I reread this book every year or so; I also have loved it since childhood. I think Sewell says some very timeless things about religion (and the hypocrisy of some who practice it), and class, and humanity. For all that Black Beauty starts out working for the aristocracy, I think the longest section of the book is…

This almost brought be to tears reading this. I adored this book as a child and knowing the trauma of the book, I never watched the 1994 movie even though I was already an adult at the time. This was beautifully written and reminds me of why, as beautiful as this book is, I would never read this book again.

When you can’t leave the house to buy planting supplies, you make do with what you have.

I live in a town with a really great bagel place, but I’m not gonna lie, I do love the cinnamon crunch bagel from panera. 

I gotta rant:

YOU GUYS!!  I just found a bottle of Rose in my closet!!!  I’m an occasional drinker and tonight I was just craving wine.  I am one happy, lucky gal tonight now.

I know that this is a minor inconvenience relative to what’s going on but I had a rough day yesterday: The one day I went out to get necessities I was misgendered literally everywhere I went. I try to be understanding because my frame is decidedly not feminine but it’s frustrating that even when I put on full make-up…

Even with actually going into work, I’ve been busy in the kitchen. I made lemon raspberry bread (like banana bread, it’s cake, despite the name) I also made a loaf of multigrain bread with all the seeds, and pecans, and pistachios. It’s very hearty and I’ll be toasting some tomorrow with melted cheese to eat with soup…

The amazing thing is, we’re still doing great business with adoptions, even though we no longer do open hours and the potential adopter can’t meet their potential future companion until *after* they’ve filled out an application *and* been approved.

Stop posting deaths for SNS.

A quick wipe with a disinfectant isn’t going to do a lot, they often require time to work, which means keeping the surface wet. I’d check the information on the pack to be sure.

In my hospital right now (near-ish Seattle), 1 person can accompany the mother. That person cannot leave the entire duration, and if they do they’re not getting back in and no one else is allowed to be with the mother except that one person. Everywhere else there are literally no visitors allowed inside the hospital…

Agreed and it’s especially difficult for healthcare providers who are aware of those risks, but have a rule like this in place to prevent other things, like death, then some asshat says things like...

That sounds... Not legal. Has your friend looked into this, because I’m really concerned that something could go wrong.

Im due in 4 weeks. The birth of my son 5 years ago was really traumatic, he wasn’t getting any oxygen at it was life or death. I’m petrified to go through something like that again, this time alone. The aftermath of vaginal birth and c sections are tremendously painful. How are mothers supposed to do everything alone…

I saw someone mention in another thread about this that one possible reason is that birthing partners would need all the protective gear that is currently scarce for medical professionals who are dire need of it (masks, protective clothing). I’ve not given birth nor have I attended any so I have no idea if the PPE…

They do not.  The intention is to have fewer people in the hospital to reduce exposure.

I have a very pregnant friend here in central California. Her OBGYN has told her that she should prepare for an unassisted home birth while the OBGYN sits in a car outside in case anything goes wrong in order to minimize the possibility of infecting mother or baby with covid-19. 

I’m 20 weeks pregnant, living in NYC, and not super pleased about this. Obviously I want my husband there for the birth of our second, but I have to trust that my doctors won’t let me die because he’s not there. What an annoying scare tactic. Pregnant women are scared enough during this pandemic already, thank you. I…

God I hope this isn’t in effect by the time my wife gives birth (expected in August). It was rough just not being able to go to an appointment with her.