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We participated in a rainbow hunt. This one we have to my dad so he could have one too.
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Made over 40 masks that were donated
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Images from my garden
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The Koyie Fountain that I put together for a peaceful spot
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Picture of the tea that I really liked it I can't find any more
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Leaving Our Fingerprints
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Covid-History
Age
49
Date
8/7/2020
Location
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Milton, New York
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
It first occurred to me on Friday March 13,2020, I had to make the decision to cancel my daughter’s 11 birthday party. I don’t know about the first case we just stayed home as much as possible.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
Before we were very active with different clubs, friends, family. Visiting with my Father who lives in nursing home couple times a week.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
Most of the time I’m very sad. Gardening and trying to be outside as much as possible.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
Lost of people seem to be gardening because some of the local stores ran out of plants.
Are you a business owner who has had to close? If you are still open, how have you had to adjust how your business operates?
Question 5
n/a
Are you an essential employee? What do you do? What precautions are being taken at your workplace? What precautions are implementing at home?
Question 6
n/a
Are you an employee who has been laid off or furloughed? Were you able to get unemployment? Were you able to retain your health insurance?
Question 7
I’m a stay at home mom
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
n/a
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
Yes, not easy all our activity’s have been canceled.
If you’re a student, was school canceled? Were you able to complete your studies online? Do you think you’ll be back on campus in the fall?
Question 10
n/a
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
We use Zoom a lot. To have 4H meeting along with taekwondo classes and talk to family out of state.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
We had to cancel three birthday parties we had immediate family only parties.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
We have many pet it was very difficult to take our cat to the vet because we couldn’t go inside and she was very frightened she had to go into the vet by her self it was pretty upsetting.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
That people seem to be spending more time taking care of their yards look very nice.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
n/a
If you lost someone during the pandemic, how did you celebrate their lives?
Question 16
n/a
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
I wish I knew they were going to close the nursing homes to visitors and I wish I had had a chance to see my dad before this started.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
Have books to read or something simple that you can do by yourself. It was really pretty hard for us when the library closed. Have a hobby that you can do by yourself at home. Get outside and be in nature the birds still sing and the bees still buzz. Have routine. Have some kind of device that you can communicate virtually with others in working order. Don’t put off getting things fixed because it’s very difficult when things are all closed. Also know how to cook some simple stuff apparently a lot of people can’t cook anything ready-made was bought up pretty quickly.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
The new normal will involve everyone wearing mask.
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11882402649
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Patti
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COVID-19
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need info
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Covid History
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Cooking
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Father
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Covid-History
Age
20
Date
8/8/2020
Location
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Saratoga Springs, New York
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
I was in the middle of midterms week at SUNY Plattsburgh just before what was supposed to be our spring break. Word began to spread how people wouldn't be coming back after break because of the pandemic. As things got worse, students began going home earlier with their belongings and finally, it was announced that all of the campus would not be coming back to school and that we would have to do remote learning. Many were excited that they wouldn't be coming back, but I was disappointed. Before I left college, there were already reported cases in Saratoga.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
When I came home, my mom was laid off from her job but my dad continued to work because he was considered essential. It was scary and sad because this illness was like an invisible monster that could happen to anyone, anywhere. My life now is very uncertain. Both of my parents are working now and I am wearing a mask wherever I go, though many people are not wearing a mask, including our president.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
It was very unnerving at first because no one knew what was going on. We have never had a global pandemic like this since 1918 so everything that has happened is a bit surreal. My family wanted to move to North Carolina to be with all of my family so I have been doing home projects like painting and de-cluttering to relieve stress.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
Wearing a mask has become a sore subject in my town. Many people don't wear one even though we are supposed to.
If you’re a student, was school canceled? Were you able to complete your studies online? Do you think you’ll be back on campus in the fall?
Question 10
I was in the middle of my midterms when it was announced that we wouldn't be returning to campus after our spring break. Our learning switched to online and it was very hard to have classes that were not meant for online learning, like my public speaking class. Somehow, I managed to receive all A's in my classes though. I decided to leave my school and transfer to a local online college for this fall to be safe.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
I have two cats and a dog and they definitely were a bit weirded out that I was home all day every day.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
My friend's 104-year-old great grandmother contracted COVID-19 in a nursing home and passed away.
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
To not take the ability to leave your house and go places for granted
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
I would want them to know that they can't take life and privileges in life for granted. The ability to get in your car and just go to the grocery store became a privilege for me. To see other people became a privilege. Listen to your gut and even when other people are not following the protocol, do the right thing
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
Honestly, I'm not sure. Everyone thought it would be gone by summer but here we are in August and things are getting worse in many areas because business opened too soon. I honestly can't say what the new normal will look like. Hopefully, we will come out of this stronger than we came into it.
