It was never on my mind that life could change so drastically, so quickly, for so many people, at one time. But then it did.

We all blinked...and life changed.

And it's looking like it's going to be quite some time before we can get back to the way of living that we all know, love, and desperately miss...that world prior to the coronavirus pandemic.

For my family, personally, life is very different. Our daughter, Amanda, is home from school doing all of her schoolwork on the sofa, in her comfy sweatpants on most days, talking to teachers virtually when needed. All of her friends are 'in her phone' like before...but there is no more in-person interaction, no more group outings for pizza or ice cream, and no lifeguarding right now either. Amanda passed her driving test and got herself a car just a few weeks prior to stay-at-home orders. Her car is now getting dusty in the garage. I know this is emotionally challenging for kids. It's emotionally challenging for adults.

My husband and I are at home working on our businesses, and are both now focused heavily on helping individuals and businesses navigate through this storm...and we've had to work into the wee hours of the night to adjust the constantly changing information on our web sites and in our newsletters to match current guidelines, as well as create informational presentations and eBooks to accomplish this. I've been very busy with media interviews related to organizing and cleaning as well. It feels good to help in some small way.

The eleven to twelve fitness classes I teach each week have come to a grinding halt...And I desperately miss these environments and my class attendees. I'm now teaching live classes online, as a community service to help us all keep some sense of normalcy and motivation in our lives.

Like so many people these days, I'm now disinfecting my groceries, washing my hands constantly, hoping that Charmin toilet paper shows up at the supermarket soon (although I'm grateful for the off-brand), not leaving the house unless it's for a quick grocery run or to have a cup of coffee on my deck, watching the news more than ever (ugh...I don't recommend it, but it's hard not to do), and hoping and praying some super-intelligent people come up with medication that will help....a cure...a vaccine.

Life for our bunny, Buddy, hasn't changed much. He still eats, sleeps, and hops around, and gets under my feet...but I do think he's pretty confused as to why we're all home 24 hours a day/7 days a week. That being said, I think he likes it.

My heart breaks for everyone who has lost loved ones, or who has loved ones in very serious conditions.

I have many family members in New York and New Jersey, extremely volatile areas. My sister is a nurse on the front lines. My 80-year old father lives with her and her family. I worry about them every day, as well as my aunt in Florida, and my other family and friends as well. This all being said, we're getting along at the moment and I try to remain on the bright side of the fence as much as possible, although admittedly, that can be difficult at times.

Life is full of challenges and this is certainly a huge one for many people around the globe, but I'm confident that, no matter what, we'll get through it, hopefully with an even greater appreciation for life, love, family, and the strength, power, and beauty of friendships. In the meantime, sending thoughts and prayers to you and your loved ones. Be strong and be safe...we will get through this!

Just a very quick shout out to let you know that my latest issue of Anything and Everything is now available. It's the APRIL 2020 issue and I know you're going to love it. Check it out:

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Here are the topics in the APRIL Issue...

How To Clean Your Home Really Well
This is such an important time to be effectively cleaning and disinfecting your home

Help Aging Parents Without Depleting Yourself
No matter where parents lie on the aging spectrum, most adult children do have some concerns and responsibilities

Staying Cheerful When It Seems There's Nothing to Be Cheerful About
There is good reason to remain calm and even to feel (or at least display) some sense of cheerfulness even when there is a global pandemic at hand

Ways to Reuse Candle Jars
An abundance of practical uses for empty candle jars

Staying Organized During a Global Health Crisis
We are living in a world that seems to have tipped on its side. Staying organized right now is key to our health and sanity

Staying Connected with Others While Social Distancing
Here are three ways I'm staying connected with others while practicing social distancing

Comfort Recipes
Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup
Easy Spicy Vegetable Soup

Hobbies are Good for the Soul
It's a great time to start a new hobby, pick up on an old one, or to learn new things about a hobby you once enjoyed.

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GON New Web Poll How are you holding up emotionally throughout this global pandemic? Please vote and let us know. We'll publish results on our web site in a few weeks

GON Web Poll Results Last month, we polled our GON readers, asking, 'Do you spring clean your home every year?' Here's how GON readers responded

GON Inspiration and Motivation If there was ever a time for motivation and inspiration, that time is now

GON April Organizing Checklist Here are 30 organizing TO DOs...one for each day of the month

GON April Mini Organizing Challenges Organizing and Managing Paper is this month's focus

GON April Printable Print it out. Get your home clean from top to bottom


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