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2020-05-24
Dear reader,
Today I take this more seriously than submissions of the past. I have shaved my head....
my father was trying to give me a clean fade but slipped so I turn he shaved my head. I currently have a line in my eyebrow like Charlie puth, Its kind of a vibe though.
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2020-05-14
Yesterday I found out that all my big papers and finals are due on the same day, I’m not excited for it but I’m going to try to get them all done early.
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2020-04-07
Week 1 of my quarantine tales,
Today I did homework and played Madden.
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2020-05-04
So I am no story teller...I just wish to document an experience...
Masiphumelele, affectionately known as Masi, is a township of an estimated 40 000 people in the South Peninsula of Cape Town, South Africa. If you know our townships, you'll know many of the residents live way below the poverty line at the best of times... hugely exacerbated by something like COVID-19 lockdown.
So a huge initiative is feeding the people. And it is in this context that I experienced the absolute beauty of our people...
Private individuals from all walks of life...many more affluent than their Masi neighbors...but not necessarily so... freely and generously giving of their time... money... energy... love...to come alongside Masi and deliver food parcels.
Perhaps even more beautiful was the spirit of the Masi people. So welcoming... genuinely...not just because they may receive a food parcel. Children running alongside the vehicles, smiling, wanting to talk to the 'visitors' (not fully understanding social distancing 🤗). Residents going out of their way to help the donors find the intended recipients... they themselves not having much... but being sssssooo happy for a neighbor who might receive a parcel... even when they didn't and could well have done with one... the absolute gratitude and sadly the relief on the faces of those who did receive... just a basic parcel...but it meant meals for 2 weeks.
And the heartbreak for the volunteers delivering the parcels... knowing that for every one who received, 100s more needed but wouldn't get... but not letting that sadness stop them... rather swallowing their own pain and carrying on with the work... knowing that at least a difference was made for a few people...like the story of the starfish.
We often look at what COVID-19 has taken from us, and there is much lost. It has also given us so much...a glimpse into the beautiful souls of so many beautiful people...a privilege
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2020-05-04
The Anecdotal Experience of Edward David Botterbusch
I’m a college student at the University of Arizona, and I’ve been in quarantine for close
to seven and half weeks. During the start of the major restrictions, I was in Tucson after quickly
returning from a spring break trip. I helped friends quickly pack-up their dorms and get ready to
return back home. By March 18th, everyone I knew in Tucson had either quarantined themselves
or traveled back to their respected homes. As for me, I was getting ready to isolate myself in my
apartment. But being an out-of-stater living by myself, I was afraid of the cabin fever.
As time progressed, I noticed that my hometown of Denver was getting hit hard, and the
Governor was ready to start isolating the city as well as declaring stay-at-home orders for the rest
of the state. Afraid of what that meant and the shortages getting worse, my friend, Brandon
Gehrke, flew-out to stay with me; he arrived around the end of March. For the next month, we
both stayed indoors while only going out for groceries or much needed walks. Yet, we both
noticed the situation was better in Tucson.
Back home, Denver experienced shortages and greater isolation all the way into late
April. Yet, we were able to start buying everything we needed in early to mid April, and there
were still many people going outside- joggers, people in the parks, etc. Eventually, Denver
reached similar conditions and with the promise of re-opening the state in May, my friend
returned back home. Though it’s early in the pandemic, more and more of normal life is
returning, and things are looking better going into the summer.
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03/20/2020 to 05/01/2020
Thoughts, observations, musings, some News content and every day activities of a woman from Bowen Island, British Columbia.
Sue Hurn emailed to Catherine O'Donnell, who uploaded
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2020-04-15
Ninety-five percent of New York City's right around 200 passings from the new coronavirus had fundamental wellbeing conditions, however practically half were younger than 75, as indicated by information distributed by the city's wellbeing division on Tuesday.
The passings, just as information on cases and hospitalizations, emulate the examples found in different urban communities with significant episodes. New York City had more than 15,000 Covid-19 cases starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, the biggest flare-up in the U.S.
