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It’s a Strange, New World: Learning to Embrace It

It’s a Strange, New World: Learning to Embrace It

My, what a difference a month makes.  Although it seems like an eternity now, just a mere thirty days ago, my household had different priorities.  We were planning college visits, working on summer vacation plans, and riding out an unusually mild winter. Now we’re hunkered down, seeing our schedules free up on a daily basis (as more and more activities get delayed or canceled), and a family unit that was starting to go their separate ways has now been placed…

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So You’re Stuck at Home, Huh? Don’t Worry, There’s Plenty To Do

So You’re Stuck at Home, Huh? Don’t Worry, There’s Plenty To Do

As the coronavirus continues to spread and lock-downs are becoming more and more stringent, you’ve probably got a house full of people that are cooped up and getting restless. “There’s nothing to do!” That’s a common chorus I’m hearing in my household. On the contrary, there are plenty of things to keep one’s mind and body occupied. For example, we’ve started a 2000-piece puzzle, which is now taking up space on the dining room table. I’ve got a plot in…

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