Picture this: The schools have closed. You don't know if or when they will reopen. Your job told you to telework or put you on paid/unpaid leave (or, god forbid, told you to come in). You are home on your high-speed network, which does not seem so high-speed now with four people using it at the same time. Let's add some details. All movie theaters, gyms, bars, libraries, and community centers are closed. Restaurants are allowed to stay open with the condition that they only offer take-out and delivery. Gatherings of 10+ people are discouraged and groups of 50+ are prohibited. Many places of worship have closed. You can go outside, but you shouldn't stand within six feet of other people. Apple, Lush, Nike, and many other stores have closed their doors until further notice. What's that? You don't have to picture it because it's already here? We've entered a new, almost dystopic era. Many of us don't know what to do with ourselves, let alone our...
Just one teacher's attempt at retaining sanity.