Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Words w/ Astronomers

By Pat Knezek and Nicolle Zellner, CSWA Co-Chairs

As we enter the second month of remote instruction for many of us, with just a few more weeks to go until the end of the semester, and as we continue to endure and exit from "safer at home" orders that limit physical interactions, we share with you positive, inspiring words and images that will remind us to take of ourselves and each other.



"In these difficult times as I am simultaneously juggling my role as professional, parent, and teacher of my kids, I am thankful every day for what I have: a wonderful job as Astronomer that inspires the world and a healthy family united under the same roof 24/7."


"My silver lining of being at home is the time and space to nurture a calming hobby."


Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world.
All things break. And all things can be mended.
Not with time, as they say, but with intention.
So go. Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally.
The broken world waits in darkness for the light that is you.
                                                                                               -L.R. Knost



"Children first. They rely on us."


"Start where you are, use what you have, and do what you can!"


"And the People Stayed Home", a poem by Kitty O'Mear


"Most of those deadlines can be extended, but it helps to ask or tell first."


“Then the personal as the political can begin to illuminate all our choices.”  - Audre Lorde


"Take time to step away from work, news and reconnect with family and nature - it helps!"


Photo by Kim Weaver


"It helps to keep a schedule, even if you don't have all your regular meetings. To-do lists will also help with the mental fog!"


"There is more exercise available in gardening and DIY than seems possible."


"Hard times require furious dancing."  - Alice Walker






Contributions came from current and former members of the CSWA and AASWomen editorial staff, including Kim Venn (University of Victoria, BC), Kim Weaver (NASA), Alessandra Aloisi (Space Telescope Science Institute), and Ed Bertschinger (MIT).

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