Today, I’m grateful for connecting with friends on Zoom.
After months of social distancing, some friends that I used to see on a regular basis last spring, have settled into the new normal and are using Zoom to get together now. It’s good to see them again, even if it’s only on a screen. 🙂
What are you grateful for today?
Today, I’m grateful for new songs to learn.
My a cappella chorus can’t meet in real-time these days. We meet once a week via video chat, but it’s not really conducive to singing in harmony. So, while we wait to be together again, we’ve got a couple of songs to learn individually. It’s not as much fun, this singing alone, but it’s something. 🙂
What are you grateful for today?
Today, I’m grateful for new ways to celebrate birthdays.
With social distancing, comes a new challenge: how to make birthdays special for friends and family. I’ve seen neighbors decorate their cars and head out for birthday parades. Last night, I attended a virtual birthday party via Zoom. I’ll bet a lot more people have revived the traditional sending of birthday cards, too. And I’ve made it a point to mail Birthday Rocks to my friends. I’m thankful there are ways to make someone feel special on their birthday during this time of isolation and distancing. 🙂
What are you grateful for today?
Today, I’m grateful for the baritone section of my barbershop chorus.
Last night, I got to see them all via a Zoom video chat. It’s strange to get together without singing together, but it lifted my spirits to touch base with them anyway.
What are you grateful for today?
Today, I’m grateful for all the video chat apps, like Zoom, Facetime, & Skype.
In this time of self-quarantining and social-distancing, they’re a great help in preventing social isolation. I visited with chorus-mates on Zoom this past week, used Xroom to meet with friends, and even “Facetimed” with my octogenarian parents. Though nothing really replaces a hug, these will do for now. 🙂
What are you grateful for today?
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