Good morning, ya’ll…it’s been a while since I checked in but I have been reading other forum items to sort of keep up. When all this coronovirus business got started, I checked my supplies and thought “I’m in pretty good shape for whatever might come down the road.” All thanks to joining the Organic Prepper over a year ago. Once I decided my prepper efforts should cover most needs, I’ve done my research and concluded to take a measured approach, that is, “stay calm and carry on.” Somehow, I just feel there’s a bit more to the hyping of this particular virus than is actually warranted by the facts. Whatever, time will tell…
We had a pretty severe tornado issue here in Tennessee earlier this week. Our county was under warning that night but fortunately it passed over us and hit in the next county. Of course, my heart goes out to those who were affected – loss of life and property – and though I am not able to physical assist with cleanup and help, I have two granddaughters who traveled to Nashville yesterday to help in the effort to supply local churches in the Nashville area that suffered severe damage. Another son who lives just East of Nashville reports they are fine but lots of devastation around them. One just never knows what each day may bring.
I’ve started seeds inside on March 1 and they are coming up nicely. Lettuce, tomatoes, chives, kale….should be able to move them under lights in a couple of weeks for transplanting in mid-April. Out of spinach seeds but have ordered so will start them this weekend. Strawberry plants my neighbor shared with me last Fall seem to have made it through the winter months so I’m hoping for a crop in late May…got my fingers crossed. I’ve decided gardening is a great hobby at any age and particularly for me at this stage in my life. It gives me a living thing I need to get up and see about everyday! 🙂
Oh, yes, still LOVING my Apple watch! When one lives alone a device such as this continual reminder that I need to get up and move about is great. I’m also doing Tai Chi exercises for seniors everyday for 30 minutes and it absolutely does make a difference. I watch youtube channels for guidance. This type of exercise can even be done from a seated position if necessary. My balance is getting so much better!
Thanks everyone for sharing your stories. I love reading all about what you are doing.