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The Pandemic is driving more changes, and it’s hard to see what comes next
The closed Huettenbar, with its sign removed. (Darian Martyniuk) My favorite bar has closed, probably forever. This is a small thing in the scale of problems in the world, particularly...
Parting with a tree
The tree in my backyard is dying. I don’t want to let it go.
Chicago Public Schools Has Stuck Us With Two Bad Reopening Options
In Chicago, public school is scheduled to start September 8, in just over six weeks, and the choices are not looking good.
None Of Us Want To Be Here
None of us want to be here, but there’s more bad news coming just over the horizon.
Pandemic Powerlessness and Depression
I’ve always felt a crucial something has been missing from my interactions. Furiously attempting to connect with as many people as I could during the pandemic, I didn’t realize – as I finally do now – that I was missing subtle social cues that just don’t transfer electronically.
Stop Wondering When It All Ends
I’m so damn afraid of all of you. I’m terrified that three days ago you contracted Coronavirus and haven’t had enough time to present symptoms, but you’re already infectious.
It’s Going To Be A While
This is the week when how long all of this will last began to sink in.
We Are Our Great Grandparents, Now
Here we are now, living through a major event that will most certainly earn pages in future history textbooks.
Our Pandemic Video Diary
So much is changing so fast. What seems like normal today, would have been unimaginable last week. With video, we hope to document the change in our world and in ourselves.
Dealing With Conflicting Guidance on COVID-19? Here’s What I’m Doing.
This whole virus thing is overwhelming. It’s clear that the next couple of weeks are going to bring major changes to our lives.
COVID-19 Will Change America
Exactly how COVID-19 will impact our lives and change America in the coming months is a mystery, but it seems like a certainty that beyond our economy, activities we take for granted are going to change.