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The joy of doing nothing

Posted on April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 by Billie
The joy of doing nothing

Maybe it was the caffeine, but my inner prism caught the sun, a rainbow arched through my chest, and my heart tap danced. I’m doing okay, I thought.

Posted In Lifestyle

I shaved my legs

Posted on April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 by Billie
I shaved my legs

I shaved my legs this morning. A blind leap of faith is what it was. I truly believe I’m going out again someday, so I’m practicing my social skills.

Posted In Health

Video: 57, a poem for myself

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Billie
Video: 57, a poem for myself

Billie Best reads 57, a poem she wrote for herself on her 57th birthday.

Posted In Age, Writers & Books

A Surreal Bending of Time

Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 by Billie
A Surreal Bending of Time

I’m stuck in a surreal bending of time. My calendar is empty for the rest of my life, or at least until this situation sorts itself out, which I now realize could be many months. I shudder and focus on the things I can control, like setting the microwave for Continue Reading

Posted In Lifestyle

Video: Ignite Your Creativity & Adapt

Posted on April 12, 2020April 13, 2020 by Billie
Video: Ignite Your Creativity & Adapt

Billie reads a poem from her book and talks about how creativity helps her adapt to isolation and protect her mental health during the pandemic.

Posted In Grief & Death

This is My New Normal

Posted on April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 by Billie
This is My New Normal

I’m cooking a lot, eating three meals a day at home, mostly rice and beans. My taste buds are bored, but my intestines are thrilled. This is my new normal.

Posted In Lifestyle

I protect you, You protect me

Posted on April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 by Billie
I protect you, You protect me

I think the pandemic is putting a new spin on the Golden Rule: I protect you, you protect me. The way we do that is by wearing homemade facemasks.

Posted In Health

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