So we’re up to week four of providing you with additional distractions to keep your mind away from difficulties and to spark some joy in your life. And luckily for us, the creative content and ingenious ideas keep coming. So, to continue our quest to distract you, consider the following:

-If you’re still interested in learning something new, consider the online Culture Courses from Harvard, that range from Shakespeare to Opera, all of which are free;

-Or to keep your mind moving, check out the Popular Mechanics list of the 10 most challenging puzzles to try at home; or if pop culture is your thing, check out this 1000 piece puzzle featuring The Golden Girls;

-The lists of recommended books continue to come in:

-The New Yorker suggests you peruse the works of writer P.D. Wodehouse

-From The McNally Jackson Booksellers comes a self-quarantine reading list

-The website Popsugar recommends 68 books from avid reader suggestions

-And the website Refinery 29 has a list of books to allow your brain to escape the pandemic

-Looking for some entertaining television? The Atlantic recommends 20 great crime shows you can stream right now; Or, for fans of the now-retired show Parks and Recreation with Amy Pohler, the original cast is coming back together for one evening to do a special zoom episode tonight, April 30th, on NBC!

–If you’re feeling charitable, there are 2 new online-auctions you should consider: 

– Sotheby’s auction house is sponsoring an online auction to benefit the International Rescue Committee

-The #AskChefsAnything Auction will give you a chance to spend 30 minutes with famous chefs, food writers and other luminaries from the food world, with proceeds going to immigrant workers and their families

-One of a kind events: Check out the recent celebration of composer Stephen Sondheim’s 90th birthday, featuring some of the great theater performers of our time singing Sondheim’s greatest works; or check out the brand new documentary on Netflix starting on May 6th: Becoming: A documentary about Michelle Obama and her worldwide tour for her recent memoir

-And for some additional odds and ends:

-Vogue magazine asked designers, artists, photographers, and other creative people to share with you their activities during quarantine;

-NPR has a 19-minute audio lesson on how to start a garden

Finally, the LA Times shares with you their comprehensive and updated guide to discovery on the internet, featuring items on self-care, entertainment, learning and staying in touch