Beautiful stories are emerging during this international Covid-19 crisis. Let's share these inspiring stories in their one space so they can be easily found. They will bring us hope and joy. Let's share the light.
Here is part of email from McAlister's Deli in the Illinois region.
Dear friends,
As we all know, Illinois has closed schools temporarily in an attempt to control the spread of COVID 19. We believe this is the right decision, but also understand that it may present challenges to families in the communities we serve. We'd like to help.
If you are concerned about ensuring your children have a hearty lunch, stop by McAlister's Deli from 11am - 1pm, Monday through Friday. Every kid can receive a free sack lunch that contains a turkey and cheese sandwich, chips, applesauce and a cookie. Completely free, no other purchase is necessary.
We want to do our part to make sure our friends get through this challenging time. So take this worry off your plate, and put it on ours. We will get through it. Together.
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Here is a link from Time of some of the different singing by quarantined people in Italy.
I really love the one wear people are singing I Love You Baby on rooftops.
https://time.com/5802700/lockdown-song/
My husband sent me this this morning! Lovely!
Great idea to start this thread, by the way.
I found the lyrics that they were singing in Siena!!
Canto della Verbena
Nella Piazza del Campo
Ci nasce la verbena
Viva la nostra Siena...
La più bella delle città
(I sing of verbena, in the Plaza of the Fields, the verbena will sprout, long live our Siena, most beautiful city)
More community uplifting, this time from Spain. Spain is giving Italians a run for their money!
Please enjoy! These are such rays of sunshine.
Balcony fitness Class, (instructor on lower rooftop green )
https://twitter.com/MuhammadLila/status/1239176041702346752?s=20
Community Balcony Bingo
https://twitter.com/MuhammadLila/status/1239174140210417665?s=20
The Cincinnati Zoo is hosting a home safari online every weekday at 3:00pm est. Each day a new animal will be live stream and featured. Today they began the service with their famous hippo Fiona.
Fun for kids and adults alike.
https://cincinnatizoo.org/news-releases/cincinnati-zoo-is-bringing-the-zoo-to-you/
Free online learning help for kids from Scholastic. What a great resource for those of you with children. They are sorted by appropriate grade levels.
Even when schools are closed, you can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Kids can do them on their own, with their families, or with their teachers. Just find your grade level and let the learning begin!
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
I am so inspired! SO much light and good is now emerging with how humanity is dealing with this virus. Keep looking for the light. It is there. It is spreading. It is growing and it is beautiful!
My daughter and her boyfriend (the ones in the computer) have started having virtual dinner dates with other couples. They're in lock-down in NYC.
