At 5 PM Saturday, March 21, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19 Executive Order No. 8, aka the Stay at Home order, took effect. Here’s a daily-ish journal of how Reader staff, our friends, family—and our pets—are spending our time.
Day 42: May 1
What we’re listening to:
- “Orange Sky” by TATTAT, in preparation for their livestream show tomorrow
- “Brighter Days” by Sauti Sol and Soweto Gospel Choir
- “Why You in LA” by Keys Open Doors
What we’re watching:
- A Secret Love, which just hit Netflix on Wednesday (warning: tears inevitable)
What we’re eating:
- My first sushi burrito and bulgogi fries from En Hakkore
- Bon Appetit’s crispy turmeric-and-pepper-spiced chicken wings
- Homemade popcorn drizzled in chhonk instead of just butter (this is life-changing, trust me)
What we’re reading:
- The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman
- Everything about BiNet on Twitter
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