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2020-05-03
Belly Buttons & Makeba
Most people probably don’t think of belly buttons when they think of a pandemic. They likely also don’t think of the South African Activist Miriam Makeba. However, when I consider the earliest days of covid, those days before I realized I would be teaching online for an extended time, or that my Varsity Lacrosse players whom I had coached through their careers would never step on a field for our 2020 season, my life was all about belly buttons and a song called Makeba by a French Singer-Songwriter. In April of 2020, schools in Michigan closed, sending me home with every other educator to figure out online teaching. Also at this time, my daughter, Edie, was just over one year old. She was very fond of her “Beluh-but’n” (bellybutton) and ran around the house proudly showing hers off, thinking she was hilarious. To her credit, it was hilarious, and also adorable. She had recently heard the song Makeba by Jain on a BMX video featuring my husband from when he used to ride professionally, and it became her anthem. Even at three years old, she still requests Makeba in the car, though today it is second to David Bowie or Vampire Weekend these days. She would dance to it on repeat, her little feet on her ABC play mat making a sticky pitter-patter, her arms swinging wildly, and her diapered baby butt dropping low like she was in a nightclub. She was, and still is, one of the funniest little humans I have encountered. The attached sound clips are recorded from a video of Edie, my daughter, strumming my guitar on its stand, while singing her version of Makeba. These videos are some of my favorites, her head bobbing and bum wiggling with her music. These are the sounds that filled my house and my heart throughout those first weeks of quarantine, and they still bring me nothing but immense joy and thankfulness. Covid for me meant more time at home with her. I was there when she woke up, we spent much of our days outside in the warming spring weather, and I nursed her and tucked her in for naps and at bedtime. We were lucky, we did not face financial crisis or unemployment, nor did we or our loved ones fall seriously ill. The result was time at home together as a family. While the restrictions and isolations of covid did mount over time, and stress of restrictions were certainly felt during my second pregnancy for my baby boy born in May of 2021, by and large, our lives just kept moving. We adjusted, we kept a small circle of trusted friends and family, and we were cautious. But when it came down to it, covid to me will always be marked by extra time with my daughter, time that I would not have had if the pandemic did not change everything about our lives. I wouldn’t trade the extra moments of her laughter, dancing, snuggles, or silliness for the world. -
2020-05-03
Protest march
A comic strip about Covid-19 -
May 03, 2020
Hunger Games
A comic strip about Covid-19 -
2020-05-03
HIST30060 Zoom Church
This photo was taken in May 2020, when Melbourne restrictions prevented religious gatherings from taking place. I attend Westgate Baptist Community church in Yarraville in the western suburbs of Melbourne, and it had transitioned to zoom for its church services by this point. On the day this picture was taken, we were meant to organise our own bread and wine for the ritual of communion. It was strange to source these elements on our own and even stranger to just pass them to each other instead of being given them by the pastor. It probably took some sense of gravitas and 'specialness' out of the ritual. At the same time though, it was evident that in a very precarious, unprecedented time, this community was really hanging on to such rituals for some normalcy and comfort in a sense of the divine's presence. We would not be back to in-person services until February 2021. -
2020-05-03
Quiet Lockdown
In the part of Maryland I live in, there is a lot of noise pollution caused by cars and planes. On one side there is a large international airport, a busy road on the other and a large highway on the third side. Almost every day, the sound of cars, planes and the occasional helicopter can be heard. However when the COVID19 pandemic began to pick up pace, lockdowns were set up in an attempt to slow its advance. While the affect of this was seen in large empty parking lots at the airport, it could also be heard. The roads were quiet, as less people went out to shop, see family or go out to eat. In addition with very few people traveling, the daily noise of airplanes declined significantly. Everything became far quieter and a reminder of the lockdown, a constant reminder that we were going through a major event in world history. However while the quiet brought about by the lockdowns was a reminder of the pandemic, the return of noise was just as much a reminder. When planes and particularly cars started to create more noise pollution, it showed that even with a global pandemic and lockdowns, it wasn't going to stop people from going out. -
2020-05-03
Flying Through a Pandemic
This picture is important to me because it it the epitome of the pandemic. The plane that we were on was completely empty and even though there was no one around me I still had to wear a mask. My dad and I were very hesitant to take the flight, but they were going to throw away everything in my dorm if we didn't fly down there. So we had no choice but to fly. -
2020-05-03
" The man feeding a remote Alaska town with a Costco card and a ship " - The Hustle