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11885176997
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Kate
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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Covid-History
Age
34
Date
7/20/2020
Location
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Clifton Park, New York
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
March 13th, last day of school for my (3) children. My husband insisted that we not send the kids back to school on Monday; I wanted to wait for guidance from our state (NY). My last day of work (bar manager) was March 14th and I left early, stopping at Market 32 for some essentials (milk, fruit, cereal, flour, eggs, meat). The store was packed, nobody had masks yet. There was a eerie feeling of impending doom and worry. Since NY was hit first, and Saratoga county had cases almost immediately, my family was immediately concerned and completly quarantined for the next several months.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
My kids (3,6,10) no longer participate in community sports (gymnastics, swim, soccer). We no longer have playdates with other children. We grew our veggie garden larger than we ever had before. We eat breakfast as a family every day now. I miss my friends deeply, but we text daily. My anxiety has spiked, and my husband is quite depressed. Since we both lost our jobs during the shutdown, money is tight, but we can still afford utilities and food. We no longer shop in stores, opting for food delivery and pick up. We are more likely now to made do with what we already have, rather than shopping for more.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
We are stressed. My kids miss their friends, but they are bonding with each other more than before. I have done many home projects (painting, building, gardening, baking).
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
I see more people walking their dogs in the neighborhood (CKS). I see kids on bikes daily. I talk with my neighbors more often.
Are you a business owner who has had to close? If you are still open, how have you had to adjust how your business operates?
Question 5
My husband owns his own retail business. He was shut down for 4 months (in the mall).
Are you an employee who has been laid off or furloughed? Were you able to get unemployment? Were you able to retain your health insurance?
Question 7
I am a manager at a local bar. When restaurants were shut down, I went on unemployment for the first time in my life. I was lucky to get it almost immediately, but it is still less money than what I was making before the pandemic. We have had to dip into our savings to pay for food and our mortgage. Since my employer doesn't offer health insurance, and my husband is self-employed, we pay for NYS health insurance.
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
We have 3 children at home (3,6,10). Life with them is hard. They are bored: the pool, library, playgrounds, sports, YMCA, are all closed. We can't see their best friends (their parents can't quarantine because they are essential workers). Life is stressful, but we try to hike, play in the back yard, play board games and cards. We have classic movie nights.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
We have 2 kittens, they are a bright spot in a dark time. They were surprised when we started staying home all day, I think we interrupted their daily nap schedule! They help keep our garden free of pests, and they play with the kids often.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
My husband's aunt died of COVID in early May. She was already on her way out, but contracted it during her final stay at a nursing home in Warren County. She was on a ventilator and struggled to breathe her last few days. We couldn't visit her, but called her on the phone and said goodbye. Her nurses stayed by her side, but she essentially died alone. Her funeral consisted of 10 family members, who couldn't hug or comfort each other. It was a hard time.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
Become self sufficient BEFORE events like this occur. Know how to repair your own car, grow your own food, fix your home appliances. Have a healthy savings account, don't live outside of your means. Spend time with loved ones while you can! Keep a full library at home, and stock up on essentials.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
Mask, social distancing, seasonal shutdowns. Shortages of cleaning supplies, less imported junk from China.
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Megan
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Man and wagon gathering pumpkins and gourds for Halloween
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A poster we made
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Victoria Pool
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The Victoria Pool, at the Saratoga Spa State Pake in Saratoga Springs, NY
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Victoria Pool
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The Victoria Pool, at the Saratoga Spa State Pake in Saratoga Springs, NY
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The Victoria Pool, at the Saratoga Spa State Pake in Saratoga Springs, NY
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The Victoria Pool, at the Saratoga Spa State Pake in Saratoga Springs, NY
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Victoria Pool
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The Victoria Pool, at the Saratoga Spa State Pake in Saratoga Springs, NY
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Leaving Our Fingerprints
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Covid-History
Age
40
Date
06/07/2020
Location
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Saratoga Springs, New York
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
There were really two different events that made COVID-19 seem like more than just a news article. When the nursing facility where my mom lives closed down access to outsiders and kept the members in their rooms and when the NBA suspended its season in the span of 2 hours.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
I work from home and I practice social distancing. This means not going for a hike where other people are already hiking, less frequent trips to the grocery store, and being mindful of others. I also haven't seen my parents in several months as both of them are considered high risk. I've also noticed that my reading habits have changed. I used to really enjoy heartrenching stories but I tried to read Overstory and I just couldn't do it. So I've basically switched to Sci-fi.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
Honestly, I'm not as stressed out as I was in March and April. I have a nightly cocktail, play video games online with my brother, read ebooks, and help my wife with her garden.
Are you an employee who has been laid off or furloughed? Were you able to get unemployment? Were you able to retain your health insurance?
Question 7
I wasn't but my wife has been furloughed. It was a confusing process to collect unemployment but she has been able to collect. She has been able to maintain her health insurance but she may have to pay her employer for her health insurance from her unemployment cheques, we just haven't heard anything yet. We are also not sure if she will be laid off. And we really won't know until maybe August.
