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First Lines Pandemic communications inspire poetry for one West Virginia teacher. if you’vewritten emails during the pandemic , you may have struggled with your opener. The weirdness of these times has to be acknowledged somehow. But what do you say that isn’t overused? Sappy? Jessica Salfia, a creative writing teacher at Spring Mills High School in Berkeley County, found that the first lines of emails she received from companies sounded sincere early on and tended toward marketing as the weeks progressed. She shaped them into a poem. The First Lines of Emails I’ve Received While Quarantining By Jessica Salfia In these uncertain times as we navigate the new normal, Are you willing to share your ideas and solutions? As you know, many people are struggling. I know you ’ re up against it: the digital landscape. We share your concerns. As you know, many people are struggling. We hope this note finds you and your family safe. We ’ ve never seen anything like this before. Here are 25 Distance Learning Tips!
As you know, many people are struggling. Feeling Fiesta today? Happy Taco Tuesday! Calories don ’ t count during a pandemic. Grocers report flour shortages as more people are baking than ever! As you know, many people are struggling. Count your blessings. Share your blessings. Get free curb-side pickup or shipped to your house! Chicken! Lemon! Artichokes! As you know, many people are struggling. How are you inspiring greatness today? We have a cure for your cabin fever. Pandemic dial-in town hall TONIGHT! As you know, many people are struggling. Mother ’ s Day looks a little different this year. You ’ re invited to shop all jeans for 50% off. Yes, buy 1, get 1 free! As you know many people are struggling. Call us to discuss a loan extension without penalty. ACT NOW: Tell Congress Charters should Not Line their Pockets During the COVID crisis. Now shipping face masks as recommended by the CDC. As you know many people are struggling. This is not normal. 26 wvl • the community issue 2020
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