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2020-04-30
Photo taken by my girlfriend while I shave my head after not having access to a barber in over a month.
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2020-04-22
Suffolk University Interfaith Center online programming during pandemic
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2020-04-21
Suffolk University Interfaith Center online programming during pandemic
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2020-04-15
Suffolk University Interfaith Center online programming during pandemic
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2020-04-13
Suffolk University Interfaith Center online programming during pandemic
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2020-03-22
“The County of San Diego has reported today, April 22, 2020, that there is one confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in the area covered by Pala’s zip code, 92059. By law, the County is not able to provide any identifying information about who this individual is, where they live, or their current health status (i.e. hospitalized, quarantined at home, etc.)…The dots on that map are not associated with any specific address; rather, they are placed in the geographic center of the area the zip code covers. Therefore, the dot on the map for Pala is not indicating where the confirmed positive individual lives…I encourage you not to spread rumors or misinformation about this case or make any attempt to discover who the confirmed positive individual may be. This is private information that none of us has, and spreading rumors only serves to stir up fear and panic.” #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-08
Suffolk University Interfaith Center online programming during pandemic
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2020-04-06
Suffolk University Interfaith Center online programming during pandemic
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2020-04-01
Suffolk University Interfaith Center online programming during pandemic
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2020-03-30
Suffolk University Interfaith Center online programming during pandemic
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2020-03-25
Suffolk University Interfaith Center online programming during pandemic
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2020-03-23
Suffolk University Interfaith Center online programming during pandemic
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2020-03-19
Suffolk University Interfaith Center online programming during pandemic
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2020-04-01
“In an effort to protect the health and safety of the community and our elders and to further prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Pala Band of Mission Indians and the Cupa Cultural Center announced the Postponement of the 2020 Annual Kupa Cemetery Warner’s Gathering.” #IndigenousStories
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2020-03-17
Suffolk University Interfaith Center online programming during pandemic
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2020-03-16
Suffolk University Interfaith Center Online Programming During Pandemic
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2020-03-13
“After careful consideration, the Pit River Tribal Chairperson has made the decision to close our site office to the public due to the increasing concerns related to the COVID-19 virus. This includes cancelling all in person meetings and not allowing anyone besides employees inside any of our buildings..” #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-16
"Due to a confirmed case in our community...funerals may take place under the big house ramada up to an hour before cremation." #IndigenousStories
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2020-01-21
Suffolk University Interfaith Center newsletter, sent out to Suffolk Community during pandemic
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2020-03-27
“Per the US Environmental Protection Agency's regulations for public water systems, our trained and certified operators carefully test each month the water produced by our two wells. The test results confirm that our water is safe to drink and to use for cooking, washing, and so on. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has not been detected in drinking water supplies, and based on current scientific evidence, the risk to water supplies is low.” #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-13
Suffolk University Interfaith Center newsletter, sent out to Suffolk Community during pandemic
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2020-04-06
Suffolk University Interfaith Center newsletter, sent out to Suffolk Community during pandemic
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2020-03-30
Suffolk University Interfaith Center newsletter, sent out to Suffolk Community during pandemic
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2020-04-23
“This afternoon three Round Valley residents tested positive for COVID-19. This testing was performed at Round Valley Indian Health Center. Per protocol Mendocino County Public Health has been notified and will work together with our community to ensure steps are taken to keep our community as safe as possible.” #IndigenousStories
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2020-03-23
Suffolk University Interfaith Center newsletter, sent out to Suffolk Community during pandemic
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2020-04-24
Local photographers, inspired by other groups across the country, are offering families photo sessions from the safety of their own front porches. The Arizona Front Porch Project photographers are donating 30% of proceeds to local charities. Families choose props and locations, and can get creative with their photo sessions.
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2020-03-18
Suffolk University Interfaith Center newsletter, sent out to Suffolk Community during pandemic
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2020-04-27
“As the coronavirus pandemic and response to it continues to affect just about every aspect of our world, we remain committed to the principle that the health and safety of our community is the most important priority.” #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-24
Local photographers, inspired by other groups across the country, are offering families photo sessions from the safety of their own front porches. The Arizona Front Porch Project photographers are donating 30% of proceeds to local charities. Families choose props and locations, and can get creative with their photo sessions.