The advent of COVID-19 has made it more difficult for isolated, rural communities to maintain access to basic necessities such as food, water, and personal care products. In an article for the Hustle, journalist Zachary Crokett recounts the story of a Gustavus, Alaska grocer named Toshua Parker, who has taken it upon himself to supply the needs of his fellow townspeople in a time of crisis. Through the use of a shipping freighter, business connections, and a trusty Costco membership card, Parker has mostly succeeded in supplying the community's consumer needs and has made his business, Toshco, an economic pillar of Gustavus. The success of Parker's small, rural business in the face of COVID-19, according to Crockett, is representative of a "renaissance" of rural businesses, which are an important component of supplying a town's consumer needs. Without these businesses, isolated rural communities such as Gustavus would have a harder time enduring the pandemic relative to communities with robust economic centers. -
2020-05-03
Coronaland: "Medical Workers Thank You LOVE"
3401 St. Charles, "Medical Workers Thank You LOVE" was written (graffitied?) on the old K&B/Rite Aid building. Alas, about two weeks later, it was painted over. -
2020-05-03
Chicago Cheers in Solidarity
During the lockdown, every day at 8pm residents of Chicago make noise and flash lights to show solidarity with healthcare workers and others who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. -
2020-05-03
Self-discipline
Because we are an online study, I am afraid to submit assignments late or cannot do other things on time. I was doing tasks to reach our goals (gain rewards) or avoid punishment. -
2020-05-03
Thank You
I first saw this picture on Instagram. I remember that day, many OC residents drove by the medical center with posters and gifts, and may medical workers waved to the outsides. Then I looked it up in the LA Times. Their smiles are so contagious for me that I have to share it with others. -
2020-05-03
Corona Virus and Tiger King Meme
This meme both encompasses the time of the corona virus and the Netflix original series "Tiger King" documentary that became popularized during this time. Carol Baskin is accused of killing her husband without a trace in the show and is hilariously seen as the only person who can get rid of the virus. -
2020-05-03
Living through Covid-19: 05/03/2020
This is a journal entry that specifically focuses on the transition to online learning and the practice of social distancing. *anonymous *This was intentionally a journal/diary entry therefore it was done through a word doc. -
2020-05-03
The Hermit Herald vol 1, Issue 24
Sweden’s phony numbers; Nicotine as therapy in France; CV Bridge Story; CV global update; Capt. Crozier Update; NCAA to permit paying athletes. -
2020-05-03
When This is Over
Youtube motivational speaker that provides a positive outlook pertaining to what is going on in the world and how to move on in a healthy way. -
2020-05-03
Entries of A College Girl During The Pandemic
The PDF includes a few entries over the course of a few days of the week that highlight the end of the college spring semester. It also includes minor political opinions and experiences with Zoom. CSUS, HIST 15H -
2020-05-03
Peru's police dance with coffin to bury COVID-19 | Instagram Tik Tok coffin dance Video
Police in Peru dance with a coffin labeled COVID-19, combining humor with optimism for eradicating COVID-19. This was originally a TikToc video and it was uploaded to YouTube. Video published by Nayeem on You Tube. -
2020-05-03
The disappearance of my last pizza slice
I ordered a pizza lastnight from an Italian restaurant, I specifically told no one to take my last slice because I wanted to eat it for breakfast the next morning. I come to see at 9:13 am that it is gone.... I interrogated every member of my family and no one will admit to this Janus crime. -
2020-05-03
small Masks businesses
With the lack of masks being sold in and through stores, people have now been making small businesses of their own by sewing and making them. People have gotten really creative with their masks lately. I've seen bandanas, scarves, and oddly enough plastic shields over their faces. Currently, our local Walmart is being cleaned out of all its fabric. Last time I checked it was pretty much empty. People are taking orders for others and selling homemade masks. I have 3 co-workers who sell them, one even sells ones with sports team patterns. I just bought a patriots one for my grandma. I just never thought about people making a living off of masks, its a good time for people to learn how to sew if anything. -
2020-05-03
Mother Health Care Professionals and their children
This image displays a baby, reaching out and touching the face shield of what seems to be her mother all gowned up and dressed in PPE. The woman in the picture who seems to be a health care worker who is also a mother is crying as she is torn away from beating able to hug and kiss her child because of the possibility of being infected after working in the hospital with coronavirus patients. This picture is especially special because it touches upon the hardships that health care workers are facing after working with patients all-day and not being able to have that relief of coming home and being comforted by their family members. This post was also made right before mother's day. The caption to this picture was in Portuguese and said "Mães. Hoje é o vosso dia. Esta ilustração vem ao encontro das mensagens que fui recebendo de profissionais de saúde que anseiam voltar a abraçar os filhos. Continuem com a mesma força de sempre. A cuidar dos filhos, dos pais e dos avós de alguém. O coração dos vossos filhos está carregado de orgulho. 🖤 a todas as mães um grande beijinho, um especial à minha. ✨ ©️2020, Sofia Pádua." When translated to English it said "Mothers. Today is your day. This illustration is in line with the messages I have received from health professionals who want to hug their children again. Continue with the same strength as always. Taking care of someone's children, parents, and grandparents. Your children's hearts are filled with pride. A big kiss to all mothers, a special one to mine. ✨ © ️2020, Sofia Pádua." -
