Allen is a Plumber at a local company. Caitlin is an Adjunct Professor in NREM and just started as an Academic Advisor in biology (OSU).

 

How are you coping? Caitlin is totally overwhelmed with her classes moved online and trying to train for her new job at the same time. Gardening and walks with the dog help. Allen's job is remarkably unchanged. He's described it as "I'm an essential worker going a lot of unessential work."

 

What, if any, new rituals have emerged for you?

2pm is treat time for the dog. If she doesn't get some kind of engaging food-related enrichment, she becomes a huge pest in conference calls for the rest of the afternoon. We're normally news junkies but right now we find ourselves avoiding it.

 

The worst thing about quarantine. Caitlin's mental health is suffering from the social isolation and increased work load. 

 

The best thing about quarantine. Reconnecting with friends from across the country via web conferencing. 

 

What are you most thankful for? Each other and our hilarious dog.