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Six Week Shutdown Suggested for COVID

12/31/2020

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Many people use New Year's Eve as a day for dreaming up what they want the next year to be like. And it's a good day to begin to make solid plans, when you haven't done so, already.

I got you started a couple of days early, with several of this past week's posts, and here's one more bit of planning you might want to do before 2021 arrives...
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“We could pay for a package right now to cover all of the lost wages for individual workers, for losses to small companies, to medium-sized companies or city, state, county governments.” Dr. Michael Osterholm told Yahoo Finance Live on Nov. 11. “If we did that, then we could lockdown for four to six weeks and if we did that, we could drive the numbers down.”
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Lockdown?


In response to what Biden advisor, Michael Osterholm referred to as a COVID hell, he suggested a 4-6 week paid lockdown, which he says would slow down the spread of the virus. 

Whether or not this idea ever becomes a national directive, the alarming rise in new COVID cases is likely to lead to a return to restrictions of some kind, and those who can quarantine themselves would certainly be free to do so.

If you decided to do so, what would be on your wish list to have plenty of during the super-long staycation?
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My Top Ten Wish List


Here's what I would want...

-a relaxed reading allowance on Scribd, instead of them hiding some of the books I have chosen because I have cross the line in some mysterious way and read too fast or too much. You listening, Scribd? 

-streaming Internet with subscriptions to Hulu, PBS, BBC and a classic movie channel.

-a cozy capsule to wear at home.

-a variety of tasty teas and Torano syrups to make them even tastier. Have you tried them yet?

-new Hallmark and UPtv movies to watch each weekend.

-an introductory week of non-stop Christmas movies on Hallmark.

-new board games my son and I could play.

-a budget that would allow for groceries to be delivered & maybe a cookbook w/ new recipes to try.

-several new style, decorating and Christian/personal growth magazine subscriptions to magazines like Cottage Journal, Magnolia, Darling, Marie Claire and Real Simple.

-candles and other hygge coziness all around my home

What would be on your wish list?



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7 Ideas for Planning a Lockdown Quarantine


Here are 7 suggestions for what to do or have if you plan to quarantine…

​One: weekly planned online get-togethers with friends and family, set up in advance

Two: grocery delivery and a month of meal planning

Three: an up-to-date first aid kit & emergency numbers list

Four: comfy capsule, cleaned and organized in closet

Five: a planned project or books/movies to help prevent boredom and cabin fever

Six: whatever feels cozy to you, easily available in your home

Seven: planned family activities (movie nights, taco nights, etc.) for as many nights of the week as is possible.

Do you have any of these things already or still in place?

Want to read an article that will give you more information about this possibility? Click this link: COVID Lockdown Proposal.


Have a wonderful New Year's Eve! And thank you so much for being a part of my life this past year.

See you next year! 
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6 Comments
Nancy link
12/31/2020 12:04:37 am

I thought the lockdown back in March would've solved everything, but unfortunately, we don't have team players in this country. A paid lockdown would be nice, but that is still a lot of time in isolation. It needs to be effective to be worth it. Love all of the different items on your wishlist. I have not tried Torano syrups before! I need to give this a try. Those honey spoons always looked interesting too. Love these tips to be prepared for the lockdown!

Nancy ✨ <a href="https://mdrnminimalists.com">mdrnminimalists.com</a>

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Jeanine Byers link
12/31/2020 12:34:43 am

Thanks, Nancy!! Oh, I agree about the lack of team players. And your right - we have had enough isolation. But if more is coming, at least having a paid lockdown would take away some of the stress, I think.

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Martha link
12/31/2020 11:14:08 am

You have great lists Jeanine! If we were to have a total lockdown it really wouldn't affect me any differently since we haven't been going hardly anywhere. Our freezer and pantry are always stocked and I enjoy cooking so I would probably end up cooking and baking with Lia lots more than we do. I always have fabric and Minky so I would be in the sewing room keeping busy. If I needed something else to keep me occupied I can always continue my de-cluttering! Happy New Year, let's hope it's a healthy one also.

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Jeanine Byers link
12/31/2020 03:52:52 pm

Thanks, Martha!! I think it's great that you're ready for anything. Happy New Year to you, too!

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Kebba Buckley Button link
1/1/2021 06:04:21 pm

Jeanine, wow, what great ideas! I stay home a lot anyway, as I'm taking care of my fragile husband. Ron has created a bird sanctuary in my Feng Shui Garden, and it's like a live movie all the time. I see my friends and business groups on Zoom and Facebook Live. And we have a couple we see for patio dinners. Sometimes I do order groceries from a particular large company that has done a very good job for us. Church is just not the same, but OK; it will be back, and there are many videos from my church and others. And then, as Martha said, there's always our decluttering project)!

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Jeanine Byers link
1/2/2021 02:35:14 pm

Thank you, Kebba!!! Wow, it sounds like your lockdown life is so full! That's wonderful. I know what you mean about church. Except for me, I have found I like my church services a lot more on video. The team who creates them just knocks themselves out - it's almost like a variety show, in some ways. And our caring pastor does so much to help us feel less alone and still connected. The skits are funny, and seeing almost everyone at their homes and in normal clothes makes me feel even more connected to them.

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