It has been four weeks of Sheltering in Place… The second extension is set to expire on April 30. In the news, we have seen a retaliation of protesters who are wanting relief from “Stay at Home Shelter” orders across many states. Some of them being in my home state of Illinois in Springfield. TheContinue reading “The New Normal (COVID19) 4 weeks gone by… Changes, protests & political differences”
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The New Normal with COVID19: The Dilemma on Reopening the Nation- When is the right time?
In most of America, 90% of its population has been “Shelter in Place,” or in “lock-down.” There are a few states who never put those measures in place, but did encourage its citizens to stay home more, encouraging the slogan, “Safer at Home.” Here in Illinois, we started “Shelter in Place” a couple weeksContinue reading “The New Normal with COVID19: The Dilemma on Reopening the Nation- When is the right time?”
Spoken Word Poetry: We’re at War (with COVID19)
I recently wrote another poem about COVID19 and our war with it and recorded it on my “SPOKEN WORD POETRY PODCAST” show… click on the link to tune in and listen. I also give a bit of an update about my time during “Shelter in Place.” https://anchor.fm/ariana-r-cherry/episodes/Spoken-Word-Poetry-Were-at-War-ecnvrs?fbclid=IwAR2REQrkyxrqhyGhgS2CBH2IzNFEJRyCRr-pYT4YaGZZMgxJm5bBTsp5z4w
The New Normal with COVID19: Three Weeks Shelter in Place
It started with Lysol, hand sanitizer and hand soap. Then people began hoarding toilet paper…. Now, people are purchasing hair color and hair clippers off the shelves. I wonder what will be the next new thing to panic buy? With many of us still in Shelter in Place, some are worried about growing some extraContinue reading “The New Normal with COVID19: Three Weeks Shelter in Place”
The New Normal With Covid19: 2 weeks Shelter in Place
Today marked two weeks we’ve had “Shelter in Place.” We’ve been social distancing since March 16 ( I think?)… Our Shelter in Place has been extended until April 30 and the CDC is suggesting that we wear masks in public places now. Illinois has surpassed 10,000 positive cases and has 243 deaths. Our county (DOUGLAS)Continue reading “The New Normal With Covid19: 2 weeks Shelter in Place”
The New Normal with COVID 19: One week Shelter in Place in Photos: Arthur, IL
On a Friday and Saturday, I walked around our tourist town to take some photos to show how empty it was after one week of “Shelter in Place.” Normally on a Friday night, our 133 highway is busy with families heading to dinner, an event at the school, or just out and about. Even thoughContinue reading “The New Normal with COVID 19: One week Shelter in Place in Photos: Arthur, IL”
The New Normal With Covid19: One week of Shelter in Place- Arthur, Illinois
Today marked one week that we’ve been “Shelter in Place.” It feels like it has been a really long week, but I think it is because we are living day to day. I’ve been trying to work on projects and begin working on some of the things that need done to get my mind offContinue reading “The New Normal With Covid19: One week of Shelter in Place- Arthur, Illinois”
Blog Series: The New Normal with COVID19 Shelter in Place (days 6-8)
It has been a few days since my last post. We are now officially, “Shelter in Place,” as of this past Saturday, March 21, 2020 which started at 5:00 pm. We all got through the weekend okay, but I did hear of many who flocked to the grocery stores to stock up on food onceContinue reading “Blog Series: The New Normal with COVID19 Shelter in Place (days 6-8)”
Blog Series: The New Normal With Covid19: Day 5: changes
This morning didn’t start out too bad. After saying goodbye to my boyfriend after he went to work, feeding my cats and eating a bit of breakfast, I got around and went for a walk. I had an audio CD that I needed to pick up at the local newspaper office so it wasContinue reading “Blog Series: The New Normal With Covid19: Day 5: changes”
Ariana R. Cherry: Poet & Artist 