Once upon a time there was a good, cheerful wizard(男巫)who loved to use his magic to make everyone happy.He was also quite an unusual wizard because he was allergic (过敏) to many different foods.He had to be very careful with what he put in his mouth.He was always being invited to parties, and he would always gladly accept, because he always had new tricks and games to try out.

In the beginning, everyone was considerate about his allergies, and they took special care to prepare food that he would be able to eat safely.But as time went on, people were tired of having to prepare special foods for him.Sometimes they didn't even bother to tell him what was in the food, and, more than once, he ended up with a black tongue and a red face.

The wizard was angry.He waved his wand (摩杖) and cast a spell(咒语) that gave everyone a special allergy.Some became allergic to birds, others to fruit or meat...And so, each person had to take special care from then on.Whenever people met up to eat or have a party, they ended up having to go to the doctor.

Gradually, people began making an effort to learn what each other's allergies were.Now they would prepare everything carefully, so that they could have a good time together without getting sick.In less than a year, life in town returned to normal，filled with parties and celebrations.Even better, the wizard now could stay and enjoy the whole party.

Some time later, without anyone knowing, the wizard waved his wand again and undid the spell.The people had learned well how to be considerate towards others, and how they could enjoy each other's company even better just by making a little effort to adapt(适应)to each and every person.

What do you do when one of the few bookstores in your neighborhood shuts down?

If you were Latanya DeVaughn, you would make a new and improved one! The mom and writer, who lives in the Bronx of New York City, had always dreamed of opening her own bookstore. Therefore, after watching the bookstore in her community closed, she saw her chance and got creative. While Latanya said every neighborhood deserved a bookstore, opening physical stores on every block simply wasn’t an option. So she decided to bring the books to her neighbors by turning a bus into a bookmobile. “With the bus, every neighborhood in the Bronx can have a bookstore even if it’s just for one day,” Latanya said.

With the help of her community, she raised the money for her dream and, at the end of 2021, it came to be. Bronx Bound Books rolled out in style as a bus with orange cube bookshelves and wood floors. “People love the way it smells, ” Latanya added, “One women says that the wood smell makes her feel like she is reading at home.”

Although the bookstore on wheels carries around 3,000 new and used books, it has more room than you might expect! Latanya also makes sure that she stocks books with various characters, so all readers can see themselves in the pages.

Setting up a bookshop in a new place each day, Latanya is doing her part to make reading accessible to everyone in the Bronx, and she’s just getting started. “I can’t open up a bookstore on every comer, but I can probably pop up on a lot of different corners,” she said.

Thanks to Latanya and Bronx Bound Books, the Bronx is becoming a peaceful place for book lovers day by day. We’re sure the little bookstore will continue to develop.

Time to make lemonade out of life’s lemons

When you have an unexpected lockdown staring at you, take it one day at a time. Instead of getting bogged down by the thought, take each of those days as an opportunity to build new skills, explore hobbies and do things you’ve always wanted to. 【小题1】.

1. Give your house a makeover

【小题2】? With a lockdown in full progress, this may be a good time to give your home a fresh new look. Change the curtains, move your tables, chairs and sofas around the house to try out new combinations. Besides burning good calories, this activity could help you hit the reset button and let you escape the boredom of same-old.

2 【小题3】 There are at least half a dozen people, at any given point of time that you need to call back. An elderly aunt, that slightly touchy friend, or your former colleague — you really meant to call them back, but ... you know how it is. This is a good time to find out how your friends and family are doing. Spread the warmth and stay bonded.

3. Find the bookworm in you

This is a no-brainer to be honest. Besides being a great entertainer, this can be a great use of your me-time, simply because you will enhance your knowledge of people, society, history and culture. 【小题4】.

4. Try digital housekeeping

Your home may be tidy and in order, but your digital life is a mess: photos all out of place, the music from god-knows-when, old text files that need to be cleaned up. 【小题5】. Most importantly, you need to change your passwords and keep them safe.