Reader WilliamB emailed me this past week, suggesting that in these times of unrest, it might be nice to have a post (and comment section) dedicated to sharing some of the lovely things we’ve seen this week.
As an example, WilliamB mentioned being low on yeast, and three neighbors offered theirs.
I thought this was a great idea, so here we are!
I’ll go first, since it’s my blog. 😉
I was reading Mr. Money Mustache’s most recent post, and in it, he pointed out that it is pretty cool that the whole world is stopping their usual way of living for the main purpose of protecting those among us who are more weak and vulnerable.
People who are older, people who have pre-existing health conditions…they are the ones most at risk here, and everyone is working together to help protect them.
(I am not saying this is not a serious concern for everyone, or that only older people or people with pre-existing health conditions die when they catch it. Just to be clear.)
Relatedly, I think that in our heavily individualistic culture, it’s heartening to see so many people working together for the common good.
One other thing: In my neighborhood, I see a big increase in people walking their dogs or just taking walks or bike rides, and that seems like a lovely thing.
Jem Horwood
Saturday 16th of May 2020
I'm a little late to this, but near the beginning of our lockdown I became worried I would run out of puzzles. I've been doing a couple of puzzles for months now, as a way of dealing with anxiety. So that day I'd gone to a couple of thrift stores only to realize they were all closed, and I even checked London Drugs, even though I don't usually buy my puzzles new, and they had none. On the way home we stopped at our Little Library to drop off a couple of books. It's a little bookshelf with a roof, where people in our neighbourhood can take or leave books. What did I see but a little table with a big clear plastic bin full of puzzles! I'm pretty sure I also heard a hallelujah chorus. I've visited it several times now, and have taken several puzzles and left even more. I hope it continues after the pandemic, but either way, it's completely awesome!
Karen Parlier
Friday 10th of April 2020
I take care of my granddaughter and she loves the outdoors and so does my dog Millie. I take both on a walk around our neighborhood. We pass by someone who owns a day care and the kids are outside playing so my granddaughter Ella refuses to leave this place, she is putting her hands through the fence touching other kids hands and a dog is there too. My dog is going crazy with this dog barking like crazy!!! We finally get away from them and she decides she wants to walk rather than be strolled along in the stroller, so I give in and she is walking in people's yards, trying to take a basketball from this house, and then finally we are in our yard and all is good. She is ready to come in and she falls right asleep after our adventure!!
deanna
Thursday 9th of April 2020
I’m glad you mentioned MMM’s post. I read it too. I really appreciate his optimism about the aftermath of this pandemic. I believe there will be more people working from home and maybe more homeschoolers, maybe people will continue to be more frugal and have more appreciation for availability of goods. And, hopefully, we will discover that we really don’t need so much after all.
Jenny
Wednesday 8th of April 2020
Masks and more masks! I work at a large hospital and weve been reusing disposable masks, sometimes up to 5 days. However, this week, one of our nurses made some, I was gifted some, and another nurses mom made us headbands. I love having some I can wash :))) if you are making them, we (healthcare workers) appreciate it!! Keep on!!
Jenny
Wednesday 8th of April 2020
Masks and more masks! I work at a large hospital and weve been reusing disposable masks, sometimes up to 5 days. However, this week, one of our nurses made some, I was gifted some, and another nurses mom made us headbands. I love having some I can wash :)))