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How did you pass the time during quarantine? From foster dogs to ‘no poo,’ Chatter writers share their ‘projects.’

Photo by Jennifer Bardoner / Jennifer Bardoner and Clover
Photo by Jennifer Bardoner / Jennifer Bardoner and Clover Photo by Jennifer Bardoner / Jennifer Bardoner and Clover

“What are some of the things you’ve done while in quarantine? Things you’ve done out of pure boredom. Or just because you actually have the time now?”

That April 25 Facebook post by a friend prompted a flurry of responses. After reading each one with interest, I added my own: Fostered a dog – soon to be 2. Tried a plant-based diet. Bought a bike. Thought about all the home projects I told myself I’d get done in quarantine.

Even amid the extra quality time with loved ones and cumulative hours for self-reflection and improvement the global slowdown has gifted us, there’s been plenty of time left over for all those back-burner projects in the backs of our minds.

Here, Chatter writers share some of the more interesting or impactful ways they’ve passed all that time.

Sunny Montgomery