Disclaimer:
Look, a lot of this is about how this is a newspaper column. If you are reading this, you’re aware that this is not a newspaper. Once again, I will remind my lovely readers that these blogs are just an alternate version of the MidYork Weekly column. Due to the nature of our ever-changing news cycle, this was published today (3/27/20), a week ahead of schedule in the newspaper. Because of that, please disregard anything related to columns, publishing dates, and the like. But please fill out the census!
Column:
To write about Covid-19 or to not write about Covid-19? That is the question. Given that the deadline for submission is about a week before the paper is published, it’s near-impossible to write a reactionary piece to the constantly-updating thread of information related to Covid-19. On the other hand, avoiding the subject completely may be perceived as irrelevant, especially since the virus has had such a direct impact on library operations and the community in general. I mean, I’m typing this from home on my laptop next to my 4 year-old son at 7:30 in the morning. He’s playing Legos now, but it’s only a matter of time until he uses his allotment of screen time for the day.
So things are different. That’s it. See you next week!
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What’s that? I have half a column left? Oh, well, let’s look at what you can do to help pass the time that’s actually productive. Here’s one: FILL OUT THE CENSUS. For the first time, you can fill this out online! Go to https://2020census.gov/. It won’t take long enough to stave off cabin fever for a full day, but it’s a start. Why fill out the census? Because it affects school funding, housing, infrastructure, and more! As of this writing, an estimated 16% of households complete the survey. Please get it done so I can at least stop reminding you to fill it out.
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