April 2021 Update
The big news from April is that Holly and I both got our COVID vaccination shots! The second one was toward the end of the month so we’ll be fully vaccinated early in May. We’ve been pretty cautious during the … Continued
March 2021 Update
Thanks to the change of weather, March was a better month than we’ve had for a while. Not only have we enjoyed the warmer days and extra daylight, but March ended with some really good news: both Holly and I … Continued
February 2021 Update
Not surprisingly, February was another quite month of riding out both winter and the pandemic. As with everyone, Holly and I are looking forward to nicer weather and to eventually getting vaccinated. Things seem to be progressing particularly slowly in … Continued
January 2021 Update
After the relative excitement of December with Holly’s birthday, Christmas, and our winter break, January settled back into the ongoing peace and quiet of our self-isolation. Heading back to work after break was a bit of a tough transition, but … Continued
December 2020 Update
The year ended the same way most of the year transpired, with a fairly quiet month. It’s hard to believe we’re now past the 9 month mark of self-isolation. As with many people, I’m glad to see 2020 end. I … Continued
November 2020 Update
November began the way October ended as Holly and I enjoyed the last day of Staycation and the Philadelphia Film Festival. We finished the festival by watching The Big Hit, which I noted as among my favorites of the festival … Continued
October 2020 Update
The centerpiece of October was out annual Staycation. For the past few years, Holly and I have taken off for the Philadelphia Film Festival. We combine that with trying new restaurants, visiting museums, going for walks, and other fun things. … Continued
September 2020 Update
I think my big news for September is actually about October. I found out that there will be a Philadelphia Film Festival this year which has been great for my mood. Although it will be mostly virtual (and, actually, entirely … Continued
August 2020 Update
August continued the pandemic trend of quiet months. Although some restrictions in Philadelphia have been lifted, we are erring on the side of caution and still staying in as much as possible. Outdoor dining has been permitted at restaurants for … Continued
July 2020 Update
July was a pretty quiet month. After a few somewhat chaotic months, it was a welcome break. We’re resigned to the fact that we’ll be self-isolating for the foreseeable future and have settled into some nice simple routines. It’s also … Continued