Things to do while on lock down. [View all]

[CTyankee]

Learn from an expert - I am now watching the presentations given by Presidential historian Jon Meacham on Youtube. There are plenty and while he repeats what you already know from his last appearance on TV, there is always something new about our Founders that I didn't know. That leads to more research...

Explore the joy of "re-purposing." I had bought several packages of personal wipes before I found out they cannot be flushed. I now use them to spot clean my bathrooms. I scrub the floor with them. I wipe down the sink and polish the faucets with them. They're at hand, my bath and a half are small (older house) so it is easy for me to do.

Explore the idea of doing an online course on something you know VERY well and can teach others! - This could be everything from woodworking, sewing, the bio of an author of books that you love reading, historical figures you wish students would know more about (and SHOULD know more about damnit so we don't get stuck with another Trump!). You've got a talent. Think about how you could TEACH it to others.

This could also include movies of an actor/director/set designer you have always liked and wanted to find more about. This could include old 3 Stooges or other slapstick comedy films , Roadrunner cartoons, famous and haunting film scores, film studies about Film Noir, social problem movies, movies about WW2, the Civil War, etc.

I don't like cooking but I'm sure you cooks out there can teach YOUR specialty to a grateful audience (including teens who might enjoy doing this with you and discover they have a new talent).

Think of your hair as a creative project and work with it accordingly. OR, just don't look in the mirror too much and try to get over it.

I'm still learning about things to do while cooped up. These are just a few thoughts...