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Theses are my thoughts and ramblings as I forge my way through this thing they call life.
#980830 added April 11, 2020 at 10:48pm
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Living In Lock Down
30 Day Blogging Challenge

April 11, 2020
How are you finding community in these locked-down days?


Definitely quieter. My writing in cafes and coffee shops has been curtailed. I enjoy writing in places where I can watch people and eavesdrop on conversations. Hey, I am a writer, after all. But my write ins have now moved to virtual and I have learned a bit about Zoom, Google Hangouts and GoToMeeting. I have also saved a great deal of money.

I find myself going on walks, not just for the exercise and fresh air, but also to see who is out and about and how they are managing. Some people say 'hi', others don't, but more do. It is physickle that was a mistake, a funny one!), physical distancing not really social distancing. It's still okay to talk to people, to smile and say 'hello'.

I am working from home, trying to learn how to teach my students with autism from a distance. It is certainly a challenge. The learning curve is very steep, stressful, but rewarding. I am also grateful to have the work because many occasional teachers are out of work right now.

I am also grateful to be living with my mother and our two cats. Living alone would be so lonely right now. With my mother and the cats, we manage to find something to laugh about each day.


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