It’s been quite a crazy year so far. The abrupt end of school in March felt like falling into quicksand. I was nearly swallowed by COVID-19-induced emotions and the disruption to not only our jobs as teachers but the education of our own children.
Homefront Revolution
My last day at work as a teacher was March 13th. My last day of the 2020 academic year will be June 17th. Three whole months of a totally different lifestyle. Working, schooling, and churching at home is the new way. We’ve taken to only going out every few weeks for groceries–now extreme homebodies by…
In Good Time
I’m amazed today. It just so happens today is the four-year anniversary of my launching this blog. It also just so happens that after a few things I had to sort out, I launched my author website today. When I tied up the loose ends and came home to publicly post online about my author…
Living in Lockdown
At this point, we’re entering the third week of “lockdown” here in NJ. Schools are closed indefinitely. The governor ordered travel restrictions and a curfew on March 21st. Life is scaled back and limited to our home and walks in the nearby neighborhoods. People are scared, tense, and concerned about what lies ahead. I am…
We Can Live in Hope in Uncertain Times
Due to the spread of the coronavirus, most of us are on lockdown right now. We’ve been asked to stay home and practice social distancing. Schools are shut down across the United States. Many of us have had modifications to our work schedules. It’s been a hectic and stressful week, to say the least. The…