Silver linings

Runcarla

I’m starting this thread so we have a place to post positive news in these stressful times. I do not wish to make light of what is going on around the world related to the Coronavirus, but rather to collect some stories of hope.

5 years ago

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Runcarla

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What is happening in China is happening around the world. During our walk today DH and I did not see a single con trail, though we live under a fly route. I wonder what the long term impact of the flying restrictions will
Have on the environment?

5 years ago

Helena

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Happiness a little closer to home - my daffodils and daylilies are starting to sprout, and my children played outside today for several hours without complaining about it! We made a lovely family brunch and DH and I sat on the sunny porch (in warm coats!) with mimosas to take in the sunshine.

DH and I were just saying there might be many silver linings to this crisis, as we are all forced to rethink the concept of 'essential' in the weeks ahead.

Thanks for starting this thread Carla! xx

5 years ago

taylor

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Cleaning, organizing and decluttering drawers. Doing a major purge in my closet. I do this often , but we are home a bit more , so why not. It’s really cold and rainy anyway, so it’s perfect timing.
The house sparkles !

5 years ago

Christina F.

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My husband got a bonus on Friday! He’s been at this job a year, after a few months of unemployment - his business, advertising, can be fickle. But he’s clearly thriving in this role!

We have also, coincidentally, decided to move up our new home buying timeline and put in the paperwork for a home equity line of credit. Hopefully that will come through once life starts up again and we feel comfortable traveling the city to look at places. Interest rates are super low right now, so I guess that’s one of the silver linings of the current economy....

5 years ago

ChristelJ

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Staying at home means my husband and I finally had time to build that raised garden bed in the yard. Even though I'm a novice gardener, it's a great pleasure to think about what vegetables to plant in our sunny locale. I'm dreaming of salads and herbs...

So true about the rethinking of what essential means.

5 years ago

MsMaven

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Yesterday before the rain started I was able to spread fertilizer on the front plants and the rose bushes I forgot about on the hillside. I also took a short walk in the park.

So far this rain seasons we've had a little over 10" rain, but since yesterday we've had 2" with more expected this week.

Today since it's raining, I cleaned out 2 bathroom drawers. Embarrassed to say I can't remember the last time I cleaned the cosmetics drawer. Soap and hot water, clean liner paper. Why do I have 4 lip pencil sharpeners? And how long should we keep lipstick? Someone once told me 6 months. Mine are all years old.

Also found an unopened box of 24 Wet Wipes singles, "Better than hand sanitizers," they say. I must have bought them for a trip. Also 2 unopened boxes of Lens Wipes I didn't know I had.

DH made healthy whole grain muffins from scratch using a recipe he altered. We're going to take a walk soon if the rain lets up.

Also good: the rain will soften our adobe soil so I can dig and plant some of the plants I bought last week!

5 years ago

nemosmom

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Maybe the virus is the planet's way of forcing everyone to stop and give Earth a break...

As a family, we have been able to spend more time with the boys (who are growing way too fast), building legos, cooking together, and crafting. DH, who travels a lot for work, is enjoying time with them as well.

I am enjoying the task of coming up with creative recipes and catching up on some much needed spring cleaning projects. Next week, we are starting our seeds for the garden!

5 years ago

elpgal

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I am an introvert and spend the weekends relaxing and hanging out with family generally indoors or on the trails. I get mocked a lot for saying ‘no’ to social activities. Now I have my cousins calling me for ideas for things to do at home. Feeling quite smug that I can lend my expertise to others

5 years ago

Cardiff girl

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I smiled when I read elpgals post.I am an introvert too.l feel my time has come !Would be as happy as a clam sewing,knitting ,reading ,cooking,practising instruments and gardening if it wasn’t for the ongoing situation .

5 years ago

Angie

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EXCELLENT idea, Carla. Thank you.

High fiving Taylor, Nemosmom and Helena.

laughing @ elpgal

Greg, Sam and I spend a lot of time apart, usually, because of Greg's job in SLC. Now we are together! LOVE that.

Most positively as I said on the other threads: China and Hong Kong are recovering. We can learn from them, and we will get through this.

