A Blogging is Hard Day

Today is one of those "blogging is hard" days. Every writer has those days when the words just won't come.

Usually it isn't too much of a problem for me; I often have blog entries scheduled almost a week ahead. (Photo in screenshot by Jennifer Buxton.)

But it's January, it's cold and dark, and I have been ill for over a week with COVID symptoms. (Cowpoke Lukie tested positive for COVID two days after I babysat him. Three days after his positive results, I got sick.)  

I tried to get in for a test, but every place I checked was scheduled at least a week out. Two home tests were negative, but my doctor said that those were highly unreliable, so I have been self isolating at home just in case I do have COVID. 

That means not going to the barn so I have nothing about Abby to write. I miss my girl! And I haven't met Dolly, our new herd member, yet!

As my symptoms waned and I began feeling better, I did get back to the sewing machine. I'd ordered 50 yards of premium white muslin and it arrived while I was isolating. 

I've been sewing some more 18th century period clothing and the muslin is for chemises (shifts). I've also been making Forbes short gowns (the six garments on the left) and men's shirts (two on the right.)

I am feeling better now and will hang out at home another day or two just to be sure.

And you can bet that the first place I will go is out to the barn to see my girl. I owe her a boatload of peppermints!