After reeling from the excitement of “Dry Shampoo Week,” I was able to engage in some cheerful banter with other moms at the book fair yesterday. We concluded that there were things to hoard much more important than toilet paper or water should a virus threaten to keep us sequestered in our homes.
For example: Board games. If you’re stuck in the house for a few weeks, you’d better have something other than three Scrabble boards since no one really wants to play with you anyway. Books. Of course the virus will hit computers, because viruses like computers. Thus your ability to download books will be in danger. Buy some new ones from Scholastic. Puzzles. Hit your local Goodwill and stock up for those moments when you need solitary time. (Wear gloves as you shop.) Popcorn. You will probably be watching lots of movies on the telly. Coffee. Because you are addicted to that morning cup.
And of course, dry shampoo is worth hoarding, because if we do run out of water, you will still look good!