Courthouse Steps

Even before all the quilt shops closed to walk-in business, I was in the habit of shopping for fabric online. It’s the best way to find just a little bit more of a particular out-of-date print. So, I’ve been getting email updates from quilt shops all over the country. The most helpful so far came from Kimberly’s Fabric Stash in Pennsylvania. It listed these ten ways to stay positive:

1. Get dressed each day - no pajamas!

2. Shower and brush your teeth.

3. If you wear make-up, do. (I don’t, so I won’t.)

4. Call a friend – hearing another voice is helpful

5. Drink water and stay hydrated.

6. Turn off the news after one hour.

7. Clean out your junk drawer. (It's amazing how cheering this can be.)

8. Make a Goodwill/Salvation Army donation box.

9. Start a journal. Putting thoughts to paper relieves stress.

10. Make a prayer list. Read your scriptures.