Beautiful stories are emerging during this international Covid-19 crisis. Let's share these inspiring stories in their one space so they can be easily found. Â They will bring us hope and joy. Let's share the light. Â
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Here is part of email from McAlister's Deli in the Illinois region. Â
Dear friends,
As we all know, Illinois has closed schools temporarily in an attempt to control the spread of COVID 19. We believe this is the right decision, but also understand that it may present challenges to families in the communities we serve. We'd like to help.
If you are concerned about ensuring your children have a hearty lunch, stop by McAlister's Deli from 11am - 1pm, Monday through Friday. Every kid can receive a free sack lunch that contains a turkey and cheese sandwich, chips, applesauce and a cookie. Completely free, no other purchase is necessary.
We want to do our part to make sure our friends get through this challenging time. So take this worry off your plate, and put it on ours. We will get through it. Together.
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Here is a link from Time of some of the different singing by quarantined people in Italy.Â
I really love the one wear people are singing I Love You Baby on rooftops. Â
My husband sent me this this morning! Lovely!
Great idea to start this thread, by the way.
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I found the lyrics that they were singing in Siena!!
Canto della Verbena
Nella Piazza del Campo
Ci nasce la verbena
Viva la nostra Siena...
La più bella delle cittÃ
(I sing of verbena, in the Plaza of the Fields, the verbena will sprout, long live our Siena, most beautiful city)
More community uplifting, this time from Spain. Â Spain is giving Italians a run for their money!
Please enjoy! Â These are such rays of sunshine.
Balcony fitness Class, (instructor on lower rooftop green )
https://twitter.com/MuhammadLila/status/1239176041702346752?s=20
Community Balcony Bingo
https://twitter.com/MuhammadLila/status/1239174140210417665?s=20
The Cincinnati Zoo is hosting a home safari online every weekday at 3:00pm est. Each day a new animal will be live stream and featured. Â Today they began the service with their famous hippo Fiona. Â
Fun for kids and adults alike.
https://cincinnatizoo.org/news-releases/cincinnati-zoo-is-bringing-the-zoo-to-you/
Free online learning help for kids from Scholastic. Â What a great resource for those of you with children. They are sorted by appropriate grade levels. Â
Even when schools are closed, you can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Kids can do them on their own, with their families, or with their teachers. Just find your grade level and let the learning begin!
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
I am so inspired! Â SO much light and good is now emerging with how humanity is dealing with this virus. Â Keep looking for the light. Â It is there. Â It is spreading. Â It is growing and it is beautiful!
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22 Tweets about being self quarantined that you just gotta laugh at. https://www.buzzfeed.com/lyapalater/self-quarantined-tweets
This is a great COVID-19 PSA with Mel Brooks and his son.
enjoy.
Parade.com  has some wonderful resources for children. Â
125 activities and resources. Â So much there to explore.
Actually I have done some as well. Â They are great ideas!
They include :
Take a virtual field trip to Yellowstone National Park
Make elephant toothpaste
Train the dog
E-visit the Louvre
Watch the Monterrey Bay Aquarium sea otter cam
Join a Facebook Live dance party with DJ Mel- ( This sounds so awesome!!!)
My teacher daughter loves the Cincinnati Zoo talks which focus  a new animal each weekday.Â
https://parade.com/1009774/stephanieosmanski/things-to-do-with-kids-during-coronavirus-quarantine/
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Has anyone seen the news stories about people around the globe putting up their Christmas lights/outdoor lights to send a message of cheer and hope and solidarity? It's really catching on. What a great idea!
I have a back deck arbor lit up and two shrubs and a front porch light on all night long. Not sure if anyone would see me from space but I love the idea.
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Has anyone seen the news stories about people around the globe putting up their Christmas lights/outdoor lights to send a message of cheer and hope and solidarity? It's really catching on. What a great idea!
Our big tree, aka Godzilla the Ficus has lights on her all year. And yes you can see her from space.
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Everything fell into place just right in my immediate family in terms of quarantining. Yesterday, I drove down to Connecticut to hunker with my parents, and I feel much more relaxed now than I did when I was alone with my thoughts in my studio apartment. My older brother, who lives in NYC, had been snowboarding with some buddies since last Thursday in Wyoming (they weren't taking advantage of rock-bottom airline tickets; the trip had been planned for several months). Yesterday, rather than fly back to NY (which will probably be locked down like the Bay Area), he rented a car and drove to Salt Lake City to stay with my twin brother for the next few weeks; he had foresight and packed his work computer and extra clothes before heading west. So we all have the company of another family member even if we're not under the same roof. That makes me feel lighter. Â
LOVE this news! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️Â
TV shows, especially medical dramas are donating supplies from their shows to hospitals and fire stations.
Fox's The Resident ( Produced by Disney Studios) films in Atlanta and they donated masks, gloves and gowns.
Grey's Anatomy donated gowns and gloves while Station 19 donated 300 N95 masks to a local fire station.
The Good Doctor  is donating as well
Filthy Rich, is donating cleaning supplies and food pallets.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/19/entertainment/tv-shows-medical-supplies-coronavirus/index.html
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