Coronavirus

What odd times these are.   With the coming and impending ramp-up of the COVID-19 virus, we have begun schooling from home (for all four of us).  Before it shut things down here, I took the kids out for a hike and ice cream at our favorite shop (Scoops and Smiles in Malvern).  

Now the children's days are full of lounging around the house reading, doing crafting projects, and completing most of their schoolwork in the morning before having the afternoon for playing.  I'm using my new dissertation desk to work (8am - 4:30 pm) and take my doctoral class online (Wednesdays, 5 pm - 9:30pm).  We are so lucky to have a dedicated gym space and the Chester Valley Trail, which has remained open for us to go on walks, runs, and scooter/bike rides.

Our one main "challenges" is having enough reading material for Alma, who is blowing through all of her books.  Thank goodness for the boxes of books from Uncle Scott, my childhood, and Mrs. Sweeney.

We are blessed to have secure jobs, a comfortable home, plenty of food, our health, and each other.  Here's to hoping that our country and the world can move through these trying times in a manner that is thoughtful, compassionate, and values the lives of all people.