Flower Mound, TX, 4/30/20. Kennedy Granger, enjoys a peaceful float in her pool, a University of North Texas graduate student, enjoys a peaceful float alone in her pool.

For many North Texans the pandemic has given us so much to worry about, yet nothing to worry about at the same time. Under shelter-at-home orders, we have time to read, to write, to cook, and to catch up on Netflix. The coronavirus, a legitimate threat, has for some provided a moment to reflect on the simple pleasures in life, the little things to be thankful for. Parks, bars and restaurants were closed, but North Texans found creative ways to remain active and celebrate the little things.