I like to describe the work in Student Life as dealing with gravity, levity, and absurdity. We are certainly in grave times and the images we see on the daily news are absurd, to be sure. Here are some random things (19 to be exact) on the lighter side to offer a bit of a break from our new reality.1. Sometimes I go to the grocery store, not because I need anything, but because I might need something. Plus I miss sports. It's as close as we get.
2. I keep getting emails from companies I have never heard of offering services I don't understand telling me that a) They are still operating during these uncertain times b) that they are taking care of their workers and c) that there may be a delay in services.
3. In these times of high alert, it should now be a crime to use the phrase "an abundance of caution," courtesy of Donna Tuttle.
4. When I go back to the office someday my dog is going to be pissed. Or will she be?
5. The term "Mild Symptoms" seems kind of boastful. "Yes, I have it, but it is okay, I am hearty." This reminds me of people from New York City who tell you they have seen a murder to convey to you how tough it is there while being vulnerable at the same time.
6. There has to be a Sanjay Gupta suit at CNN that people wear. Has to.
7. If you have spent any time in Zoom meetings you will love this, courtesy of Professor Aaron Delwiche.
8. What if this disease was spread by excessive hand-washing? Yeah. Who's the idiot now?
9. There are not enough kudos to go around right now at Trinity. The University's people have stepped up bigly. This includes the administration, faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, and vendors. It also includes various departments and too many individuals to start mentioning. Trinity has revealed its character.
10. I have learned that half of the decisions we make in crises are about doing the right thing and the other half is to try to minimize the criticism we will face for doing so.
11. If worse comes to worse I can now last months on a concoction of tomato sauce, beans, and paper towels. Yum! I may need protection.
12. "I'm practicing social distancing" is the new "Not tonight dear, I have a headache."
13. Dr. Fauci. Who knew? Look for Fauci masks Halloween 2020.
14. I have gone back to brewing pots of coffee instead of using the Keurig machine in order to save the planet from all of those plastic pods. #environmentalist #silverlining
15. Here is an account of most people's days from the New Yorker, courtesy of Coleen Grissom.
16. If Sanjay Gupta DID get the virus I would be okay with him saying he has Mild Symptoms.
17. I have thought about reading a book. I won't. But I am proud of myself for the thought.
18. I am soooo over that graphic of the disease molecule that looks like someone put seahorses in a blender.
19. One thing you can count on... is that if civilization is on the precipice of extinction the Olmos Park Police will still be issuing traffic tickets.
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