As we start to become accustomed to the abnormality of shelter in place, we have tried to find a balance in our lives. Groceries have had to be bought, Bodhi's kidney started to fail which resulted in a three day vet hospitalization, Amara had her 13th birthday with a surprise drive by and school ending in mid June. While we mostly stay home we've been safe distance visited with select friends and family. That has been essential for healthy heart/body/mind health.
It is the mist of this all, yet another unarmed black man was murdered by the police. George Floyd's public murder, caught on video, sparked an uprising the likes we have not seen in generations. It came on the heels of a series of similar deaths in recent months. Seeing this death cracked something in the people of this county and thousands have come out in masses to protest, causing upheaval in cities coast to coast. The protests went on for weeks and still continue in many places. As intense as they were, they were also a breath of fresh air. It felt like the valve of the pressure cooker that is systemic racism was released somewhat. Havana opted out due to her overwhelm with crowds, but Amara and I went to two peaceful protests.
So much chaos in all of our lives has led to many discussions about racism and the history of this country as well as human kind. We have talked about sadness, depression, how to keep sane with all the changes. These times are not normal. We may be moving into a new normal. Like any change, it has not always been easy. Yet we must adapt and change. That is part of human life.
Here are a glimpse of some of the past 4 weeks of the covid 19 pandemic quarantine.
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| We tented in the yard for about a week. Then recently Don and Havana slept in the fort a few nights! |
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| The girls and their cousin Aleksy. |
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| Oakland Protest for George Floyd and the countless others who were murdered by police. |
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| At a youth led protest in our hometown of Pinole. |
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| Amara turned 13! |
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| Auntie Danya and Liam came to visit and mom got a much needed trim. |
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| The following weekend we visited Liam and his new puppy Cody. |
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Amara has had a few jobs during covid. Here she is putting in order all my CE certifications. She is quite the negotiator when it comes to her pay!
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After folks drove by for Amara's birthday, they stopped for lemonade and cookies. all safe distanced!
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Bodhi was happy to be home from the vet hospital.
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