Well, the world has shifted in an intense way since the last WWW post (February 29). I hope each of you is well and safe.
If you've found yourself unexpectedly homeschooling, there's a lot of homeschooling content in this blog. Poke around and see if any of it encourages you.
But remember, these are not "business as usual" homeschool days for us, either. We miss our co-op classes and friends. We can't go to the zoos, museums, or fun events that usually fill our weeks.
So, if you come out on the other side of this thinking "I could never homeschool," you may or may not be right. [/soapbox]
On to the links!
- History of the Cast Courts at the V&A Museum. This was one of my favorite places that we visited on our most recent UK trip. (Last fall.)
- OK, disclaimer: I don't find the first character in this story particularly sympathetic. But it's a mess no matter how sympathetic the characters are: A $60 Billion Housing Grab by Wall Street in the New York Times Magazine.
- My dad sent me this one: Who Sang the Most Beatles Songs? Lead Vocal Totals. The numbers, obviously, don't tell the whole story but it's still interesting.
And now, for the Coronavirus / Covid-19 section of the links:
- Songs of Comfort for Anxious Souls, a playlist by Brett McCracken. So many of my favorites made this list!
- Love in the Time of Coronavirus: A Guide for Christian Leaders by Andy Crouch.
- If you use natural remedies (including herbs or vitamins), this is a helpful read: Cytokine Storm and Herbs - Life or Death Information from Natural Medicine Mamas. Use the good stuff and leave the dangerous alone.
- Anatomy of a Pandemic by Kevin Patterson in The Walrus.
- Are Hospitals Near Me Ready for Coronavirus? Nine Different Scenarios at ProPublica. Spoiler: no, they are not.
- When and How Does This Coronavirus End? An opinion piece by Philip Klein.
- The Police Power of the States to Control a Pandemic, Explained by David French at The Dispatch.
- Social Distancing: This is not a Snow Day. No sleepovers. Definitely no play-dates. No multi-generational gatherings. And no playgrounds. I am beyond frustrated at people not taking this seriously. I do not like having to explain to my children why other people are still getting together in groups when they can't.
- Fake Animal News Abounds on Social Media by Natasha Daly. I know we all long for some good news, but for the love! Stop sharing this nonsense.
- Maybe not an LOL, but a wan smile: Working form Home During a Global Pandemic Bingo at McSweeneys (language warning).
In short: stay home. Wash your hands. Pray. Use the time wisely. (Didn't we all used to say we need more time and a simpler life?) This too shall pass.
