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20 Images Of 2020
Documenting the Pandemic

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Taken April 17, 2020- not the toilet paper section of the store, but the pasta shelves.

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Teddy bears appear in windows and all kinds of different places. Children and adults can go around spotting them as something to do during the pandemic.

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My socially distanced neighbors are doing what they can do during this time, getting outside for a walk.
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The computer is essential for spending time with family and friends in April.

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Masks are essential and can be a fashion accessory or make a statement.
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Sharon PD does their part in helping kids cope by offering bicycle safety programs.
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Bar Mitzvahs and other family celebrations are very small and like this one, are held outdoors with most guests attending via Zoom.
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Haircuts are not available until later in the year. Everyone gets a little shaggy or they learn how to do it themselves.
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My church, Hope Church, moves its services outside to a member's home, when we are able to meet in person again.
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We move back inside in the fall but also stream online. Attendance is sparse in person.
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Restaurants have to adapt and many are open only for takeout and delivery. Sadly, many close down completely.
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Sharon High School's graduation is very different. Cars line up at the train station in a "car parade" to drive to the high school to graduate one at a time and drive on.
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Marlene Chused retires as town clerk with another car parade wishing he well. No retirement party could be held.
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School is online and my son-in-law and grandson are guest speakers for an online  session with an elementary class.
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The train station is empty. On this evening, the train stopped and no one got on or off.
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This is my neighborhood after a fall wind storm.  We live very close to the train station. Normally with the high level of traffic coming to and from the train station, these leaves would have been blown aside, but they blanked the road all day until the wind started up again.
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Because the streets were so empty, it was easy for me to set up some long exposure shots in in May. Very few cars were out.
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There was no trick-or- treating, but there was a very imaginative and well done "trunk-or treat" event organized by the town Rec. Department. Families stayed in their cars and drove though the displays made by various groups or individuals They collected a bag of treats at the end.

I know you we are all still experiencing the pandemic, but I felt compelled to do this blog post to be able to look back at it in the future. Photography is so important for documenting life.

Hawaiian Vacation

8/13/2015

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Psalm 104: 24-25 “How many are your works, O Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number-living things both large and small.” (NIV)
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I knew I would like Hawaii, or I should spell it correctly , Hawai'i, (Who knew it had an apostrophe?), but I was surprised at how much I loved it. God created such beauty and such loving people who live there. I feel blessed to have been able to experience this beautiful state.  

Let me step back a little to explain how the trip came about. Every summer for many years, my daughter has worked at Camp Wonderland, the Salvation Army Camp here in Sharon. Last summer she decided to change it up a bit. She applied and was excepted to work at at Camp Homelani, the Salvation Army Camp in Oahu, HI. She returned this summer, so my husband said, "Why don't you go and spend some time at the end of the camp session to tour around with Sarah?" He said he would never be able to handle that long of a plane ride. At the last minute, he said, "Book me a flight before I change my mind, I'll go with you!"
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Here she is with her deep dark tan. Well, it is for her.
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We were so fortunate to be able to stay at Camp Homeland, it is right on the ocean. Even better than our new digs, were the people. They were so gracious and loving. The staff that were younger than me called me "Auntie!" I was so touched, but apparently  they call any female older than them, Auntie.  I still loved it. I felt welcome right away. 
We hit it off right away with Stacy and George,  a husband and wife team that were care takers of the camp.  Such nice people. They lived above us with their two handsome sons. George has the Homelani t-shirt on, and Stacy has the pink cross shirt. Pink is her favorite color. Even her car is pink. George had it painted for her.

Bon Bon, the camp cat, was the only one around with an attitude.

Here are some things that I learned and noticed:
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* A six hour time difference can really mess with your sleep patterns. I spent a lot of time photographing in the middle of the night and the early morning hours because I couldn't sleep. Here are a few of those shots:
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*There are a lot of chickens and cats running wild around Hawai'i. They are quite entertaining and roosters crow all day long, not just in the morning.
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*The trees are amazing! There are so many different kinds.
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This is a monkeypod tree. They are everywhere and provide wonderful shade.
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*Food trucks are popular and there are no Dunkin Donuts. Bummer.
* Shaved ice is big, literally!
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*The beaches are gorgeous and everywhere. They all have their unique features and wave strengths. They have outdoor showers and bathrooms. They  are free. It is worth visiting as many as possible. The water is warm and there is always a breeze. Sunscreen is a must, even under an umbrella.,
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*There is too much traffic  near Honolulu.
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* Waikiki Beach was my least favorite beach. You can drive 15-20 minutes away and be at a different beach that was less crowded and more beautiful.
* There is a lot of poverty and homelessness in Hawaii. The cost of living there is very high.

*Hiking  to the vast variety of landscapes and waterfalls is well worth the effort. The lush greenery is amazing.  The vast diversity of landscapes will keep you in awe.
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*Rain only enhances the experience.

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*Surfers and surf are really cool!
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Goodbye for now, Hawai'i.
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This was a really long blog, so if you made it this far, thanks for reading and looking.
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    Ann-Marie Ford

    After 31 years of teaching, I have decided to retire and start a new chapter of my life as a photographer. It has been my passion for about 7 years now.

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