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2020-04-24
Local photographers, inspired by other groups across the country, are offering families photo sessions from the safety of their own front porches. The Arizona Front Porch Project photographers are donating 30% of proceeds to local charities. Families choose props and locations, and can get creative with their photo sessions.
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2020-04-16
In a 15 point statement, the tribal council instructs its citizens on how to stay safe and healthy during the pandemic. #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-24
Local photographers, inspired by other groups across the country, are offering families photo sessions from the safety of their own front porches. The Arizona Front Porch Project photographers are donating 30% of proceeds to local charities. Families choose props and locations, and can get creative with their photo sessions.
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2020-04-22
“I understand the frustration; we are all feeling it, but it is important that we stay focused and continue to follow the community restrictions to protect the health and safety of our community, especially our most vulnerable elders and those with health issues. It is only through our own combined efforts that we will succeed in protecting our community. Although no one knows when this pandemic will end, we know it will end; and we are already making plans about what safety practices we will continue to follow when we lift the Tribal workplace and community restrictions.” #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-16
Workers at the checkout at Woodman's supermarket in Onalaska, WI wear different types of masks as they bag food. A clear barrier between customers and workers was also installed to protect people. Woodman's, like many supermarkets, had to put limits on the amount of certain items customers could buy due to hoarding of those items
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2020-04-24
Local photographers, inspired by other groups across the country, are offering families photo sessions from the safety of their own front porches. The Arizona Front Porch Project photographers are donating 30% of proceeds to local charities. Families choose props and locations, and can get creative with their photo sessions.
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2020-04-30
"Live and act like you and everyone around you already has the virus." #IndigenousStories
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2020-04-24
Local photographers, inspired by other groups across the country, are offering families photo sessions from the safety of their own front porches. The Arizona Front Porch Project photographers are donating 30% of proceeds to local charities. Families choose props and locations, and can get creative with their photo sessions.
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05/04/2020
A fuzzy, through the trees picture of my neighbor's white pick up truck the day after he was finally arrested for something ; the police are called there a lot. This truck is a dingy white and the springs squeak loudly when it bounces across the gravel driveway. The property has 2 trailers and 2 RV's and people come and go all day long. There is an 85 year old woman who lives in one of the trailers. The owner of this white truck is doing renovations on the property. He goes back and forth as if it is still an ordinary time, leaving the property 6,7,8 times a day, those springs squeaking down the drive. In Albert Camus' the Plague the Dr feels that he can hear the sound of the plague rats in the labored breathing of one of his patients. That truck's springs sound like the wheezing of the Coronavirus to me. I call it the Pale Horse.
And he who rode upon it was Death.
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2020-04-16
A sign at St Francis Hermitage in is illuminated blue in a show of support to First Responders. The Hermitage normally has a restaurant which has been closed as a result of COVID-19.
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2020-04-01
“Narragansett Indian Tribal DEM Environmental Police and Narragansett Tribal Police Department will continue to monitor Tribal Parks, Camping, Beaches, and Tribal Lands for compliance. If people are blatantly ignoring the new rules and they choose to congregate at Tribal parks and beaches they may be cited if actions and behavior are not corrected.” #IndigenousStories
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2020-05-02
A pair of South African soldiers in camouflage uniforms watch over a large crowd of people gathered in a dirt roadway in Centurion, South Africa.
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2020-04-16
Valley Fudge Company in Coon Valley, WI is displaying a sign explaining their protocols of business during the pandemic. They are only taking appointments or online orders to maintain social distancing.
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2020-04-24
Local photographers, inspired by other groups across the country, are offering families photo sessions from the safety of their own front porches. The Arizona Front Porch Project photographers are donating 30% of proceeds to local charities. Families choose props and locations, and can get creative with their photo sessions.
