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!
Birthday Celebration – “This week we had a birthday at our house. There was lemon cake, Minecrafting with friends, and a fire truck! The fire truck was not here for an emergency, but a siren-filled birthday greeting!”
– Melissa, Reference Assistant
Homemade Enchiladas – “I had a craving for enchiladas this week, but I’d never made them before. I love cooking, so I decided I’d try to make them homemade, sauce included! You can use flour tortillas instead of corn if you’d like (I also microwaved the tortillas for 10 seconds per corn tortilla, because they can be fragile when wrapping otherwise). I also used GoVeggie shreds instead of dairy cheese shreds — they taste just as good! You can definitely switch some things around to make it work if you have dietary restrictions. This recipe serves two, but you can easily double it or even triple it. ”
– Isaac, Reference Assistant
Books from Childhood – “I’ve been going through my memories in time and had came across some of my book collection. How fun it is to read stories like Lassie and bring back all the memories I read from when l was little.”
– Marsha, Circulation Assistant
Making Ear Savers – “I have been making crocheted ear savers to donate to local healthcare workers. They are very comfortable and look like headbands when attached to your masks.”
– Becky, Reference Assistant
ICC Botanical Gardens – “I took an early morning walk through ICC’s botanical gardens. The flowers are starting to bloom and it’s a great place to get some fresh air and clear my mind. I spotted two cardinals and listened to a lot of birds singing.”
– Katie, Circulation Assistant
Dandelion Fizz – “So you’re stuck at home. It’s the perfect time to learn something new, wouldn’t you say? How about home-made soda? Okay, so it’s not Dr Pepper, but it’s yours, made with your own two hands. How cool is that? Today we’re making Dandelion Fizz. First, go out in your yard and pick some dandelions…” Get the recipe and instructions at sylviashults.wordpress.com/2020/05/05/dandelion-fizz/!
– Sylvia, Circulation Specialist