Welcome to Day 13 of voluntary self - distancing. Since that didn't go as planned. Monday will the last day of phase 1 and we will progress to phase 2 : STAY-AT-HOME. From the tone of Governor Cooper's voice in his briefing, he will be very unhappy if we have to go past phase 2 - I can't even imagine what that might be, can you? So tonight, I need to finish up great things you can do and places you can go in Lincolnton. Some of them you can do , even with the Governor's suggestion in place. I was reminded of a gem in town that is located between City Lunch and the corner of Main Street.... North State Books. I personally have been there with my person and I will tell you that you need lots and lots of time to do this shop justice. It has the most amazing assortment of books : newer editions and some that predate even me.. It is just mind boggling to look at all the grand material in this place.... Please check it out after we are allowed to return to the outside world ... or if you cannot or don't want to wait , here is a message from the owner that may help:
Our shop, North State Books,is TEMPORARILY CLOSED, BUT OFFERS CURBSIDE PICKUP . North State Books has temporarily suspended its brick-and-mortar business hours. During our closure, we encourage you to take advantage of our customer service. We are offering curbside pickup between the hours of 10am–2pm daily. We are also happy to schedule curbside pickups outside those times, with advance notice. You can call me @ 704 732-8562 or message me here on Facebook. We may have those books you need for schooling or to keep from going stir-crazy.
I also recommend the Carolina Thread Trail , if you get to the point that you need some exercise.... my clothes are getting a bit snug and it is only Day 13..... Remember to keep the less than 10 people in a group and 6 feet apart guidelines in mind, when you walk it.
It looks awesome, but it may be a bit more crowded than this most of the time. So, today started out with the following view of the sky. Anybody that knows my person , knows she teaches Earth & Environmental science and she gets particularly nerdy about weather. So this picture bothered her a little - tons of contrails and all. But , just like she always does, she threw the picture up on social media, asked a few questions and got some answers. It was a great comment that if planes were not flying, then we wouldn't necessarily have our mail . Now some may say that is a good thing, but I know my person is waiting for all her National Geographic Certified Educator " stuff" to come in the mail. She worked REALLY hard on it for many months.... something to be proud of for sure....
FYI - There are all 3 types of contrail in the picture : Short-lived. Persistent and Persistent Spreading...... small EE lesson. What did you all do today? My people went and got the last few needed groceries and Tylenol ( working on a computer gives my person a headache and Tylenol is the only thing that works.) and vegetable plants. So while they worked outside, I slaved away sorting yarn into containers with all of the skeins of one lot together ; got onions that I picked from the garden ready, and filled the watering can what seemed like a million times.
You know what is irritating ? They get to eat Cadbury mini eggs and they don't even think to offer me any..... how about that? I on the other hand, continue being productive and write this blog to reach out to you!
Words of wisdom: Actually I have 2 quotes for you tonight. In honor of North State books, they are all about reading.
“One glance at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for 1,000 years. To read is to voyage through time.” – Carl Sagan
“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” – J.K. Rowling
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