Car Parades during the pandemic
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Comments (28)Arcy_gw, you reminded me of when my DD was in high school. She had the option of walking about 5 blocks to catch a bus, or walking to the school which was just under 2 miles. Sometimes I was able to drop her off on my way to work. When I did, I would be shaking my head at the other parents as I waited in the back up, watching them crawl up the U shaped drop off area until, one car at a time, the student would get out exactly in front of the entrance. I would bet that nearly all of them had been to an amusement park and experienced the way they load/empty 5 or 6 cars at a time at the popular rides, then move the empties along to make room for the next 6 cars, but couldn't think to replicate that at the school. I would make DD get out of the car and walk 30 feet so that I didn't have to get caught in that stream of molasses....See MoreHow will the Covid-19 pandemic affect future home design?
Comments (41)I just remembered a conversation some of the parents had a pickup on the last day before our school closed. It was about difficulty finding toilet paper. One person who was there was making the case for Toto washlet type toilet seats to avoid the scramble for toilet paper. I predict that those will rise in popularity, especially if the toilet paper scarcity continues. Similarly, I think people may start to return to cloth napkins, dishcloths, rags, dish towels, etc.. They may be forced into it by supply shortages, but then they'll realize how much better it actually is for many thing. I agree that the Toto washlet would be very nice right now with TP being in short supply; however, I don't think most people are aware of its existence. While I personally try to avoid filling landfills with single-use items (including cleaning items), I don't think turning to cloth in case of another pandemic is a realistic solution. Why? Because whatever our next crisis is, the details will vary. Our next crisis might have to do with electricity, and we might lack the ability to wash cloth items. That's the hard thing about preparedness: you prepare without knowing for certain what will happen. I missed the comment about brick and mortar schools. I’m also a teacher and believe that if learning was left up to all students and it was strictly online the retention would be poor. There have been many studies showing that. Yes, and that mirrors my personal experience. I fully accept that right now we have to do what we can for our students -- but as a long-term solution, this isn't a great choice. I don’t think anyone liked the feeling of not being able to buy whatever we wanted whenever and wherever we wanted. Yes, we are very spoiled today -- popping into the grocery store to pick up whatever convenience product and out-of-season fruit -- and we don't even stop to think about it. If there's a silver lining to this thing, perhaps that's it: it forces us to be grateful for just how much we have. In terms of creature comforts, the poorest American lives a pretty cushy life compared to all the generations who've come before us. I think if people would just do their normal shopping and stop hoarding there would be stuff on the shelves. Absolutely true, but I do understand the fear: I may not be able to leave the house to get more. We may be sick, and I need to be prepared to take care of my family's basic needs....See MoreWhat has helped you during staying at home?
Comments (56)The pandemic and stay at home period hit at exactly the same time I've been under doctor's orders to stay out of the sun completely, due to the recent skin graft on my nose. So in a way it hasn't been so bad mentally for me because I would have been scurrying around wearing a hat and trying to avoid daylight anyway! That said I'm ever so grateful that we are retired for many reasons. Obviously we have tremendously less stress in that neither of us has work commitments that we are now trying to accomplish from home. And based on what I'm hearing from my best buddy at my former workplace, things there are very difficult. The university just announced a round of severe budget cuts and beyond the uncertainty I'd feel if I was still employed I am beyond happy I don't have to deal with needy college students, or their parents, right now. Add to that dealing with them by zoom or phone or email...yikes. We get along well and it helps that husband cannot stay still or inside. He heads out in his boat for shoreline clean up daily which is perfect for both of us: he is outside away from people being useful and busy and I'm inside without him around all the time LOL. M-F I'm doing a daily exercise or Pilates zoom class which gives some weekday structure and that helps too. I've also been cooking regularly and that's been very satisfying. Before retirement it was challenging to prep and serve meals because we like to eat early but that meant unless I got out of the office by 5 (rare) I was either frantically rushing or more frequently cobbling something together from the freezer or leftovers. It has been a pleasure to have the time to prep, cook, eat and clean up without racing around. We are very blessed....See MorePandemic Puppies
Comments (32)I'm in central WI. So no Yorkies or Chihuahuas. No pit or pit mix. I adored our Lab and would get another in a heartbeat if I was 20 years younger. But Labs are just too big for me. Or most of them. I did see a lovely, almost fox red lab when I was at the vet a couple of years ago. He was around 2 years old and weighed in at 50#'s. IF only I could get one that size. Our lab was around 90#'s. I have a Sheltie--He's a medium size dog, weighs 38#. He's wound pretty tight. Needs a companion. DSII moved in w/ a friend in September (Covid) & has since (November) moved to TX. Rusty is very attached to DSII. Then I was in AZ for 8 days in October. While I was gone, Rusty would not come inside the house; DH had to call DSII to 'try' to get Rusty inside, usually without success. He stayed outside nearly 24/7. After I returned, he will scarcely let me out of his sight. When the granddog visits, Rusty is super happy & will run & play outside for hours w/ his buddy. When GD leaves, Rusty goes back to being borderline neurotic. Conclusion is that Rusty needs a full time buddy dog. (Granddog hasn't been here because DSI has had Covid--getting tested tomorrow to see if he's clear to go back to work.) So I'm open to about any mid-size dog that is up to rough & tumble play. I have a fondness for herding dogs but whatever breed/ cross/ mutt that is a bit more laid back & tough enough to handle some cold & a rambunctious Sheltie. Also would like one with a somewhat more out-going personality than the typical Sheltie. Because I think that would also be a benefit for Rusty. Yes, I've started to look into rescues. I know of people around here who have adopted thru those rescues that transport from shelters in the south. What I've been reading is that these dogs are getting snapped up quickly and the rescue organizations have waiting lists. And, DH & I are in quarantine for a few more days because of exposure to DSI....See MoreKathsgrdn
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