastime for a few of us. Arden spent a day cleaning the kid’s bathroom and it is sparkling.
Everything still feels pretty normal with the exception of how often we visit stores but the specter of what may still be coming is difficult to ignore. I find myself worrying most about food, security and diabetes supplies.
I’m going to spend this time working on the Juicebox Podcast by recording, editing and prepping future episodes. I’d like to add some home exercise to my day - I need to do that.
I’m hoping that you will use your time for something that you haven’t previously had the bandwidth for. Refocus on diabetes management, try that planking challenge - whatever. Just as long as you can look back on these days and feel like they weren’t wasted. I’ve been re-listenning to my Pro Tip series with Jenny Smith to brush up on my T1D management skills. I’ve picked a few books to read and I think that I may have an idea for bolstering the community around this blog and podcast.
Last two things: Those of you who aren’t able to stay home, please be safe and for anyone who feels uncertain about the coronavirus and what you should and shouldn’t be doing, I just recorded a very easy to follow conversation with Adam Naddelman, M.D. on the subject. Adam will be back on the show as events unfold.
Talk soon.
