We all do a lot not to go crazy. You are probably doing crazy things to spend your time when you are not at home. What do you do when you're not at work? Here are some other things you should try.
If you haven't already, make a little noise. A global movement began to thank all of our front-line health workers who made noise every evening at 7 p.m. You can clap, whistle, ring a bell or shout "hooray". I have an old school bell that I ring and Kathy whistles.
Kathy and I started a 10-activity Olympics event at home. So far she leads 3 to 1. She beat me in the "crossword" challenge. He solved the entire Pioneer puzzle in 15 minutes when he only had half. She also won at Yahtzee and Rummikum.
I won the gin rummy event. We still have Sudoku, Scrabble, Checkers, Trivia Pursuit and some other events to do. In retrospect, it should contain chess that she cannot play.
I cleaned our guest room, which served as a "sunset room". I just stacked a few things in bed to keep them. It hasn't looked too good since we moved to our house on Lake Julia. Do you have a closet to clean? And the garage?
Don't you have a lot of old photos in certain boxes somewhere? It is a good time to solve them. Set it aside to insert an album, donate, and throw the rest away. It really feels good to take old photos. If you have real old family photos that go back a generation or two, now is a good time to put people's names on the back of each photo.
People made a lot of calls and I'm sure you will too. I received a call from Joy in Becida, who thanked me for my last two columns. The day made me happy. It was even better than harvesting a gallon of maple syrup that I made. So far it has been a record year. If you haven't made a few calls, now is the time.
If your kids are looking for something and I'm sure they are, ask them to call some classmates who least expect a call from them. If they don't want to call, ask them to write a note to someone.
If your kids are looking for something unique, ask them to write a book and illustrate it. Take two blank sheets, fold them in half and you now have an eight-page book. Add an illustration on some pages.
The birds are returning. Keep a list of the birds you see in front of your windows. How many different birds can you see in a day in a week? The robins have returned. I just saw a flock flying outside my window to break into an apple tree.
Imagine you are on vacation, but turning it into vacation. What do you want to do during your stay? Imagine being four days away. What special things can you plan for four days?
Do you really want to go crazy? Do not use your phone or computer for a day. Can you do it? How much gum do you have? Why not try
Make your own masks. There are several YouTube videos that show how to do it without having to sew.
Start a hobby. If your kids don't have a hobby, talk about what they'd like to do. I have no research to support this, but I think children who have hobbies have a higher graduation rate than children who have no hobbies.
Plan an ethnic dinner. It can be Scandinavian, Chinese, Mexican, Ojibway or German. Schedule one a week.
Many organizations struggle to find money. How much can you save to donate? It doesn't have to be much. Every little bit counts. What a wonderful feeling it is to give.
The next time you drive, give the employee an extra dollar or $ 5 and ask them to deduct it from the bill for the person in the car behind you.
Try a new recipe. End your income tax. Plan your summer garden. Clean your fishing tackle. Give your animals a brush.
Make a list of just three of the things above to see if you can't help but go crazy. Whatever you do, call 7pm. You will at least move.
Riddle: What did the bee say about the flower? (Hey Bud, when are you opening?) Yes, the trees are starting to sprout and the little willows should be outside. Do something.
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Every week I give parents (and teachers) advice on Facebook so that children can study at home. I always mention how important it is to complete 100% of our students. Thank you for helping children remember Goal 1. (Facebook: Project Graduate, 100%) Many thanks to Bemidji Lions for funding a second brochure with tips for parents to help their children learn. These 3000 copies will be distributed in about a week.
Bemidji John R. Eggers is a former university professor and area manager. He is also a writer and speaker.
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