April 2020

Not everyone is getting to enjoy the sounds of nature while under shelter in place orders, but those who do have access to nature are reporting a melodic sound that's restorative to our spirits: the sound of returning spring frogs. These songs aren't only soothing to us as frog lovers, but according to experts, they also indicate that frog habitats are being restored as the frogs are able to return and breed.

New 3-D printed hands-free door handles are offering people the opportunity to open doors without touching them with their hands, another piece of technology we're all wondering why wasn't widely implemented before all of this. Seriously, don't you see things every day now, from tech used for working at home or homeschooling to inventions like this, now and wonder where it was last flu season?

Many people, myself included, skipped our beloved April Fool's Day this year out of respect for everyone handling this global pandemic. Nobody needs extra stress in their lives, even if it's all in the name of good fun, right now. Family Guy seemed to take a casual approach with the holiday, simply posting, "We love you Meg! April Fools!" on Twitter.

Plenty of activists who are used to physically meeting with legislators, protesting at weekly events and otherwise meeting in person to do everything from canvass to phonebank are suddenly finding themselves at home, looking for ways to continue engaging in the political process. Luckily the Internet has plenty of ways to us to continue engaging.

While everyone is feeling a plethora of emotions right now during this unprecedented pandemic, it's more important than ever to implement some regular self-care into your days. This is going to look different for everyone, which is okay. Many people think of bubble baths and wine when it comes to self-care, and if that's you, go for it!