DAY 87

The state of Michigan has now reached Phase 4 of Governor Whitmer's plan to reopen businesses. Restaurants are opening with reduced capacity. Dog groomers are making appointments. On June 15th hair, nail, and massage businesses can reopen. I know that many people are very anxious to finally be able to get a hair cut or have their nails done. I personally would love to get a hair cut, but I am not in any hurry to rush back into being in close proximity to very many people. I am wondering how the mask issue will work when getting a hair cut. I saw a post on Pinterest of a mask that you glue to your face somehow. That seems a little excessive. Although, I suppose you could get a haircut and wax your facial hair at the same time with that method.

Protest in Austin, Texas

The hope is that we will not see a massive rise in cases of covid-19 when the stay at home order is lifted. It will be interesting to see what happens in two weeks after all of the massive demonstrations around the country in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd.

Miss Nine has resumed playing with a couple of friends. It is not possible to keep kids six feet apart when they are playing. The other parents and I have made the decision that the mental health of all involved (mainly the parents) far outweighs the risks. As of today, there are only thirty-five active confirmed cases of the virus in our county. The kids play outside in the pool or ride bikes together. Today Miss Nine's cousin came over for a few hours. His mom hugged me when she dropped him off. I cried like a baby.