This has been an interesting time, ever since I learned that the COVID-19 was more serious than I originally thought. Since then, I have had more time to write, read, watch movies, and cook. I have gotten a lot of my sequel, “Silver Crescent” written, whole chapters in fact. I read books I haven’t had the opportunity to read yet, like Kerry Greenwood’s first two “Miss Fisher” books. They’re really good, especially if you like Australia in the 1920’s.
As I write this, “A Muppets Christmas Carol” is playing in the background. This is one of my favorite movies. Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” is a good story, but I like the Muppet version the best. Michael Caine is great as Scrooge and the addition of the Muppets makes the story even more enjoyable. Yesterday, I watched the 2017 live-action “Beauty and the Beast.” The 1991 “Beauty and the Beast” is my all time favorite movie of all time, but the live-action version had some good moments too. I especially love Dan Stevens as the Beast singing, “Evermore.” By far the best new song in the movie. It’s a powerful song showing the Beast’s anguish when Belle leaves to rescue her father.
The last thing I’ve been doing is “cooking.” I’m really not much of a cook, but I’ve been able to help make things like spaghetti and salad. My mom and brother are the cooks in my family and they’ve making some wonderful dishes, like macaroni and cheese, stuffed shells, homemade pizza, and chicken.
I hope everyone stays safe out there and that COVID-19 passes quickly. Have a wonderful, productive, and safe day, everyone!
Thanks Elizabeth. I’m always inspired when I hear of folks using the extra time at home as a reason to engage and be productive.