As we all navigate this unprecedented time and do our part to stay home to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we thought it might be fun to share what FDL staff are doing to pass the time. While most of us are still working from home, we definitely have more time on our hands for reading, creativity, hobbies, and more. So here’s what some of us have been up to this week – we hope you enjoy!
Legends of Runeterra – “I’ve been passing most of my time playing Legends of Runeterra. It’s an online CCG similar to Hearthstone but is based in the League of Legends world Runeterra. It will be leaving open beta at the end of April with a new expansion. I really enjoy the game itself, and the fact that the development team is very transparent about all aspects of the game. It also has a very generous free to play economy which makes the game accessible to everyone.”
– Nick, Circulation Manager
Breakfast for Dinner – “I made a breakfast casserole for dinner this week. It’s great if you’ve got eggs or bread that’s about to expire! I usually pair it with hash browns and coffee.”
– Katie, Circulation Assistant
What you’ll need: 
Eggs
Bread
Sausage or bacon
Cheese
Directions:
– Grease your casserole dish and then line the bottom with slices of bread. I usually remove the crust.
– Fry up some sausage or bacon, and sprinkle it over the bread.
– Whisk enough eggs up to coat the meat and bread. For me it took about 8 eggs.
– Sprinkle your choice of cheese on top and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, just long enough to bake the eggs and melt the cheese. Enjoy!
Stamp Collection – “My escape from life is going where my postage stamps have been. I have postage stamps from 1850 to present from all over the world. I love the art of the stamp — it tells a story of the place and time in history. I can image how some of my vintage stamps have travel across the ocean by boats and by horses to today’s carriers. I can sit for hours going through my collection.”
– Marsha, Circulation Assistant
Dolly Parton’s America – “If you’re looking for a positive distraction, this podcast delivers. Parton is a pop culture icon, but her impact is often minimized or dismissed because of her appearance and “hillbilly” roots. The host takes a thoughtful dive into all things Dolly, including her early years, business acumen (and charity foundations), unique brand of feminism, and how she unites people across cultural divides. You don’t need to be a fan of country music to appreciate the power of good storytelling.”
– Beth, Communications Specialist
Smoking Meat – “Throughout the week, I am literally either doing library work, sewing masks, or coaxing the kids to do their e-learning. My husband has enjoyed having time to use our meat smoker 2 to 3 times per week since the school shutdown started, and yesterday he cooked this pork in the smoker.”
– Melissa, Reference Assistant
An Unquiet Mind – “This is a powerful memoir. Kay is an excellent writer who openly and candidly describes her life with an almost clinical perspective. This is a difficult story to read, but very enlightening about bipolar disorder which is much more prevalent in people’s lives than I previously thought. I am strongly in favor of making mental illness of all types less stigmatized by society and the candid way Jamison discusses her illness from both a medical and personal perspective helps to do this.” Check the eBook out from Axis 360.
– Becky, Reference Assistant