Used More or Used Less

While sheltering in place I have found that some things are used more and some things are used less.

dishwasher, used more, shelter in placeI have to run the dishwasher more often as I am only eating at home.

clothes washer, cleaning, choresMy washer is used less as I don’t wear as many different clothes. For instance, I have not worn socks for weeks, except for when I go out to the grocery store. Plus, I am more likely to wear the same things for several days at a time.

clothes dryer, choresOf course, the dryer is also used less as it is used only after a load goes through the washer.

It is interesting though that they are seeing different items as I am wearing much different clothes while sheltering in place.

shower, shelter in place, cleanThe shower is also used a bit less. There are some days where I will not shower. It all depends on how I feel. I don’t get too dirty sitting at a computer while working 🙂

razor, beard trimmerThe beard trimmer and razor are also not used as much. Instead of most every day, I may go a few days without trimming up. It all depends on whether I have meetings where we use video or not. Next week I will have to use them more often.

back door, backyard, screen door, sliding glasss doorThe sliding door into the backyard is used a lot more as I try to spend some time there each day. Also, windows are opened a lot more.

On the other hand the garage door is rarely opened except for when I am working in the front yard or heading out to the grocery store.

What have you use more and what have you used less?

Steven

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Jerusalem Day

Today was Jerusalem Day, so I thought I would share a few pictures of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Day is an Israeli national holiday and commemorates the reunification of Jerusalem after the Six-Day War in 1967.

Jerusalem Day is celebrated on the 28th of Iyar on the Hebrew calendar so has a different day each year on the Gregorian Calendar.

Israel Trip 2017, Bible Lands, Luke ChandlerI will start with a picture from a trip I took to Israel in 2017 with a group of my friends from Patterson.

Jerusalem Walls, Ramparts WalkIt is common on Jerusalem Day to take tours of the city. Here is my friend Luke on the Ramparts Walk.

Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives - Dome of the RockHere is another view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives that doesn’t have people in the way of the picture 🙂

Jerusalem old city, quiet streets, Jerusalem, Night, closed shopsI am thinking about walking through the Old City of Jerusalem at night. It can be peaceful then.

Western Wall, Shabat, Sabbath, Holy PlaceI think about visiting the Western Wall, especially on a Friday night.

Temple Mount, Western Wall, Beginning of SabbathHere is another view of the Temple Mount from a different direction. I like the lighting in this picture.

Imperial Hotel, Jerusalem, Jaffa GateI also think of the Imperial Hotel which is where I have stayed most often in Jerusalem. It is a great location and is very close to two of my favorite Jerusalem restaurants.

Now that I am thinking of Jerusalem, I am wondering when I will be able to go there again.

Steven

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