I guess it's because I was so upset beforehand, but my self-quarantine has been curiously peaceful, almost the feeling you get on a retreat. I am enjoying being at home.

I did go out yesterday and went through the Walgreens drive-thru to pick up a $3 prescription. Later I thought I could have asked my son to do it, but I didn't have any contact with anyone, so I think it was okay to do.

My symptoms continue to lessen. My chest has opened up and my fever is history. I still have a cough, but not nearly as bad. Nevertheless, I will honor the two-week self-isolation, in hopes that it will contribute to "flattening the curve."

I tackled my stack of papers yesterday. It is my worst fault; I let papers pile up. I filed some of them; then I uncovered some AARP magazines in the stack I hadn't read, so I stopped to read through them. I found one good article that listed some money-saving sites for seniors. I am going to check them out today. There is fns.usda.gov which offers the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (coupons for authorized farm stands and farmers' markets). This is only for low-income seniors, 60 and older with an income under $23K.

Then there is WalletHacks.com/kids-eat-free which lists restaurants where kids eat free. That would help with the Tuesday dinners, once I start doing that again.

GoBanking Rates.com has an article on things hotels give away free. And there is LifelineSupport.org which helps low-income people with their cell-phone service.

Before I got sick, I was planning to go to DSW to get some black booties, now that they are most likely on sale. Well, yesterday I got an email from DSW that offered a free backpack for a $49 purchase. I went through their clearance section and found some booties for $40, and then I added a blanket scarf for $15. I need that for a dress coat I don't often wear because it has such a wide-open neckline. I made the order in time to get one of the backpacks, so I got all three for $58. It is my splurge for the month.

I have never ordered footwear online before, so I am cautiously hopeful that the booties will be comfortable.

I'll be working on the papers again today, and who knows what I will find?