Here’s a perfect distraction if you’re stuck indoors working. Log on to freerice.com and play an addictive word game (you pick the correct definition of given words). For each right answer, the site’s advertisers will donate 20 grains of rice through the UN World Food Programme to help end hunger.

Blood Orange Mojito
2 mint leaves
2 blood (or regular) orange slices
Pinch of sugar
1 oz. Bacardi O rum

Muddle the ingredients in the bottom of a short cocktail glass; use a wooden spoon if you don’t have a muddler. Fill the glass with ice and top with soda water. Pour back and forth between two glasses to mix. —Courtesy of One Sixtyblue restaurant, Chicago

Take a few minutes to keep in touch with your near-and-dears the old-fashioned way: Send postcards. Not going away on vacation? Who cares! Send vintage-style ones from your hometown or state to far-off friends. Find a nice variety at moodyscollectibles.com.