2020 - E-Learning - Day 23

It was Day 4 at FedEx last night, and I think I've had some realizations about work there.  1) I'm the old guy, so I probably don't work as well as others.  2) Talking to others isn't really desired.  3) While there is a little good training, the majority of the job is learn to survive on your own.  SUMMARY - I talk to my students all the time about finding a career that will offer a salary and benefits that will permit a person to live comfortably.  There's a mental side of physical part-time work in a plant, though, at least from what I've experienced so far.  The vast majority of people in "the system" aren't happy.  This work is difficult; it's often in isolation; it's tiring; it's odd hours - it's not fun.  I'm not saying that work has to be fun - heck even teaching isn't fun all the time.  On the other hand, going to a job that is "individual" in nature and not really fun probably takes an emotional and mental toll on folks.

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

So it appears that Illinois cases are beginning to plateau, but will states that are easing restrictions have an effect on Illinois recovery attempts?

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

• PREVIOUS
• 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
• YESTERDAY
• 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
• TODAY
• 346,286 tested (+13,139); 65,962 positive (+2,122); 2,838 deaths (176)
• 19.0% of all tests recorded have tested positive
• 4.3% of all positive cases recorded have died
• Mixed results today...lower percentage of positive cases; higher percentage of deaths.
• Rock Island County - YESTERDAY 452 positive; 9 deaths
• TODAY - 454 positive; 12 deaths

Things I Could Do or Need to Do In the Future

• TOMORROW - Zoom Bible study 8 a.m.
• Paint the shed.
• Replace seals and gaskets in the pool motor.
• Fix the ditch.
• Figure out the truck spare tire.
• Organize the west wall of the garage.
• Complete IHSA concussion test.
• Complete IHSA registering.

Things At/For School

• Friday, May 10 - 10:30 a.m. - Staff Meeting
• Continue scoring research papers  - 7 scores left for 7th period.
• 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