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Q Diaries

My daily report as I self-quarantine–“Q” during the Corona Virus pandemic

Here’s what I did today while self-quarantining!
Popcorn and Marilyn McCoo. What did you do today?
I’m recording in my closet now!

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Corona Virus 2020: Toilet Paper Pandemic

and suggestions for coping!

Listen here for quarantine “NO TOUCHING” advice and a short piece of Viking fiction!

Show Notes with Links:

  • This is episode 3 of my Corona Virus Pandemic coverage
  • Get your info from coronavirus.gov
  • Looking for alternatives to toilet paper (because the whole world has gone to shizzle and there’s no toilet pizzle left)? Here’s the link where I found some alternatives: The Urban Survival Site
Wondering about the perfect “alternative”? Exhibit A? Absolutely. Exhibit B? Not recommended. Don’t let their expressions fool you!
  • Lots of tips for what to do when you’re quarantined and/or have to maintain “social distancing”
  • Bonus fiction piece from a Chaffee County Writers Exchange virtual meeting this morning. My piece is called “Shriek of the Shield Maiden”
  • and . . . who wants my black suit?
Who’d like this black size 8 “Etcetera” suit? Contact me soon! These are from today’s closet culling!
My half of the closet! My recording equipment hides among sound-absorbing stuff!
End of my 10-minute scribbled piece: Shriek of the Shield Maiden
I’m recording in my closet now!

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Corona Virus 2: Revenge of the Toilet Paper

or: Why I’m self-quarantining

Hey, someone had to do it! “The Bernier 5” sisters gather for Christine’s 70th surprise party!

Here’s part 2 of my Corona Virus coverage with health tips and discussion on why I’m self-quarantining after my awesome trip to California!

Links to Corona Virus info from “the horse’s mouth”:
cdc.gov
coronavirus.gov

I’m recording in my closet now!

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Leap Day, the Corona Virus, and Dark Ebb: Grim Tales

A “quickie” episode!

With just a bit of advice!

Hey! I recorded a “quickie” episode yesterday (Leap Day, February 29, 2020) with info about my upcoming new release and some tips on the novel Corona Virus. Hope you take a “quickie” listen!

Pre-order now for April 1 delivery!
I’m recording in my closet now!

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Welcome to My Closet!

My first episode of 2020 is recorded in my closet! Let me know what you think of the sound quality!

My own little corner and my own little chair…in my very quiet closet!
My OLD recording space!

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Alligator preserves Episode 61:Don’t forget the dog

Ranger . . . was a very good boy.
I narrate my piece “Don’t Forget the Dog” and provide info on gastric torsion

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Alligator Preserves Episode 31: Divide by One*–Grace Ragland Challenges The Tour Divide

Grace works on her pre-interview “magic paper” drawing!

Some might say that the Tour Divide would challenge the fittest among us. After all, this annual bicycling epic spans 2,745 miles between Banff, Canada and Antelope Wells, NM, right on the Mexican border. Some might even say that a person with Multiple Sclerosis would be a fool to attempt such a feat.

But not Grace Ragland. Having lived with M.S. since age ten (and she admits to being “50ish” now), she has yet to meet a challenge with an “I can’t.” When a friend mentioned trying this ultra-endurance event, Grace knew she had to challenge it. Spoiler alert: Grace is the first person with M.S. to complete The Tour Divide.

The mountains, the trail, the bike, the rider, and home! Get your own “magic paper” (your water painting disappears soon after you paint!) along with my books at Fire On The Mountain in Leadville!

*I offered the book title suggestion “Divide by One” to Grace and to Brent Goldstein, another TD finisher (I’ll interview him soon!).

Listen here, and see daily photos of Grace’s epic journey on her website:

 Show Notes with Links:

  • Grace discusses the years before her diagnosis with “relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis” and how she dealt with the news.
  • Her mother’s encouragement and advice
  • Personal physical challenges in the years before The Tour Divide
  • Link to David and Jana Zangerle’s episode (tandem bike racers)
  • Denver Post article from Grace’s 4th LT100 Mountain Bike finish (buckled!)
  • When she’s not training, Grace has another secret talent
  • Links to Elden Nelson’s episode and his blog
  • Meeting Brent Goldstein, and the First Descents Organization
  • National Interscholastic Cycling Organization (NICA), its inclusive mission, and Grace’s involvement
  • Grace’s friend, riding for Shami Butter, suggests the Tour Divide at “Inn the Clouds, The Leadville Hostel and Inn”
  • Link to Ken Chlouber’s episode (Founder of the Leadville Race Series)
  • Grace talks about how she got her Salsa Cutthroat Touring Bike
  • More about The Challenged Athletes Foundation
  • Special gear (aside from her touring bike) that helped
  • Guinness Book of World Records? We’ll see!
  • Finding “Da Brim” to protect her from the heat
  • Grace discusses her worst, scariest day (bacon lovers out there will love this part!), her best day, and trail angels
  • CLIF BAR! How about a sponsorship?!
  • What’s next for Grace? Steve Justice . . . get ready to be a ghostwriter for her book!
  • Grace’s blog: https://graciedamnit.wordpress.com/
  • Grace’s email: graciedamnit@yahoo.com
  • Grace’s local news link to her story: Local Mountain Biker says . . . 

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