ith my wife and daughters at home during this period as we struggle to get COVID-19, I decided to create a user manual for working at home with me.

1. A user manual for being sheltered in place with Ronell

2. This is goofy me and my lovely bride, Rachel

3. What are some honest, unfiltered things about me?
I'm an extroverted introvert. I enjoy
people, but I CRAVE time alone and
loathe being interrupted. If my door is
closed, DON’T KNOCK. If there is an
emergency, call 911 and then knock
when the first responders arrive.

4. What are some honest, unfiltered things about me?
Did I mention that I crave alone time? I
also don’t like hearing people talk on the
phone, music played indoors or loud,
repetitive noises. I’m not cranky; I’m
picky. (That is, easily annoyed.)
Caption: Reading at the Malmo City Library in Malmo, Sweden

5. What are some honest, unfiltered things about me?
I’m a different person when I don’t start my
day with my devotion and conclude with a
prayer before interaction with any other
human.
Also, if I don’t get into the gym early, my day
NEVER goes as well as it should. Therefore,
my brain works best AFTER I’ve lifted
heavy things.

6. What are some honest, unfiltered things about me?
If I’m quiet, I’m thinking—not upset.
If I’m alone, I’m not lonely; I’m likely thinking.
Keep in mind that WORK for me does not mean
BUSYNESS. Most of what I do/create/share,
requires DEEP WORK time/thinking.

7. What's the best way to communicate with me?
1. Text
2. Email
3. Messaging app
4. In-person conversation
5. Chat app (i.e., Slack)
6. Phone conversation (if
all else fails).
Capiche?

8. What are some other honest, unfiltered things about me?
I love seeing & spending time with and talking to
my family.
PLEASE feel free to joke, tease or laugh AT
ANYTHING I do. Humor is medicine to me.
Remember, it’s ALWAYS snuggle time.
And, most important, I need AT LEAST 500
kisses per day. (AT LEAST)

9. Thanks! (for your compliance)