During these days of COVID, it’s easy to become solitary and lonely. But those old tried and true ways to communicate are still available.
Reach Out in Traditional Ways
How about calling a friend for a long chat? Or writing a newsy letter? Cards are a way to share artwork when our walls are already filled to the max.
Chat with friends using new media.
Reach Out Using New Media
We also have new ways to reach out to others – a variety of social media, such as Facebook, and visual chats like Skype and Zoom.
Don’t Forget the Library
Or you can reach into your dusty bookcase and pull out a book so the author can speak to you from the pages.
Homebound? You can arrange for library materials to be delivered to your home from your local library. If you can get out, librarians can help you find something that you’ll love in a media you like. If you can’t get out to go to the library, you can call the library for help.
I love the new apps (such as Hoopla, Libby, and Overdrive) for audiobooks. Hearing a library book read out loud fills the empty space on cold days.
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