Our farmer's market is open. I went last Saturday. They've spread out the vendors (taking over most of the parking lot), instituted one-way movement for customers, and insist on masks. With it being out in the open air, I felt better shopping there than I did in the grocery store.

The health and science section of the paper yesterday had an article with a doctor - a dermatologist, I think - for those who wear a mask for extended periods. To avoid rashes and serious irritations, he recommended using a fairly heavy coat of moisturizer or skin cream and not using soap to wash your face, as well as taking the mask off periodically.

In encouraging news, the person who was sending me stupid conspiracy theory videos via messenger actually listened to me. In the end she said she just didn't want to be forced to have a vaccine. Never had a flu shot, or the flu, and doesn't want to be vaccinated. I told her if her employer didn't require it she shouldn't have to worry about being forced. Then she said she did get a Tdap vaccine recently because she is a new grandmother. So, hope maybe?

I've been going for walks outside with a cloth mask and it gets so hot and sweaty after a while. I can't even imagine what it's going to be like once summer hits (and sympathize with all the folks where it's warm weather already!)

I have just been to the grocery store and now I am exhausted and sweaty. I was able to get most of what I really needed today. They didn't having any baking powder, but I did get more Baking Soda and Cream of Tartar so I'll be able to make my own.

Shrift, I was going to mention that Alembic has a Cocktail Subscription plan where you can buy a week's worth of cocktails (that you pick up in cute little Mason jars).

Oh, neat! And they come with snacks so I could get an artisanal cheese board with it. I'm very tempted, but it will depend on how heavy a week's worth of cocktails and snacks are if I'm hauling them back to my place on foot.

Do you have any opinions on their classic vs. seasonal cocktail offerings?

You're hired, Matt.

Love you back, Laura. And Katie.

And, mood persisting and in regard to today's news, Betsy DeVos will be the only woman in the enclosure. Let's see how she views the accused's rights--oh, there won't be a mechanism to accuse. Good luck, honey. Karma's here. By the way, *your* grandkids are all working at McDonalds. They say hi.

Geez, I felt better last night after y'all letting me vent. Till I read the news. Gotta just put that down and walk away.

Hi, hummingbird! I'm glad you and your brethren exist! Thank the maker for you all.

Gud, may the job situation go as best for you as possible.

Beverly, there are a few more women qualified - Kellyanne Conway; Sarah Huckabee Sanders; Elaine Chao; Ivanka ... I'm sure there are more, but I'd prefer not to remember them.

My BFF who works in a grocery store said the possibility of a meat shortage is real, and suggested I stock up, so I stuffed my little freezer with hamburger patties because they're easy. Even if there isn't a shortage, and I hope there isn't, it's not like I won't eat it.

The farmer's market in town is held in a big parking lot. They've rearranged things a bit and now it's a drive-through. Clever.

I haven't had any caffeine today and I'm slowly f a d i n g o u t

I'm down with Beverly's sense of justice. Let them live out their lives in the same destitute desperate situation they think is fine for others to live in.

Timelies all!

Job~ma, Gud!