Some positive outcomes of Covid-19

We apologize for some weird posting messages in the last few days! This post below was supposed to stay on the site all week, but we mistakenly posted another one “When smart people talk” yesterday —   we will share that one with you next week.  So…here’s the “some good things about Covid” post which we hope will lift you up  a little in the midst of a tough week.

1. We are paying more attention to our hygiene. We wash our hands more often and we keep our surroundings much cleaner than ever before.
2. There is more communication between family members. I’ve received more calls and emails from my kids in the past few months than I ever have.
3. More of us have learned to use technology, like Zoom and email and Skype, which is allowing us to connect  more easily with the rest of the world.
4. More sourdough baking. Actually, more baking in general.
5. Parents are learning math the new way, which may or may not work better than the old way.
6. Naps are good. We are taking more naps because we have more time to do it.
7. We are learning what makes a good leader, because we see clear examples of both good and bad leadership every day.
8. Our pets are getting a lot more attention.
9. More people are voting than ever in the Primaries, especially younger and minority voters.
10. We can see “Hamilton” on TV now rather than having to pay a lot and see it at a theater.
11. Seniors don’t have to withdraw their Required Minimum Distributions in 2020.
12. You can get alcohol “to go” from a restaurant or bar – which means you can go home and  drink it and fall asleep at home.
13. Groceries can be delivered right to your door; amazing how good a canteloupe can be even if you don’t get to touch it first.
14. Many people have either taken up or returned to gardening as a wonderful way to be creative, productive and have fun.
15. Many of us are reading more and participating in Zoom book clubs.
16. Lots of cleaned out closets with many donations given to Goodwill, Salvation Army and local thrift operations.
17. More people and dogs walking safely distanced in our local parks.
18. Realizing that we don’t have to get everything we want just at the moment we want it and it is ok.
19. Knowing that no harm comes from going for days without carefully applying your makeup or wearing a bra.
20. Learning to appreciate friends, neighbors and those who help us with daily chores.