Slipstream - May 2020

The PCA Playground
by Brady Stogner, Region PCA Juniors Liaison
photo provided by author
Welcome to another edition of The PCA Playground;
sadly, like many other places here lately, there hasn’t been
much playing going on. Our fun has been interrupted by
this COVID-19 issue. I know it’s safer for everyone to
stay at home, but I really miss going to all of the club’s
events. I can’t wait for things to get back to normal.
Not only has this gotten in the way of our Porsche
fun, but it has also disrupted schools. This has been the
longest Spring Break I can remember. Unable to go back
to school and not seeing my friends and teachers has been
different. There’s even a possibility of not getting to go
back at all this school year. I’m now in my second week
of home-school and it can be hard for a middle school
student. Mainly because it is hard to stay focused and
pay attention to what assignments I need to be doing.
Thankfully with the technology we have I’m able to do
school online with emails, videos, chat rooms, and web
conferences. It makes me feel like my dad when he works
from home, but instead all I want to do is play video
games and watch movies.
To add onto this craziness, I can’t go out to eat or go
anywhere in public because of SOCIAL DISTANCING.
The only person I would want to stay six feet away from
is my brother . . . sometimes. I hope things can return to
normal soon because it’s sad to hear that people are losing
their jobs and some stores may go out of business.
Recently
the weather
has been
really nice,
but I can’t
hang out
with
friends so
I spend
time trying
to improve
my lap
time going
around the neighborhood block on my bicycle. I will
continue to do my part and pray that everyone stays safe
and healthy. I know we will all be having fun and laughing
together again before we know it. This hasn’t been a fun
time for kids and grown-ups, but let’s keep our chins up
and next time we will have fun things to talk about. Until
then, I’ll see you on the playground.
12 May