People need people and anytime you gather helps people connect. Seeing people smile and talk to one another face to face is a great reward. When planning anything, just roll with the punches - only you know what the actual plan is (no one else will notice).

Participating in a clothing swap or going to a consignment shop can update your wardrobe (inexpensively). One person's garbage is another one's treasure.

I volunteer a lot at my church - helping in all aspects where needed. I also volunteer to teach Greek dancing - keeping connected to my heritage, good exercise, and educating. Using your TIME, Talent & treasure is always a good way to connect.

I have 3 brown thumbs. But I have been able to grow some herbs on my windowsill that I have used. And, if I get seeds, I give them to friends (who share with me), what they grow.

Keeping flashlights (with fresh batteries) in different parts of the house if I lose electricity (instead of trying to find all of them in one place in the dark). Listening to what the weather may be, and prepare accordingly - bring items in from outside, cover other things, etc.

Listening to people who came from other countries because of war and how they adapted before leaving and how they adapted when they immigrated is inspiring. I don't know if I could have done it.

Not as bad as I thought it would be. But changing my diet and clothing choices would help.

Taking shorter showers, and not leaving the water running while using (brushing teeth, etc.).