2020-05-03
Spring Break Just Outside the Epicenter
Experience of being in Europe around the travel ban from Europe. -
2020-05-03
Study Abroad
In an alternate universe, this week would probably be a lot more different. Prior to this whole COVID-19 thing, I was planning to study abroad with my school to Italy. I planned this as far back as fall of last year, and I was getting pretty excited. I was unsure I would even be able to go at first, but my mom encouraged me to go for it. After filling out all sorts of stuff to go on the trip and to get financial aid, my worst fears came true. Not only was the virus ravaging the globe, it especially hit Italy pretty hard. I was really looking forward to be able to go over there and learn more about the country's culture and history, but it's looking more and more like that won't happen for a while. I've never really gone out of the country before, so this would've been a very new experience for me. Even so, it's not that big of a deal. I'm sure I could always go another time when things have cleared up and the world is in a better condition. What I'm more concerned about is how it will affect other people in general. I imagine that tourism is a big facet of Italy, and that people not being able to come could hit them really hard in addition to its effects on internal affairs. While I'm not sure about what the outcome of this pandemic will be for everybody, I am sure that the world will never be the same after all of this. -
2020-05-03
Fears for after the lockdown
I have become very fearful for what the future holds for a number of reasons. We are in a time of many uncertainties and truly do not know what the future holds. There are many implications about how society will be after all this is over. The first reason why I am fearful is if this is the new status quo. What I mean by that is, when there is a new virus that comes around, are we going to have to stop everything that we are doing and stay at home. Can we endure that multiple times as a country, because with just this our economy has skyrocketed downward and millions are without work. I am scared of a society that closes down everything and puts millions of people into hardship due to unemployment just because a new disease has arisen. What if this were to become a seasonal thing. Another thing I am very weary of is just how powerful the government has become in people’s day to day lives. I am hoping that after all this is over that the government’s power will retract to how it was, but I am not too sure it will. In my view of things, people in positions of power either try their best to keep the power that they already have or try to expand it. This is fearful because I do not want to live in a society where the government has major control on most civil liberties. Another reason I am fearful is the fact that people would be so willing to give up their freedoms as individuals for a false sense of security. People are so willing these days to just not question what is going on and just believe whatever they see in the news. It has gotten to the point where I feel like I can not speak my mind on certain things without being shut down instantly. I have been having long talks about this idea of trading our civil liberties for false sense of security. I keep saying “false” sense of security because in the real world you can never be truly safe. Security is not a fundamental human right so why would we be so willing to give up the rights that we are entitled to. I hope people will consider things like this in order to come out of this situation stronger. -
2020-05-03
COVID19 & Memes
This morning the first thing I saw on my social media pages was the announcement that ‘Asian giant hornets’ were spotted in the U.S. for the first time. On top of worrying about the COVID19 pandemic we now must worry about killer hornets. This year was supposed to be a new and great start for everyone but clearly 2020 is nobody’s year. A lot of people are trying to deal with all the stress of 2020 by making memes. I thought instead of having a negative entry for my post I would put together a couple of different memes that made me smile. -
2020-05-03
small Masks businesses
It has now been a month or two into the pandemic surrounding my local area. Many local businesses are never going to open again because they have been out of business for too long. Walmart is also out of fabric because people have been making a living off of masks now. 3 of my co-workers are even selling and sewing masks. How interesting is it too that now people are selling them with specific designs like sports teams. I just bought my grandma a patriots mask the other week for $7. People come in all the time for masks since I work at a grocery store, to begin with, we never sold that many. Now we have people ordering them through my previously mentioned co-workers and picked up later. I didn't even think that these would be a business. -
