Tag Archives: Pandemic

Lessons learned

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The gardening chores are done, and the spring bulbs are planted. I bought a gardening auger from Aubuchon for under $20 that works with my battery drill to assist in bulb planting. I don’t know what took me so long … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Ames Gardening Auger, Apple season, Apples, Blogging community, COVID-19, Fall, Gardening, Macoun apples, New England, New Hampshire, Pandemic, Quilting | 72 Comments

Food for thought

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I saw this on fellow blogger Mary J. Melange’s Instagram, and it made me stop and think. Right off the top of my head, I could really work on taking my camera off automatic, practicing free motion quilting, or finally … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Advice, COVID-19, Instagram, Pandemic, Shakespeare, Spare time, Suggestion, Using time wisely | 65 Comments

Thursday Doors – October 29, 2020

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

How about a Halloweeny door this Thursday? My friend, Sue, spotted this door in Chester, NH, while she was looking for scarecrow people. Doesn’t everyone go looking for scarecrow people this time of year? 🙂 Chester is 26 square miles … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Chester NH, COVID-19, Halloween, New England, New Hampshire, Pandemic, Scarecrows, Social distancing, Village People | 34 Comments

Whiny and sarcastic

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Covid-19 and politics are clearly affecting my disposition so feel free to move on to someone posting a lovely flower photo. I understand, really. 🙂 I’ve been staying home, picking things up curbside again, and just mainly avoiding my fellow … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged COVID-19, New Hampshire, Pandemic, Sarcasm | 90 Comments

Screen time

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I’ve spent a lot of time sitting in front of the computer screen this past week, and I need a break, but here I am posting because I hate to miss chatting with the blogging community. 🙂 There was insurance … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged AARP, AARP Driver Safety Course, Facebook Marketplace, Instagram, Pandemic, Penn State Extension, Screen time, Smithsonian Gardens, Spotted Lanternfly, Webinars | 61 Comments

The beat goes on

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Another Monday has rolled around, and I’m grateful to be here. Being a senior in this pandemic means one day tends to slip into another when there are no events on the calendar. It’s still strange looking at a blank … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged AARP, COVID-19, Daylilies, Gardening, Hawkeye Pierce, New England, Pandemic, Raspberries, Senior citizens | 68 Comments

Mars

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Been wondering if we’ve all moved to another planet? I have. I’ve also relished conversations with friends to hear they are well, and I’ve certainly appreciated sparks of blog humor here and there. Thank you for that. Face masks? Have … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Corona virus, COVID-19, Easter, Gardening, Growing Potatoes, Laidback Gardener, Life, Pandemic, Quilting, Spring | 67 Comments

End of March

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

As we close out March and head into April, it is a time in all of our lives like no other or as a VT blogger noted – we’re living history. Each state seems to have its own challenges and … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Corona virus, COVID-19, Covidiots, Gardening, Pandemic, Quilting, Sewing, Stay at home | 86 Comments

What day is it?

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Day 8 of our staying at home. Have I kept busy, yes, and I’m probably doing the same stuff you are doing. The closets are organized, all my fabric is color coded, masks have been sewn for grocery shopping, the … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Containment, Corona virus, COVID-19, Life, Pandemic, Self isolation, Stay home, Staying at home | 89 Comments

Home Sweet Home

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

We headed north over the weekend. We’ll miss the last two weeks with our winter friends and all the fun and laughter, but it was time because of the reality of the situation we are all in. What we saw … Continue reading →