2020 - E-Learning - Day 22

6:54 a.m. - So I've decided to add a new "new" to the Covid-19 period - a tiny garden.  (adds to Google Meets, nordic walking, and FedEx package handling.  At this point, I'm thinking a couple of cucumber pods, a zucchini pod, a green pepper plant, and 2-3 tomato plants, including a cherry tomato plant.  Amber wasn't really crazy about the plan, but hopefully I can make a believer out of her.

I worked my second day on the docs as a package handler at FedEx yesterday afternoon.  Apparently one day of on-the-job training was enough, because I was pretty much on my own yesterday.  I spent about an hour with another worker, and she was courteous and friendly.  I'm learning that like most other jobs, experience helps a lot.  My body HURTS, and I hope I get use to the physicality of the job.  Honestly, the worst part of last night was the constant up and down of getting in the trailers.

Things that I NOW think about with the coronavirus. (5/4)

I'm getting paid from my "regular job".  I have a wonderful home that permits me to exercise and live comfortably while "stay-at-home" orders are in place.  I've now taken on a part-time job that is "essential", so I can make a little money that makes up for the umpiring and officiating contests that I'm missing.  So who the heck am I to judge folks that are protesting to have states open up, even though the percentage of cases are increasing?  So why am I confused?  Why am I worried?  As these states reopen, are we all just going to be better at not catching the virus?  Are we going to clean better?   Are masks going to make that much of a difference?  Or are we just going to accept contracting the virus as a way of life and if people get sick and die, then that's the way it goes?  Are we just okay with risking our lives and the lives of others?  So while I know I'm blessed, I fear for this push by many folks to just "take my chances."

One other thing....President Trump hosting a virtual press conference with Fox News hosts in front of the Lincoln Memorial makes me ill.

• Illinois Stats
• February 29 was the first reported positive case in Illinois. 
• March 20, there were 585 reported positive cases.

• PREVIOUS
• 299,896 tested (+15,208); 58,505 positive (+2,450); 2,559 deaths (+102)
• 19.5% of all tests recorded have tested positive
• 4.3% of all positive cases recorded have died
• YESTERDAY
• 319,313 tested (+19,417); 61,499 positive (+2,994); 2,618 deaths (+59)
• 19.2% of all tests recorded have tested positive
• 4.2% of all positive cases recorded have died
• TODAY
• 333,147 tested (+13,834); 63,840 positive (+2,341); 2,662 deaths (+44)
• 19.1% of all tests recorded have tested positive
• 4.1% of all positive cases recorded have died
• Not as many tests results today, but percentages continue to decrease slowly.
• Rock Island County - YESTERDAY 439 positive; 9 deaths
• TODAY - 452 positive; 9 deaths

Things I Could Do or Need to Do In the Future

• Paint the shed.
• Replace seals and gaskets in the pool motor.
• Fix the ditch.
• Figure out the truck spare tire.

Things At/For School

• Friday, May 10 - 10:30 a.m. - Staff Meeting
• Calculate assignments completed for Week 5. DONE
• Provide feedback on Week 5 assignments. DONE
• Continue scoring research papers  - 3 sections down; 2 to go
• Finish course syllabus

Things For E-Learning

• Still can update EnvisonMe sites

Prayer for My Heart

Holy Spirit...

Help me have... 

    a pure heart, that I may see thee;
    a humble heart, that I may hear you;
    a heart of love, that I may serve you;
    a heart of faith, that I may abide in you.

• Amen