2020-05-03
Day to day life in quarantine
Life has changed so much in such little time. The things people used to do on a daily basis has been shaken up dramatically. The stay at home rules were put into effect almost two months ago. I have not been able to see my friends or certain family members even though I am finally back home. I have been trying to get out as much as I can whether that be running by the beach or just going out and exploring nature. It has been really difficult for me dealing with all this, but I have been trying to fill my time being outside. I do not take the beautiful area that I live in for granted anymore. The other day I went to the river by myself, which I hardly ever do, and just sat and enjoyed the sun reaching down on my body. It was quite peaceful and since I am taking a full course load, very relaxing. We now have to wear masks when entering “essential” businesses in our state, California. I was yelled at by a gas station worker the morning it was put into effect because I was not wearing a mask. I was mad at first but then I realized this poor man was just trying to do his job. I tried to reason with the man saying no one else was here and that I had literally seen him the day before when I got some snacks. He ended up kicking me out and I did not get the bottle of water I needed. People have changed a lot too. They are more fearful of each other than they were before. I realize this everyday as I go on walks with my mother. For every person that would smile at us, two others would stray away fearful that our breath may contaminate them. For me and my peers, this is the first time we have ever seen mass-hysteria. I was talking to this with my father about how fear can lead people to do drastic things. That is what is scary to me. What happens when people begin to steal because they can no longer work the jobs they had and provide for themselves and their families? What happens when people begin to riot because they no longer feel able to endure not having a steady stream of income? What will the world look like after all this is over? -
2020-05-03
Don't Stop Believin'
Finding hope in the midst of a pandemic. -
2020-05-03
My Transition
This is a short record of the changes in my life that took place due to the pandemic. -
2020-05-03
COVID-19 Brides
Letter for COVID-19 brides -
2020-05-03
Pandemic Daily Routine
Routines during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
2020-05-03
My pandemic political views
#CSUS #HIST15H -
2020-05-03
Covered in Paint
Poem about isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
2020-05-03
At Home Graduation
A plethora of graduation decorations I acquired in order to celebrate my husband's canceled college graduation from home. Being the first in his family to graduate from college deserved to be celebrated, even if in our own backyard. -
2020-05-03
Our mask station by the door
This is the mask station we have created near the door. It has everything we need to streamline the process of PPE both leaving and coming back in the house. There is a bag with coffee filters to use as mask filters plus a pair of scissors to cut them and medical tape for the bridge of our noses ; my partner and I wear glasses and this prevents fogging. There are hangers for drying masks when they have been boiled and a reclaimed cell phone holder we call "The Mask-ed Man" that holds masks which are ready to be worn. We have already collected several different styles of mask from homemade to bought on Etsy to made by a large swimwear company to a scarf repurposed for emergencies. It still takes at least 5 minutes to get out the door now and 15 to come back in but this little station has made it a bit more convenient. -
2020-05-03
REL zoom fellowship in 2020
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2020-05-03
Current COVID Situation
College student's experience during the COVID-19 pandemic -
2020-05-03
Selfie in my mask making area
This is my makeshift mask making area. I can take credit for only about 10 of them but as of today the mask sewing group I am a part of has sewn 675 masks for people in 4 different states, for elder care facilities, homeless people and a juvenile psychiatric facility. The group is made up of members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg. You can see pipe cleaners and floral wire for nose pieces and elastic for ear bands plus my ever present Mio energy drink to keep going! Our group trades material like fabric, wires and elastic as shortages of these items affect one member or another. -
2020-05-03
The revival of life once again
This art piece “Revival of life once again” portrays dance moves of a life that we once had and took for granted before COVID-19. The girl in the center is dancing to the music as the music sways with the emotions of her body. There is a man on his knees playing the drums next to her and adding to the beats that the girl is dancing to. This painting also makes me hopeful of times after the quarantine when we will all be able to dance to the music the way that the girl is moving and play instruments the way that the man is playing his drum set. The Ferris wheel in the background is also reminiscent of summer festivals and amusement parks. We all desire to go back to fun Ferris wheels in summer festivals and amusement parks. Festivals brought a sort of fun and liveliness in our lives represented by all the different colors. -
2020-05-03
Covid-19 Pandemic images of daily life.
These images show conditions of daily life during the Covid-19 pandemic. Spring 2020 #HST643