The Daily Q: Shipwrecked

Jack and Kathy officially live in two places but found themselves unexpectedly living in yet a third place — Kathy sends us this report:

“We came to San Diego for a two day trip on January 31, and  we got caught up in a family emergency.  Like Gilligan’s Island,  we are still here three months later with no immediate end in sight. Now we are on strict stay at home orders.  Fortunately we have these two guys who manage to brighten each day.  

Zimmer (Sparkler) and iPup, Ava

It’s nice because when you are stuck on “ground hog day,” they bring a little bit of diversion and calm.  They brighten each and every day.  At a time when we must count our blessings, they are certainly right up there at the top.

Ashlee leads us in yoga three times a week by FaceTime.  The dogs participate a little too actively.  Then I read stories to Hal.  He loves it!  We also play family games via Zoom once a week and have a family get together once a week where we have celebrated four birthdays this past month.  The dogs even talk to one another from house to house.  They are especially interested in Abbie (Sparkler).  We are so fortunate to have means of getting together virtually.”

Thank you, Kathy!

I LOVE the idea of virtual family yoga and am going to suggest it to our family yoga instructor. Sharing ideas about how we are coping is what this community series is all about — keep those updates and photos coming!

The Daily Q: From California

I love the updates I am getting! Today we hear from Tony — he and Brody are holed up in northern California with Nikko (iPup) and ZeD (Sparkler).

Tony shares:

“It’s been Week 6 since quarantine and both Nikko and ZeD are wondering why I’m home everyday.  They also wonder why breakfast is an hour later!  We also get to go on longer walks and runs in the morning.  It’s eerily quiet,  just an occasional dog walker here and there.  I’m not complaining!

With the exception of going to the butcher to get bones for the dogs every Saturday and a trip to Costco every weekend,  we pretty much take shelter in place rather seriously.  My aunt made masks and sent them up to us and her children and spouses who are all doctors.  They can’t wear hospital masks out of the hospital,  not that they have any to spare anyway.”

It is very handy to have relatives and friends who sew — I have discovered this as well. Thank you so much, Tony, for the update and photos.

The Daily Q: Advice from the K-Kids

Today we have excellent advice on managing the stay-the-heck-at-home orders from the K-Kids!

How about camping in your backyard? It is an excellent way to get a break from your quaranteam — after all, even our favorite people can get annoying!

Switch things up — like s’mores for dinner.

Eat outside. Hang out with your favorite people (after your night in the tent — apart). Wear fun socks. Go barefoot. SMILE.

Hug your dog.

Kai and Heidi Heidi from the H Moon Litter. Kai and Heidi are both eight!

Thanks to John for sharing all the love — and the ideas.