
Seeking Balance One Tuesday at a Time
How the Coronavirus Offers a Chance to Slow Down and Shift Values
“The recent pictures of the air above China showed how two months without production cleared the skies and allowed people to breathe again,” she said, referring to the fact that carbon emissions and pollution from Chinese industry have declined since the virus first hit the country. Li Edelkoort.
This article explores how the coronavirus provides opportunities for new beginnings.
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Keeping the Water On
Due to the importance of handwashing, many utility companies are keeping the water on regardless of payment. My own city announced last week that no one’s water will be shut off due to delinquent fees. Even the electric company is suspending shut offs.
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Nuns Create Urban Wetlands in New Orleans
The sisters of St. Joseph are turning their New Orleans convent into urban wetlands.
“When complete, the Mirabeau Water Garden will be one of the country’s largest urban wetlands, managing stormwater and easing the workload of the city’s current drainage system. …The Mirabeau Water Garden will have the capacity to store 10 million gallons of water, diverting a deluge of stormwater from hitting the city’s drainage system all at once.”
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When Life Gives You Lemons, Sing!
Italians are singing from balconies during the nationwide “lockdown”. Listen to their beautiful voices and encouragement from people in China.
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March 17, 2020 at 2:11 pm
All great news! Our lock-down is a wonderful opportunity to question our priorities in life and the path we’re currently on.
March 17, 2020 at 7:34 pm
Thanks, Rosaliene. It does provide lots of opportunities. I hope you are well.
March 17, 2020 at 7:52 pm
So far so good. I’m concerned about my younger son who is intent on finishing his current home repair/renovation projects.
March 17, 2020 at 9:37 pm
I can imagine the struggle and will say a prayer for your son to stay well.
March 18, 2020 at 6:41 am
The quarantined Italians appear on our TV news.
March 18, 2020 at 8:49 pm
That’s so wonderful. Good for the TV news!
March 18, 2020 at 8:56 am
Thank you for sharing!!.. the good news here is I woke up on the green side of the grass this morning!!.. 🙂
Hope you and yours stays well and safe and each and every day is filled with love and happiness and life is all that you wish for it to be!. 🙂
March 18, 2020 at 8:50 pm
Thank you so much for these good wishes and for enjoying the good news with me! 🙂
March 19, 2020 at 9:46 am
I’m very hopeful that positive outcomes within our communities will emerge from this experience. Much love JoAnna, and thank you for being a beacon of light. 💜😁🙏
March 19, 2020 at 10:03 pm
Our combined hope grows stronger. Much love to you, Sue. Thank you for your light. ❤
March 22, 2020 at 11:38 am
Huge hugs JoAnna…. Love and Hugs…. May the light continue to surround and protect you all.. ❤
March 22, 2020 at 3:32 pm
❤ May the light continue to surround and protect you. ❤
March 23, 2020 at 3:02 am
Thank you. Hugs,🙏💜
March 23, 2020 at 9:40 pm
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March 19, 2020 at 11:49 pm
“In Italy, 3D printing saved the lives of COVID-19 patients”
https://www.3dnatives.com/en/italy-patients-covid-19-170320205/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=italy-patients-covid-19-170320205