Here we are: homeschooling, social distancing, and taking it day by day. It's surreal but not catastrophic. If we can stay healthy and employed, Joe and I will be ok. Both of us somewhat introverted, we cope relatively easily with the distance and isolation.
To me, small acts of goodness are an energizer. The author of this article, speaks my language, and I think both she and I do it because our own life depends on it. To me, it gives me a rush of good endorphins to know that I have eased the pain of someone in need.
"We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy" - Joseph Campbell
- Birthday parades have been a fun new additionn to our COVID life.
- Food insecurity is a major issue as people file for unemployment and deal with job loss. We try to leave things in the "take what you need" food pantries in Medford.
- I gave this "care package" to my hair stylist shutting down her salon. Small business owners and people who can't perform jobs from home have been among the hardest hit.
- I periodically leave children's toys and gifts on the bench at the housing project in Somerville. I think kids in unstable homes are likely some of the biggest victims of this pandemic. For so many, school, not home, is their safe place. I pray these kids are ok and by leaving periodic gifts, I hope someone smiles and realizes the world is still thinking of them.
