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Author: Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY
Staying Apart, Together: Months of the pandemic made me forget what real joy feels like
In a year of tragedy and exhaustion, the genuinely happy moments are that much more powerful.
Staying Apart, Together: During the pandemic, weekdays speed up, weekends slow down
In the COVID world, weekdays go faster than weekends for me, at least. And I’m savoring every free minute I get.
Staying Apart, Together: Happy first day of fall, such as it is
Fall will still be fun. We can enjoy it safely, I promise.
Staying Apart, Together: I never imagined my one-year anniversary like this
COVID definitely wasn’t a part of our original first anniversary plans. But I’m thankful to celebrate something at all in the middle of the pandemic.
Staying Apart, Together: Pandemic work-from-home is even harder after a long weekend
Everyone loves a Monday off. Nobody likes a Tuesday back.
Staying Apart, Together: How to spend Labor Day weekend like no other
Celebrating safely, and honoring the true meaning of the holiday, is more important than ever this Labor Day Weekend.
Staying Apart, Together: A whole new kind of September in 2020
COVID-19 has interrupted so much of normal life, but there are some constants that won’t go away. I’m grateful for them.
Staying Apart, Together: Why your emotions are valid, even in a pandemic
When others have it worse, we can feel guilt for wallowing in our personal struggles. But our feelings are still real, and we should acknowledge them.
COVID coping: Why it’s important to take breaks in quarantine
I needed a reminder to take a break this week to deal with my pandemic stress. I know I should do more. You probably should, too.