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Big Changes

It's been a while since I've blogged - almost 3 months, to be precise. Sorry for running silent, but during that time, we were in the process of relocating from Chicago to Kansas City. If you think that moving to a new state is stressful under normal conditions, then you can imagine how fun it is during a pandemic.

There were many factors that went into making this decision - which, of course, was not easy. However, COVID-19 made it pretty darn clear that we needed to be closer to our friends and family in KC. Perhaps the most undeniable sign was when a dear family member died suddenly right before the virus hit - literally right before, as in the very week before the state of Illinois began its Shelter in Place order. He was a very private person who didn't like social media, so I don't feel as though I can share the details surrounding his death, but it was not COVID-related.

I wish we were the only ones who have lost a loved one during this time, but of course, that is not the case. I defy you to find someone who has NOT been affected by this pandemic, and/or lost someone (either as a result of the virus, or an unrelated cause). All of us are in the same crappy boat of not knowing when we can honor the memory of our loved one and get closure. Plus, not being able to hug and comfort those who are grieving also sucks.

And then, when you widen the scope of all the truly messed up things that are happening right now - there is so much pain and suffering, unrest and uncertainty. 2020 is clearly the worst timeline. Something in our society is broken, and I don't think our current leadership is capable (or willing) to fix it. I don't know what else to say other than VOTE. Like your life depends on it. Because even if yours doesn't (and I find that hard to believe), so many other people's lives do.


I'm not one to lecture people about politics, or my views on it, so I'll leave it at that. For now, I'm focusing on sewing more face masks for people who need them. In fact, this week, I sewed my 100th mask, if you can believe it. My new goal is 200 face masks, which at this rate, I think is both doable and necessary. And I am still knitting, albeit not as much as before.

Just so I don't end on a totally down note...I'm happy to report that Robin, our 18-year-old special needs cat, made the trip down to KC like a champ. He's moved from Portland to KC to Chicago and back to KC again....he's one tough little dude! He currently loves to nap in a sun puddle underneath this little Ikea stool, which we've dubbed his castle.


We're still in the process of unpacking but I'm hoping to host a virtual housewarming on Instagram in the next week or so for anyone who wants to see our new place!

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