2020 has started with a bang!  So many things and forms to finish at school...testing and more testing!  Whew!  I feel for the students; we have been testing non-stop from August to now. 

We have been quarantined!  What?  The corona virus has hit the states and several hot spots have been sending the CDC folks into a frenzy.  We received news from our NM governor about closing schools for 3 three weeks!  This is unprecedented!  

This is now week two of no school..of course, we do have more documents and forms to finish according to our principal.  I'll find out more..I got bumped off the conference calling...yes, I have sad phone service where I live.  I live in a very quiet, beautiful, remote small ranch...I see wildlife most days; it is worth the tranquility and beauty I view everyday! 

Our country has been quarantined, more restrictions in some states, but we are patiently waiting for the pandemic to peak and slowly go away.  For now, it's caused a mental hardship on most...many do not understand that social distancing means staying away and remaining at home.  This is evident in states where remoteness abounds.  Less contact with humans means less chance of obtaining the virus!  I understand that we are social beings, but we can keep in touch by means of internet usage, phones, etc.  We've keeping in touch with our family through email and instant messaging.  We have kept our shopping forays to a minimum.  

Sunday, Gudrun of GE Designs, had a fun event going...a major quilt on-line retreat.  She provided a free quilt pattern, "Elvira".  I got my fabrics together and began cutting after viewing her 1st program.  I have watched 3 of the 4 screenings and have completed my 'uphill' blocks, block "A".  I need to cut out fabric for the 'downhill' version or block "B".  Many have posted with their finished blocks.  Some quilters have started quilting them!  Here's the link.  Also click on her blog to obtain the free pattern.
Gudrun's Quarantine Quilt Along