WestMuse Blog

This is certainly, not business as usual.

Today, with schools closed and daycares canceled, many parents are still trying to find that sweet balance between work, family, and personal self-care.

One silver lining of being stuck at home during this pandemic is the ability to get cozy with a good book. We all have more time to dig into those hardcovers getting dusty on our bookshelf, revisit an old favorite, or read something new and thought-provoking.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us had job security and a fairly optimistic perspective on the job market. But now, as all but essential businesses are still under lockdown, museum doors remain closed, and more furloughs or layoffs are expected, the job market will only continue to get more competitive.

“The Force will be with you. Always.” — Obi-Wan Kenobi

In a time when the dark side seems especially powerful, many of us look to familiar stories of comfort, happiness, and hope. So, it only makes sense that Star Wars–a story of triumph over evil, heroes, and redemption­­–would make for such a perfect escape.

As museums across the United States have closed their doors to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus, many are still adjusting to our current reality and are making phased plans to reopen to the public. But where to start?

Today, April 22, 2020 marks the 50^th anniversary of Earth Day ­– the largest secular environmental movement celebrated as a day of action to change human behavior and support of environmental protection.

Spending time in nature is scientifically proven to be beneficial to our overall health and well-being. Nature provides us with a sense of calm, reduces our stress levels, improves our focus, and promotes creativity. Listening, feeling, and experiencing nature is an invaluable resource, especially during the current global health crisis.