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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.

We Need A "Little" Christmas...... By special request

12/15/2014

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What a blast! The annual Little Family Christmas party was this past Saturday night. It is always a good time to reconnect and make new memories. I didn't even think about it until I posted the above picture that there is a plethora of females in the family. Out of the first cousins, there are only 2 males. Our gracious host and stellar decorator is cousin Jenny pictured here in the back row closest to the window.
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Her house is always so warm and inviting. It is all decked out tastefully in  Christmas antiques. It should be featured in a "using antiques in decorating " magazine.  Every time I  visit, there is something new  to look at. Most of the family members have a love for antiques, but both Jenny and her sister Cathy (and husband Mark) know how to display them and incorporate them into everyday use.
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The traditional Yankee gift swap is alway a lot of fun and good  "friendly" gift stealing. There always seems to be a favorite item or 2 that everyone wants. Sometimes it's very surprising  what the favorite  item is. I have to say, it's usually some antique or vintage item, but not always.
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Here Grace is very enamored with her coveted lap table. Emily is creeping on grace with the very popular gift of...........
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Tiny hands. She was very entertaining. Who knew little hands could be so funny. What is she holding? you ask. Well of course, fakes snow balls. The swap ended with a very exciting indoor snowball fight.
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New this year was the photo booth (room). This was my contribution and I had so much fun. Here  are Jen and Dave, honorary family members. Love these guys. I was fortunate enough to shoot their wedding. They are a lot of fun.
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The start of the night was pretty calm. I love this picture of my sister and brother in-law , Patty and Robby.
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Here is my nephew, Tom and his beautiful girlfriend, Mariel. 
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As the night progressed, so did the silliness.
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With increase of libations, there was an increase in pictures that really  can't be explained.
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Eddie and his wives, past and present. Such good sports, willing to do this picture.

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Don't ask.
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The following are just some shots that I like of family members. 
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Eddie and Patty
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Gillie and Matt
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The Fords
Cousins: 
Sarah, Grace, and Lydia
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The Ruvich family
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The Hardings
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Dick and Susan, brother and sister
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John and I. Thanks Dave for taking our picture, I am rarely in any pictures because I am always taking them. Mind, you, I'm not complaining. I LOVE TAKING PICTURES!
What a great Night!
2 Comments
Ginnie Ford
12/14/2014 08:30:51 pm

Lots of Fun! Great pics

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Patty Harding
12/15/2014 03:00:32 am

Ann Marie! Great pictures! Thank you so much! Jenny, thank you for hosting such a great party!!!!

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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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