Friday, June 19

6:20 a.m. - It's a rain day.  I'm considering getting a swim workout in before the rain hits, but if I'm going to do that, I will need to make a decision quickly.  

9:28 a.m. - It's been a productive morning so far.  I got in a little swim, weeded the garden bed and flower bed, got some pool tabs in the chlorinator and backwashed the filter, and finally I took Sophie and Lily for a little walk.  When I got back home, I discovered I had received a message from Kriegers that I was scheduled for a maintenance check; I didn't know whether to cry or laugh.  It would be nice to receive a vehicle prior to being scheduled for a maintenance appointment.  I think it's time to go after my eye drops and perhaps a lawn and garden hat.  Maybe B&B will have something.

Things that I NOW think about with the coronavirus. (6/19)

As I'm listening to the news, Iowa's governor just claimed we are "well underway in our recovery".  I think that's the message that I'm hearing...recovery trumps healthcare concerns and Covid 19 information.  I get it, as many people view the economic situation as more important to address rather than the healthcare concerns surrounding Covid 19.  I guess I'm hoping that the healthcare concerns are swept to the side too much.  I hope there is a balance.

• Stats
• February 29 was the first reported positive case in Illinois. 
• March 20, there were 585 reported positive cases.
• As of May 29 (3 months), there were 120,260 positive cases and 5,390 deaths.

• ILLINOIS PREVIOUS DAY
• hospitalizations - 563
• ILLINOIS YESTERDAY
• hospitalizations - 538
• ILLINOIS TODAY
• hospitalizations - 512
• ROCK ISLAND COUNTY
• YESTERDAY -  766 positive cases; 28 deaths
• TODAY - 769 positive cases; 28 deaths

Things I Could Do or Need to Do In the Future

• TOMORROW
• Stormy the Cat shot at Miller Vet. 10 a.m. - $33.50
• Pick up beef at Reason's. 8-2 p.m.
• Order and pick up eye drops.  - Got them ordered; didn't pick up yet. DONE
• Paint the shed.
• Wack the weeds in the ditch.
• Continue working on restoring the channel of the ditch.
• Wack the wetland weeds.
• Pick up the truck. DONE
• Sell the Dodge.
• Remove Dodge from insurance.
• Replace seals and gaskets in the pool motor.

Prayer for My Heart

Holy Spirit...

Help me have... 

    a pure heart, that I may see thee;
    a humble heart, that I may hear you;
    a heart of love, that I may serve you;
    a heart of faith, that I may abide in you. 

                                                                     Amen