Day 339 – 02/17/2021
Fine snow is still falling, seemingly forever now, and it’s a balmy 7º at 6am, up from the double-digit minus-zero temps of the past week. Kim walked over to Mass Street to take a few photos hoping nobody had been out yet, but the City is always on the J.O.B. The prettiest spot is our parking lot so I guess he could have stayed closer to home. After steady snowfall for the past 72 hours or however long it’s been, there’s only a couple of inches of white on everything as proof – quirky weather event.
The extended deep freeze is taxing resources like heat, light, and internet, and companies are doing rolling blackouts in an effort to balance the grid. We were without internet and TV for a few hours yesterday, but haven’t been affected otherwise yet. KU has temporarily shut everything down over on The Hill due to unpredictable power and cold temps, and others are doing the same.
I’ve been back in COVID mode again for the past few days – I’m calling it BANCS, for Body Aches, Nausea, Chills, and Sweats -and if I ever see the end of it I’ll… frankly be shocked. Sleep is the only thing that helps – I don’t feel all that much better when I wake up, but while I’m out I can escape what’s happening for a few hours. It will wear itself out at some point, hopefully soon.
And now our skinny snow is getting fatter and coming down like it means it – such a pretty world sometimes.
Playing for Time 
Feb 17, 2021 @ 11:38:28
I’m so sorry for you and the others who are having long term effects from the virus, my sister is one of you. I hope there is an end point for it, where those nasty symptoms do finally stop occurring. Sleep is a nice reprieve, but a complete halt to the whole business would be very welcome for you all, I’m sure. Sending virtual hugs and real love.
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Feb 17, 2021 @ 12:37:20
I hope your sister’s getting better, Dee, and thank you for the love & hugs – they matter! 💗
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