This is not a fun post - this is serious and cranky, and blunt.
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This ER nurse is in Michigan, this video has been shared on several reliable news platforms from her Instagram account. Michigan has about 2800 cases (( https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/ )) and these #s are overwhelming their hospitals. NJ has almost 6900 cases, NY 39,000 - imagine our hospitals in similar circumstances, with someone you know, someone you love, or yourself. If you think our area, with it's low density population, is exempt, you're wrong. Supplies are running out here, too.
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I hate not being able to have our shop open, I hate the phone ringing and having to say I'm sorry, no we are not delivering or open at the moment, even though there are "loopholes" in the governor's executive order that could be used to do so. I hate that my store is marked "temporarily closed" by Google. I hate not having my co-workers come to work and share gripes and laughter. I hate thinking there is something I should be doing, when really the best thing I can do, as a non-essential business owner, is...nothing. The best thing I can do is stay out of the way, stay off the road as much as possible, stay in my home, for those who can't.
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I hate that so many things have changed personally - no cocktails with friends at the bar after work, no weekly family dinner, no kids visiting. I hate that my boyfriend has to go to work as a paramedic tomorrow night, that his daughter is a nursing student working at the hospital, that I have many friends who are first responders and health care providers, risking everything. Supplies are dwindling for them too, and as a civilian, it's terrifying to think about. I hate that i fall asleep with prayers running through my head for everyone I love to be safe.
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I know this is a lot, but it all adds up to the same answer - please, stay home, wash your hands, stay well. Next post will be more positive, I promise.
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Kokedama - the art of a moss wrapped soil ball, containing an ornamental plant. Easy to care for, and this lovely violet has a few blooms popping through. The kokedama system of care is ideal for them. What do you think of this little cutie?
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Around 4 every day, they get a little antsy pantsy and start entertaining themselves. I'm probably the kind of mom that'd let my kid play with dry cleaner bags.....in traffic. #ImAWalkingPSA #NoOneDiedIPromise
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