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Day 102

Feeling pretty beat down today. Trying to clear my head and take care of myself in advance of heading out of town tomorrow (I likely won’t be writing blog entries while I am away).

Self care for me involves staying off of social media, drinking water, doing yoga, relaxing and watching a show or movie that doesn’t stir up emotions… and steering clear of any possible triggers so I am able to stay calm for the moment. What makes it more difficult is when people you love and do want to interact with are the trigger, or are doing things that are triggering.

Also thinking today about how past trauma has manifested in my emotions and behavior over time. Sometimes I feel like no matter what I do I am somehow “broken.” Really hoping this weekend is good and I am able to experience some reprieve from all I have been dealing with.

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Day 101

Tried to make an appointment for my third COVID-19 test today and was denied. I called the hotline only to find out that the “free” testing being touted by the city is limited to two tests, and that they won’t be testing individuals on an ongoing basis.

I am at a complete loss — if anything we should be doing massive amounts of testing on an ongoing basis. This pandemic has only begun!

Trying to stay positive, but our leadership has truly failed us. And are literally killing us.

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Day 100

Today is my hundredth day sheltering in place. Wow. Honestly having a hard time remembering my life before this all. Maybe that is a good thing?

It’s wild thinking that just a few months ago I would have laughed if you described my life today.

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Day 99

I’m headed up to far northern Wisconsin (also known as the “North Woods”) for a few days later this week. The town I am staying in is called Hurley, and is right near the border of Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. I had this simple vision of the area being woodsy and idyllic, along with what I imagined would be coastline areas along Lake Superior. Coincidentally, it turns out my Dad is very familiar with the area (his grandparents used to have/rent a summer cottage nearby — across the border in Ironwood, MI) and he said the area used to be pretty rough and tumble back in the day (which made me even more excited to visit!)… he said the major industries up there were logging and mining, and there were a lot of bars and other haunts working men “enjoy.” Now I am getting Twin Peaks vibes and can’t wait!

I need to find some North Woods inspired ghost stories to read aloud there at night. I hear the stars up there are amazing too.

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Day 96

Excitedly doing some last minute preparation for tomorrow’s big Mass Poor People’s Assembly and (Digital) Moral March, which is an event that the Poor People’s Campaign has been building towards for the past year. It will take place during two broadcasts — the first at 9:00am CDT and the second at 5:00pm CDT (you can watch it on MSNBC as well as via the Poor People’s Campaign’s Facebook page where it will be livestreamed). And if you miss those two, there will be one final broadcast Sunday at 5:00pm CDT.

It is our goal that this will be the “largest digital and social media gathering of poor and low-wealth people, moral and religious leaders, advocates, and people of conscience in this nation’s history.” Please join us by registering now at: june2020.org.