090 - Staying Home: Vol 4 š
Weāre four weeks in to thisĀ lockdown and the city continues to pull together, apart. Hereās just some of the stories and suggestions keeping us inspired and occupied while weāre all sheltered in place.
Stories
Have Space, Will ShareĀ šļø
A number of local realtors, landlords, hoteliers, Airbnb operators (and more!) have come together and launched LondonHelps.ca. With a current focus on finding alternate lodging and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the cityās frontline workers, theyāre poised to change focus as new needs arise. Read more here.
ĀHave Kimchi, Will DeliverĀ š
Londoner Dan Hong decided to bring some joy to isolated Korean seniors by bringing a little taste of home, home. Listen to his interview on London Morning here.
ĀHave Gratitude, Will CheerĀ š
Residents of Cherryhill Village made a wonderful racket celebrating frontline workers the other night.Ā
Suggestions Ā
Grab the crayons and get cozy with Hello HopefulāsĀ The Colors of Woodfield: A Neighbourhood Coloring Book.Ā šļø
ĀBreak out the popcorn and discover Londonās connection to Johnny Cash through his manager in My Father and the Man in Black. šæ
ĀSing along with (the late) Roy MacDonald and The Piano Man. š¹
ĀDig into Brick Booksā many London-based titles such as: Angel and the Bear (featuring pinball & Call The Office!), Deeds/Abstracts (featuring Greg Curnoe & the āLondon Lotā), and Souwesto Home (featuring the Donnellys & a department store Jesus). š
ĀPartner up and play some online euchre for charity with rTractionās upcoming 2020 #stayhome Euchre Tournament in support of London Health Sciences Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund. š
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