@sestrahelena wrote:
Also off topic - money. Do you suppose the handling of cash has enabled this virus to spread so quickly and so far? I am not well informed but if the germs can live for days it makes sense that a single infected dollar or nickle could pass through the hands of many people and move on to others states and countries.
@bgriffin wrote:
@kimmiemae wrote:
They just closed non-essential businesses here. I wonder if they consider liquor stores essential...lol
CA apparently is considering the pot stores essential.
@JASFLALMT wrote:
I got groceries yesterday and wiped down everything with Lysol wipes before putting it away. I always have wiped off my cans and shelf stable goods before putting them away, but I didn't use disinfectant before. Now everything is getting sanitized before going in the frig or pantry.
My sister works for the Department of State and is on a compound in Pakistan. They just got their first coronavirus case on the compound. I am worried for her. She said that some of the diplomats have already left. She doesn't want to come back to the states right now but I wish she would. I am sure that all of them will be quarantined somewhere for a few weeks before they are allowed to be in the general population again.
@Shop-et-al wrote:
Meanwhile, I have been delving into older entertainment and enjoying some repeats and a lot of new-to-me offerings. This is very relaxing. Relaxing is good for my blood pressure, which is extremely good for me if (heaven forbid) I ever have an exposure to the COVID-19.
@Shop-et-al wrote:
Californians cannot live without booze and drugs????? And their government is enabling them????? Oy.
*steps outside to see stars and breathe*
Meanwhile, I have been delving into older entertainment and enjoying some repeats and a lot of new-to-me offerings. This is very relaxing. Relaxing is good for my blood pressure, which is extremely good for me if (heaven forbid) I ever have an exposure to the COVID-19.
@Niner wrote:
@MFJohnston wrote:
Negotiations between the teaching union, school district and state superintendent's office have gone to hell.... And I don't have any beer in the house.
What's going on?
Over here, I have been working from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily making content, having virtual meetings, grading, etc. I'm burnt out and this has just started. I'm now a YouTuber apparently.
Are you teaching online now?
@shopper8 wrote:
I will not take any airport shops right now. What bothers me is that they are screening people for fever, you could have the virus without a fever for one to two weeks, which is contagious at this time. There are not completely sure yet of the incubation period.
@MFJohnston wrote:
@Niner
I am also at a very highly ranked school - so I very much understand those pressures. As I look at my students, I am certain that I can reach them just fine through any interface. However, I teach most of the strongest students at the highest performing high school in a highly regarded school district. Not everybody has kids as dedicated to academics or as capable as mine.
How has your district managed to fulfill the requirements of IDEA? Surely you have kids with extreme needs?
@Niner wrote:
My job has turned 24/7 except for sleeping, exercise, and occassionally chilling out.
@CoffeeQueen wrote:
Besides, if I were 20 years younger and in this situation I would waking and baking every day.
@Shop-et-al wrote:
Californians cannot live without booze and drugs????? And their government is enabling them????? Oy.
This is not new. I've been getting Informed Delivery for over a year. It is very handy, and free. Perhaps it needs to be better advertised.@plmccut wrote:
Had to go to the Post Office last week to open a mail box for one of my MS projects and saw a flyer advertising a new service the USPS is offering and would be great for any of you who get your mail in a post office box. It's called "Informed Delivery" and will send you a daily email showing you scanned images of your mail as well as tracking info. for incoming packages. You can sign up at usps.com/become informed
@JASFLALMT wrote:
Why would you think it's only Californians? In many states, liquor stores are considered essential businesses during crises. Our state owns the liquor stores so you KNOW they will stay open here. If we had pot stires (I wish) for recreational use it would be the same.