Dear Liza,
Even though most of the city is shut down to keep everyone home, socially distanced and safe, some folks are still out and about.
Urban arborists and gardeners are out, making sure the yards are pretty, and that trees are trimmed before the summer growing months.
Yesterday, I stepped out to watch two fellows from General Tree Service do some maintenance on a big alder tree across the street. Alders tend to collect dead wood, they said, and this one had branches hanging over the power lines. They had shinnied up the tree to take down the branches, then ground them into mulch.
And before they left, they swept and collected most of the leaves and bits. They did a very nice job. I thanked them for doing such a good job and giving me an interesting show. They said they were happy to be working at a job they enjoy, especially when so many folks are stuck at home.
Some restaurants are still open, as well. Last night we had a take out burrito and DIY Taco bowl from Laughing Planet on Belmont, as a change from home cooking and to support our local businesses. Then we watched “Clash of the Titans”, the 1981 version with Harry Hamlin.
Tomorrow, I’ll tell you about my new sewing project.
Love,
Grandma Judy
Dear Liza 