Yup. Santa Cruz is officially on lockdown—or, partial lockdown. They call it “shelter in place.” What this means: “essential services” are still allowed to stay open. There’s a list of these, they include things like grocery stores, hospitals, plumbers, and hardware stores. What? you say. No improv????? But I checked, it’s not on the list. But trust me, right now there are pods of Santa Cruz improvisers jonesing for community, for laughter. I know I am—though lucky me, I have the fabulous Dixie Cox to play with. But I do miss the tribe. Do miss the stress-busting powers of laughing my ass off with a bunch of like-minded adults. And these are some stressful times to be sure.
On a personal note, we sure are happy the hardware stores are on the essential list. We’re using our downtime to replace some windows in our shelter. Lucky for us, we bought the windows before our business was temporarily shut down—Not sure we’d take that financial plunge right now given the current sitch—so we have everything we need right here at home. And now we also have the time. You know what they say about having too many lemons…
Wonder Dixie is the boss when it comes to this kind of home improvement stuff. I’m the gofer, though lately I’ve been calling myself her intern. It sounds much more distinguished, methinks. Did you know Wonder DIxie was a contractor back in the day? Ran an all-women construction company in Texas? Now, before you go calling her up for help with your home improvement projects, let me say this loud and clear: she only works for me now. Ha ha. By that I mean of course: she only works for us, on our much-loved ninety-two-year-old Spanish bungalow. It was built, get this, by Santa Cruz High students back in 1928. A class project. Why they no longer build houses in high school, I can’t tell you. It seems like such a good idea. I love thinking someone got graded for making my house. Personally, I would give them an A+.
Anyway, that’s the scoop. We’re okay. And for those of you in other parts of the country who are wondering, What does this all mean???? because you think you might have to go through this same “shelter in place” at some point in the nearby future, which you may. Here are some factoids: While restaurants are closed, you can still get takeout. Same goes for coffee shops. As for bars, if that’s your thing, better stock up now. They are shuttered. But the dispensaries are open! Yay Medical Marijuana!
With any luck, the senate is going to send us some bucks. That would sure help.
So there you have it. And remember: Live the love. It’s all we’ve got. And stay healthy. And help keep others healthy by keeping your distance whenever possible.
Dixie’s Tool Bucket. Sexy, I know.
any news and communication is so good!
I wonder about doing improv on Zoom!
Maya ( btw Cliffi ) will be doing her classes on line on Zoom… so see what thats like
Zoom is possible for improv maybe… just not dancing 😮 )
anyway, miss you all
I am hunkering down and blessed to be two blocks from the beach and now with daily walks and making many u turns when I see another humanoid ahead… its like 911 collective consciousness and all the teachers and musicians doing on line live events
Blessings to you and Dixie and one and all
huge hugs and much love
Tara
Sending love. And yeah, we’re going to try some Zoom Improv. We’ll see how it goes…
Much love to you both.🙏🏿
You too!
Yeah that tool bucket is sexy! Right now we are getting comfy and truly not a huge change for me except I am the dedicated shopper. Ms. B is staying home. We are getting outside often and the dog is loving our dedicated time together! One of the side benefits for our companion animals.
Likely our gardens will get some love as soon as the snow leaves…we just got a little Miracle March snow.
Stay safe friends!
Isn’t it weird that shopping has become dangerous? Glad you two are well. Sending love!!!
Hi Clifford and Dixie!!!! Glad you are both well!! Clifford, I have always been jealous that you have Dixie to do all those home projects that she does SO beautifully!! I love that your house was built by Santa Cruz High students! I have been in other houses in your neighborhood that were also built by SC High, and they are all wonderful!!!! Sending my best! Now is the time for all of us to be doing art and writing projects! Stay well!
Thanks for checking in Joyce. Yes! Writing. Art. Things that feed our spirits during this troubling time. Sending love.