Puzzles

Rompecabezas, in Spanish.

I have become quite addicted to doing puzzles on my laptop.

All of the pieces are going the correct way, thank God, though, I can change that to have them be shown all scattered around, as in real time. No thanks.

They are also separated as to the edges, and body of the puzzle pieces. Again, thank the Lord. I play them in the 440 pieces per puzzle, the largest quantity available on the app I use, which, usually takes me an hour and a half to upwards of two hours to finish a puzzle, depending on its complexity.

I really enjoy the puzzles that have the slight color variations, as in the puzzle I am working on currently.

The different shades of colors, melding into the next, the sublet gradation of one color into the next; I cannot get enough of them.

For me, it is so relaxing to start a new puzzle; I put in my earbuds, put on an Audible.com™ book, and can continue, as such for hours. And have. Like there is anything else to do during the day!?!

While a loaf, or two, of bread rises, I can listen, and do the puzzle. While a load of clothes is in the washer, or the dryer, I can listen, and do a puzzle. While waiting for the rice to cool, then cook, or the beans to soak, then cook, I can listen, and do a puzzle. It is almost as addictive as watching “Rachel cooks with love™, on YouTube.

The app I use is called Jigsaw HD. I do not remember how I got to the stage I am in, but the puzzles are quite beautiful. In this app, I can add photos I have taken, that are available on my laptop, and convert them into puzzles as well. I have several black and white photos of the land across the creek from our house in Iowa, taken just after the last snow we experienced, and they are breathtaking.

Whatever you do to take up the endless hours of confinement, I hope they are as pleasant as they can be. Make them so. Until then, stay happy, stay healthy, stay safe. Wash your hands, cover your mouth, and protect your loved ones.

Post script: this one took me almost 4 hours, off, and on. So much green.