respite After a turbulent spring of closed playgrounds and shuttered restaurants, distance learning on the sofa, and hosting office meetings at the kitchen table, our feelings of fear and uncertainty turned to fatigue and restlessness as we wondered how long the shutdowns would last. Now that summer has started and the state has reopened, many of us are looking for respite, which is defined as a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. And whether you were simply inconvenienced by the closures or had the unfortunate experience of contracting COVID-19, we can all agree that this past spring was certainly, well, unpleasant. So perhaps you need a moment to yourself or maybe you’re looking for something to do to get the family out of the house. These activities are designed to offer the ultimate R&R after a spring spent on-edge indoors.
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