The good news wrapped in the bad: COVID-19 seems to mutate slowly enough that a vaccine could be available by yearend or early 2021.
Opening schools for in-person instruction, at every level, would seem best AFTER that time. Do we have the ability/courage/wisdom to wait it out? Only complete answers accepted. Show your work.
Image: Plants listening to Puccini in Barcelona, via the Guardian.
We’ve heard of ‘isms’.
These are some ‘ings’, (gerund-based activities) to consider after you have spatchcocked the turkey. While many double as pejorative adjectives, a majority seem to have something else in common.
Homegoing.
Fit-throwing.*
All-knowing.
Tree-trimming.
Ribbon-cutting.
Snake-whacking.
Tree-tapping.
Pumpkin-carving.
Broom-jumping.
Hog-tying.
Barn-raising.
Grape-crushing.
Sorghum-grinding.
Pie-eating.
Caroling.
Quilting.
Seed-sowing.
Mushroom-hunting
Cow-tipping.
Snipe-hunting.
Break-dancing.
Strap-hanging.
Shark-jumping.
Wishful-thinking.
Break-dancing.
Song-swapping.
Wine-tasting.
Fruit/vegetable-canning.
Cherry-picking.
Rug-beating.
Cake-eating.
Ship-christening.
Garlic-peeling.
Watch-winding.
Ring-finding.
Ty-binding.
Word-finding.
Joy-sharing.
Fun-having.
Thanks-giving.
