I would like to encourage anyone who is sick in any way at all to stay home right now. It can't hurt you, and you never know how vulnerable others might be. Even catching the common cold can lower a person's resistance, making them more vulnerable to complications or to becoming sick when exposed to something like COVID 19. But I do understand that it can be difficult to stay home if your income depends on your showing up to work (mine does), and you need that income to cover your bills.
I'm happy to show something that Boston is doing to support artists, many of whom have a difficult time financially in the best of circumstances:
https://www.boston.gov/news/bo...
AND, a few suggestions for things to do if you find that it's best for you to stay home for a bit.
Gardening (of course!)
Do a free, online course (MOOC). Coursera has great ones from major colleges and universities, and there are others online too:
https://www.coursera.org/
Search Youtube for tutorials or lessons.
Beginning Ukulele:
https://www.youtube.com/result...
Beginning Guitar:
https://www.youtube.com/result...
I love cooking videos from all sorts of people. Want to learn how to make outstanding pita bread? Hummus? Braise or roast something? Yup, Youtube! Here's a great video with Gordon Ramsey, very elementary. 5 basic skills:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Research your family history, or organize all those family photos you have accumulated (I have a big box of them). Maybe finally scan them and send some out to family members!
Learn to use a new type of technology. Especially good for communicating with family members! Lots of tutorials online, or you can just use the user guide from whatever you've already purchased. My two favorites are audio-recording software and graphics. Have you been thinking about creating your own video? Lots of free apps for that!
Anyone else have ideas? Suggestions?
Please keep in mind that many pharmacies will deliver straight to your door. And I know that some people feel Amazon is a dirty word these days, but if you join Amazon Prime, they promise next-day delivery. If you happen to receive SNAP or if you're on Medicaid, their membership fee is very low. And please don't underestimate your friends. I know it's not easy to ask for help, but they may need you in the future and it's a lot easier for people who have helped to ask for help when they need it.
Just some thoughts. Stay well everyone.
