Can anything good come from a crisis? Particularly, the Covid-19 Pandemic? I've been thinking a lot about it lately, as I watch life as we once knew it fade into the distance, and a new normal come to the forefront. People grumble and panic. They blame and turn inward. THERE IS A GLIMMER OF HOPE ON THE HORIZONWhile some reveal a negative attitude in response to what is swirling around them, (let's not mention the TP frenzy), others are doing something positive during this crisis. And I believe for many, it comes from deep inside with a heart of faith in God and His providence. Or, maybe for some, motivation to help the less fortunate. Whichever it is, I am thankful. And I stand back with awe and gratitude. For a person of my age, I'm supposedly meant to hunker down at home. Well, I'm trying my best. But there are times. . . Like last Friday, when I took a trip to my happy place: Downtown Chicago. I played investigative reporter (like Nellie Bly, my latest research project), to see if things were truly closing down. CHICAGO -- THE SCENE OF A DYSTOPIAN NOVELIt was pretty much deserted. Even the pigeons were practicing social-distancing. So, how can the closing of stores, restaurants, schools, libraries and coffee shops (except for take out), be a good thing? THE WAY I SEE IT -- THE COVID CRISIS CAN BRING GOODPeople are more in touch than ever. Can you see it happening? Have you taken part?
SPEAKING OF CREATIVE SOLUTIONS - HERE ARE SOME CRISIS BUSTERS!I love to connect people with resources that can be helpful, especially in times like these. I hope something below will resonate with you! Run out of ideas for your house-bound students? LEARNING RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS AT HOME You may not have thought of these: WAYS CHURCHES CAN HELP IN A CRISIS Going stir-crazy? Time for a break: 25 THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR FAMILY WHILE STUCK AT HOME Have you always wanted to be artsy, but never had the time to take a class? Well, now there is no excuse! FREE WATERCOLOR CLASSES BY TRACY LIZOTTES Sometimes you just need a fresh perspective - A WISE WAY TO LOOK AT EVENTS THROUGH THE LENS OF HISTORY And here's a video I was inspired to create after watching a few author buddies share their own: A MIDDLE-GRADE CREATIVE WRITING ACTIVITY: FRACTURED FAIRY TALES - JARM DEL BOCCIO For those of you who are architecture and history buffs: 6 BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN MUSEUMS TO VISIT FREE ONLINE I'D LOVE TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS - WHAT GOOD HAVE YOU NOTICED COMING FROM THE COVID-19 CRISIS?Please let me know in the comments below. And if you have a link with helpful tips to get us through, post those as well!
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