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
Yes, I'm working from home and I really enjoy it. I've often thought about the pointlessness of driving to an office building just to sit in front of a machine when I could do the same work from the comfort of my apartment.
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
I have really fallen for TikTok. After I eat lunch I usually spend the rest of the lunch break browsing the app. It has been fun to watch the trends change over the months. Back in March, my feed was a ton of "blinding light" dances, the kimchi nurse, lipsyncs, and practical jokes. That has all disappeared since the protests began. Now my feed is full of police in riot gear, tear gas, and tips for protestors.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
My mom's birthday, which I almost totally forgot about. It just wasn't something I was even thinking about. Like people still have birthdays during a pandemic, people are getting married, and graduating from school. So we met virtually and we sent her some jars of cake.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
Black Lives Matter is sweeping the nation. Also, I think more people realize how important it is to spend time with your family. I like to hope that the pandemic will cause us as a society to re-evaluate what is truely important.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
I personally know of a few people. One from my wife's office and he was in the hospital for several days on a ventilator and his wife was at home and was unable to visit him and had no phone contact for several days. So far 5 people at my mother's nursing facility have died, she can look out the window and see their empty rooms from across the courtyard.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
When I began to take the pandemic seriously I remembered that my great grandfather had died during the 1918 pandemic. There are only two things I know about him: he worked in a cinema as a projectionist and he died during the pandemic. I also thought about how generations pass on warnings. I lived in Japan when the tsunami hit in 2011 and one of the things that caught my attention was stories about Tsunami Stones. These are stones that marked the location of high water during past tsunamis they are hundreds of years old carrying messages carved in stone warning future generations not to build below these markers. I wonder what my great-grandfather's advice would be and I wonder how we can pass on a lasting message to future generations about this global event.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
I have no idea. As New York state is slowly reopening and there is cause for concern that there will be a second wave either in the near future or come autumn. But also who would have thought that two weeks ago our country would be protesting in the streets for BLM. I hope the new normal is a better place.
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Jack
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Southern Adirondack Library System
Covid-History
Age
62
Date
6/20/2020
Location
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Corinth, New York
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
Of course I was watching the news around the world. Then New York City and the downstate area started blossoming as a hot spot. By mid-March it was obvious that even a small town in the Southern Adirondack mountains was not going to be able to avoid being affected by Coronavirus.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
My work was shut down and I worked from home beginning in mid-March. My work life changed dramatically; there were many things I was no longer able to do and many new or different task that needed to be accomplished. Everyone in my household was working from home as well. My father, who is in a small assisted living facility was now under quarantine. I could no longer take him out for a day or visit with him in his room. I did have the option to visit with him outside (masked and distanced) but the weather was not often conducive to that.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
At this point I'm hopeful. It has been a very stress-filled and anxious time. Trying to focus on things that I CAN do, not obsessively watching the news, reading, working on household projects, and having a weekly game night in our household has helped greatly.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
During the most sever part of the shut down it was eerie to see so few people on the streets. The grocery store seemed to be busy most of the time as people we staying closer to home for necessities. As the weather has gotten better, restrictions have eased, and we have moved into Summer I see more people out. Mostly they are good about distancing regulations and mask wearing, though there are some who, for whatever reason, don't follow those recommendations.
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
I am now working back in my building. There are many adjustments and it is not business as usual, but I am getting into the new workflow.
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
I have two adult children who live at home. We all like each other and respect each other's space so it has been fine. It has been comforting to have them close.
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
I'm working from my computer more than ever. I've had more video conferences, calls, workshops, etc. than I ever thought I would. It has been nice to connect with people occasional through zoom - nice to see familiar faces.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
My aunt and uncle had a 50th anniversary. We celebrated remotely via zoom and had cake and flowers sent to them rather than the get together that we had hoped to have.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
I've been helping my business work through all the necessary adjustments. I have also been an observer of the local, state, national, and international history that is happening now.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
I know one person that had COVID-19. She was hospitalized for 22 days and intubated for 19 days. She is recovered now. While she is not a close friend but rather an acquaintance, it puts a face on the disease and brings it closer.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
I would hope any future pandemic has strong leadership from the Federal government. It has been frustrating to see no true overall guidance leaving each state to struggle on its own in fighting the pandemic. I'm grateful that our state took a strong stand and think it has helped to slow the spread of the disease. Many of these strong measures have not been popular in part because there is no unified national guidance.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
I think that we'll be wearing masks in public and keeping our distance from others when we are out - at least until there is a definitive treatment or vaccine. I think there will be many more germ-phobic people.
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11715720175
Title
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Rebecca
Publisher
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Southern Adirondack Library System
Language
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English
Type
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Covid History
Anniversary
Anxiety
Assisted Living
Child
COVID-19
Father
Home
Mask
Parent
Read
Social Distance
Stress
Vaccine
Work From Home
Zoom