What one thing do you hope to accomplish this week?

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I plan to finish editing one manuscript and start on another.

Staying home hasn’t really changed my writing schedule. Since writing is a solitary activity, I sit at the same table and work on my plots and dialogue.

The difference is that my family is home, too. (Which is wonderful!)

I am also a healthcare worker, but can’t work due to issues with my wrist. I want to work, but can’t. I am thankful for those who continue to work, especially those in healthcare and related fields.

I’m thankful for the First Responders who remain on the job to keep us safe and healthy.

I’m thankful for the restaurants that continue to provide take-out meals.

I”m thankful for the businesses who are creatively keeping their doors ‘open’ and some employees on the payroll.

I’m thankful for anyone else I missed!

Tell me how you are creatively getting through the pandemic! Sonja

What’s the best restaurant in your city? Tag it!

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With most restaurants looking like this during the quarantine, it’s important to support your local businesses.

Most offer take out and delivery, so make sure your favorites are able to stay in business. Order a meal and go pick it up, or have it delivered.

Lots of people rely on tips to make ends meet, so be sure to take care of that as well.

Stay well! Sonja

This Week’s Question

How many hours of sleep did you get last night?

In our society, a lack of sleep seems to have become a status symbol. I don’t understand it, but have fallen into that trap.

“I slept only three hours last night” with the implied, “Look how fabulous I am/how hard I can work while sleep-deprived.”

I sleep an average of seven-and-a-half hours a night. Less than that and I’m tired all day (not a caffeine-drinker)-more than that and I walk around like I’m on cold medicine. You know that ‘my head is tethered to my neck only by a thin string’ feeling? That’s me if I sleep for too long.

Tell me how you slept last night. No judgments. I promise.

Sleep well. Sonja

Did you get everything you wished for this holiday season?

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It has been three days since Christmas, we’re still celebrating Hanukkah, and gift day for Kwanzaa is still four days away.

That’s a lot.

I hope you found everything you wished for under the Christmas tree and that you will find what you hope for as a Hanukkah gift or on January 1.

Today is also National Call A Friend Day and Card Playing Day.

What a great reminder to call those who are right next door or too far away. You could invite your neighbors over to play a nice game of whist or Hearts!

Poker?

Or you can play solitaire.

Let me ask you, what is the best part of the holidays?

Enjoy your day! Sonja