5 years ago

Irina

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I will be working from home for at least 3 weeks and staying home on weekends. My husband jokes that the house will sparkle by the end of week 3 My concern I might run out of projects moved warm coats today to a spare room - no need, even if we will get a cold snap, I will not be walking much. Started on warm sweaters as well. Washing the windows is next, weather permits. My spring cleaning will happen early this year.

Since I will have all the day light on weekends free, I want to play with makeup, see if I can up my game

5 years ago

kkards

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Thank you for this. So far the only silver lining if come up with is how much I’ve learned about 1918.

5 years ago

JAileen

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Just about everything in my life has been cancelled. I don’t mind one bit. Now I have plenty of time to practice my guitar and ukulele.

ETA: birding is not affected as it is generally a solitary endeavour.

5 years ago

Jules

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I am learning fun new skills such as Mario Kart and TikTok dances My girls are having a blast together. My youngest and I are having one-on-one bonding time we don’t usually get.

5 years ago

Suz

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We have sunshine in Vancouver and we can still get outside!

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5 years ago

Jaime

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I read the air pollution over Italy has dissipated fast. Perhaps when we see how quickly the planet can heal we will be encouraged to work harder to save it when this situation passes. I found this encouraging also:
https://www.calcalistech.com/c.....32,00.html

Yes to finding out what is essential.

5 years ago

rachylou

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Well, I’ve discovered I’ve one more older relative besides my mum who texts! Yay! I loathe email... lol.

5 years ago

Marlene1

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My brother-in-law had abdominal cancer surgery and chemotherapy, and his surgeon dropped by his house to remove the surgical staples. People are good.

5 years ago

Style Fan

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I am also an introvert so this is normal for me. No problem spending lots of time alone. I prefer it. The weather in Montreal this winter has been amazing. Spectacular. We are so happy we decided to come here this year. We can go out for some beautiful walks. I am looking forward to going up Mount Royal. Every morning I watch the dogs playing in the park across the street. No social distancing among them.

5 years ago

Staysfit

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My team has pulled together and is working so well to plan it’s amazing! I couldn’t have asked for a better group of co-workers!

5 years ago

Anonymous

Lots of things! DH has some temporary work which is helping pay our extra expenses. Spring weather- blooming trees and flowers- and Daylight Savings Time. And of course, Maya and Angelo

5 years ago

Janet

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The silver lining is that to keep my sanity, I've been getting out and walking around with my camera more. Making art and walking are both very therapeutic. Particularly around the water, where I've been making a lot of new abstract water reflection images (2, 4, 5). The boatyards and marinas are peaceful this time of year, before the warm weather really starts (pic 3 is the underside of a boat in dry dock). Found a good old Oldsmobile too (pic 1).

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5 years ago

Irina

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My cat Keeper is in my lap while I'm working on my laptop right now Can't get in the office

5 years ago

celia

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We have been walking more and eating healthier as we have been not going out to eat.
The weather has been beautiful around here.
I am full of plans for cleaning and sorting things at home and that makes me happy.

5 years ago

taylor

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Irina, nothing quit as comforting as a kitty curled up purring on your lap .

5 years ago

Kyle

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Lots of cleaning, cooking and organizing!

5 years ago

Angie

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There is a great sense of calm and serenity in Seattle. Spring has sprung and the sun is shining, which helps. People are sticking to what has been asked of them, and it makes me proud of our city.

We get out to walk a lot anyway, which happens when you have a doggie. I do not have cabin fever. Working from home is the same - just not seeing clients and being social. It's no problem.

Our views continue to inspire. Our little family of three is happy to spend time together for a change. Sam is as happy as can be that we are BOTH home!

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5 years ago

celia

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I forgot to mention that my budgies are very happy that their overlord(DH) is at home. They bond over the movie Aliens, which apparently makes them very chirpy :O)

5 years ago

Roxanna

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I started a new workout regimen. I desperately need something I can control in these uncertain times. So picking a regimen where I can complete a workout every day, put a big red X on a calendar, and see visible results makes me feel productive and accomplished and like there is *something* I can do despite what's going on around me.

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