Beautiful pictures !
Some days are better than others, the weather greatly affects my mood. Today is windy and raining ugh. I also skipped my on line exercise class this morning for the first time, not a good sign.
I'm finding myself very lonely despite having my husband around. He works from home is depressed and naturally self isolates in his home office really. He doesn't care if he goes out or sees friends as long as he has tv, computer and phone that's all he needs.
I need conversation and miss my friends. I'm worrying about my three children. One who suffers from depression the other two live in Brooklyn and Connecticut.
When the weather is reasonable I take long walks and listen to podcasts. I went to a local nature reserve on Sunday and enjoyed seeing deer and a playful fox it brightened my day. I have cleaned my house and organized. I'm hoping to get clearance to go and pack boxes at our local food bank they have requested volunteers. I used to volunteer at a local school here in their food pantry and I cannot imagine how those families are managing. It will be good for me to get out and feel like I'm helping.

I have good days and bad....mostly I’m trying to get thru one day at a time.

Yikes, Lisa! Human bones?! That's no bueno.

How am I coping? (1) On work days, being busy. I'm still having to put in my 10+ hours on 4 days a week. (2) Working outside. This all started right about the time of my area's average last frost, which means weeds are going crazy and need attention, and flowers need to be planted pronto. (3) Walks around my neighborhood on work evenings and when I haven't worked in the hard. (4) Shopping online. I've been supporting a lot of small brands and Etsy sellers and really spending way more than I usually allow myself. I'm about shopped out, though.

It's been an unusually cloudy and wet spring, which has had a huge effect on both my daily mood and on out-of-doors productivity. I did put in a new flower bed in the back yard, so that's kept me busy when it wasn't wet. It's nearly done; I planted 44 plants on Sunday. Unfortunately I have to deal with rocks, and lost 1.5 hours and nearly all my energy to digging out a boulder. But I hope to finish tonight, barring no more boulders.

Downtime when I'm not working either at my job or outside has been a little tricky. My default is to piddle about online, but I'm about shopped out, and any more than a little social media isn't good for me. I think it's about time to face the sewing room, which will need clean up first, and then getting into some kind of project. I need energy to coincide with motivation and a full weekend to devote to it.

Beautiful photos Janet. What a gorgeous artist's eye you have.

Interesting to hear the common strategies that work. I go up and down but I don't have much to complain about in the big scheme.

I try and do some "proper" exercise most days - a mix of a city bike ride, a run or a long walk, or walking up and down some local steps 10 times (they are quite long). I have also completed a few online yoga classes - both through Zoom or just on Youtube.

My teen boys are both baking a lot - one has learnt how to make sticky toffee buns, pastry and meringue. The other sticks to cookies and a caramel slice.

Our work continues on - Jon goes to work three days a week and works from home on the others. My work has been pretty busy with forecasting and planning and some other projects. My sons are studying online too.

I was stressed in March about the precautions to keep our work safe and my Dad safe. Now the cases are becoming very low here that is not such an issue, and the main stress is around our business in these unsettled times. Whilst our area of aviation is not the most affected - there will be some flow on effects in many ways and continuing to pay and support 15 staff is the most challenging part.

I am trying to keep calm and positive, but that is not always the case. I live in Guadalajara (Mexico) now, and my walks these past weeks were what Marilyn describes, until a couple of days ago since we are now in mandatory lock down. You cannot be outside unless for work, to buy groceries, or to go to the pharmacy. Measures are stricter now because a lot of people relaxed their distancing during Easter Week. I have been working from home for about 6-7 weeks now, and I am one of those who has more work now than before. I try to exercise watching Barre Fitness classes, but sometimes I feel so tired that I simply can't do anything. I live alone, so I have not seen any one in person for almost two months, and I worry about my parents who live in Chihuahua and who are old. I speak to them daily, but still. I order groceries online to be delivered to them because they don't know how to do it and I don't want them to be at the grocery stores or supermarkets there, since they are crowded, and a lot of people do not respect the mínimum distance. Here in Guadalajara, I have neigbors who have been hosting parties with at least 12 people and loud music every weekend and it stresses me out. Like Angie, I am not sleeping very well, but unlike her, cooking is not relaxing for me, just the opposite. I talk with friends daily via zoom, and we have a prayer group once a week, so that helps a lot.

Beautiful photos Janet. I’ll take a scarf in prints 5, 6 and 8 please

I’m coping pretty well. I was more depressed 4 weeks ago when the lockdown started here and thousands of people were put out of work. Since then our government has stepped in with a number of assistance packages, which is a relief. I’m trying to do my bit to support other people and the economy. I’ve subscribed to online training with my former gym instructor, who is now out of work. I’m buying groceries and takeaway from lots of local businesses. I’m continuing to pay my hairdresser for a full treatment. And I’m donating more to charities that support people in financial distress or facing domestic violence (because of the effect of stay at home orders and unemployment). I’m still working, for which I’m very grateful. Looking after my mum. Staying in touch with my friends (of course I miss actually seeing them). Staying occupied. But mostly I’m grateful that Australia seems to be successfully suppressing the virus. We have a federal system of government, like the US and Canada. And the state governments are often of a different political persuasion to the national government. Despite that, they are working incredibly well together. It really makes me feel more optimistic to see everyone pulling together to beat this thing.

You are an excellent photographer — what amazing photos. Tuning in all the senses helps keep us present. Nature is also my solace. I’m taking 5 mile walks with a neighbor as often as I can. From my home office where I’m working long hours, I’m listening to and watching birds. My day was made by a vermillion flycatcher.

I am still running as much as usual, and trying to bike ride too, even though I don't need to to commute.
I listen to podcasts a lot and find them a good distraction.
We only get netflix on long school holidays, but we have it now, as kids having 3 weeks off school and nowhere to go. I am enjoying watching Gilmore girls with my daughters.
And this week masterchef australia started. I used to be a devotee, but didn't watch the last two series, but decided it was my isolation treat.
Normally I watch about 3 hr of TV in a week, so all this is a lot more!

I have been busy working full time, just from home rather than in the office. I have cleaned out my closet. I should exercise more, but have done OK.

I have been hanging out with DH, DS and the dogs. This involves walking (or carrying) the dogs, watching my boys play video games and watching episodes of The Simpsons. DS had not seen it before. I am looking forward to him being old enough for Seinfeld.