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Tag Archives: COVID Diaries
COVID Diary # 9: Out of Quarantine
On Thursday, September 24th, I was off work pending the results of a COVID test; I didn’t think much of it, since I only go to 4 places these days and am masked at all of them except for the … Continue reading
Corona Diary #8
Well, the partial re-opening lasted exactly a month. In the face of skyrocketing ‘rona rates across the state, and particularly in the county, the library today shifted back to curbside-only. (Since May 18th, we have been following a split schedule: … Continue reading
Corona #7…and Flowers
Things have been loosening up in Alabama in the last week, though it’s not a return to life pre-pandemicmonium. Right now we’re in a frustrating transition space, where stores are getting increased demand at much-reduced capacity. Nonprofits and the like … Continue reading
COVID Diary #6
As the expiration date for the governor’s stay-at-home order approaches, we in the Heart of Dixie have been waiting expectantly to see what will happen. The governor declined to open early last week, when the states surrounding us did, and … Continue reading
Some favorite bits of corona culture
This is just a quick post to share some of my – — well, it’s there in the title. Presented in the order that they come to mind. “One Day More” “Sh%t Southern Women Say in a Pandemic” “When this … Continue reading
Corona Diary #5
Library service, corona style! Sunday, all news of pandemics disappeared as we in Alabama looked to the darkening skies and wondered what Easter night would bring. It was nine years ago that an April outburst of tornadoes killed over three … Continue reading
Corona Diary #4
Although we in the United States are still steaming into the darkest part of this tunnel, I’m bouyed by little flickers of hope abroad. In Iran, for instance, over half of active corona cases are listed as recovered. The same … Continue reading
Corona Diary #3
An hour ago, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that certain non-essential businesses should close until April 17th by the end of day. This doesn’t include gas stations and grocery stores, but rather entertainment and leisure venues like bars, salons, and … Continue reading
Corona Diaries #2
So begins week two of ….well, whatever this is, this strange moment in time we’re all experiencing together. The library’s curbside service has been well received by the community, promoted by the paper and those of us on facebook, and … Continue reading
Corona Diaries #1
March 17, 2020 Earlier today in conversation with a priestly friend, she mentioned that she and some of her fellow clergy were keeping “Corona Diaries” to document their respective organization’s practices in the wake of the current pandemic, to monitor … Continue reading