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by_a.thread :: pandemic stories


a living history of
a 21st century American community exploring what it means to be human during a global pandemic.

we're all connected by a thread.

waiting

Apr 07, 2021

waiting

...Today I received my second dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine... A door has been opened to walk through, but I fully don't know what is on the other side. The After is different. It's what we want it to be...

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following the thread (vaccination) :: lieutenant governor

Apr 05, 2021

following the thread (vaccination) :: lieutenant governor

"...White Earth has done a tremendous job vaccinating folks from the tribe, but also from across the region. They've been vaccinating folks from the surrounding communities and we just wanted to stop here and lift it up and talk about how powerful it is to be a good neighbor..."

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registered nurse & mother

Apr 05, 2021

registered nurse & mother

"...I have never felt such a calling to help people as I have since The Pandemic, not even because of the virus itself, but because of the pain and suffering and fear its sinister presence has had on our humanity..."

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stop. asian. hate.

Apr 03, 2021

stop. asian. hate.

Full stop.

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respiratory therapist

Apr 02, 2021

respiratory therapist

"...I have worked in all patient populations and things do get busier during the flu/viral season. With that being said this virus (Covid-19) is so different..."

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radically transform

Apr 01, 2021

radically transform

"You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time." Angela Davis

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women's shelter facilities manager

Mar 30, 2021

women's shelter facilities manager

"...I pray that I never get that call that they have been taken from me in a senseless crime. I pray for all people, but especially the African American community. We are judged just by our color..."

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justice awaits

Mar 29, 2021

justice awaits

The trial of Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd began this morning in Minneapolis.

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following the thread (vaccination) :: vp of sales & marketing

Mar 28, 2021

following the thread (vaccination) :: vp of sales & marketing

"...It’s happening. We are all getting there...

Go get poked. It feels great!"

* Photo Courtesy of Melanie Shirley

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jewelry maker & boss lady

Mar 28, 2021

jewelry maker & boss lady

"...The Pandemic showed me that I really need to invest in myself as a leader to be able to lead people through it. This meant reaching out to people and saying 'I don't know how to do this' more than once..."

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following the thread (vaccination) :: fifth grade teacher

Mar 26, 2021

following the thread (vaccination) :: fifth grade teacher

"...It was so emotional to be in the Minneapolis Convention Center- it was filled with hundreds of educators (including my high school social studies teacher and another teacher from my school) and a feeling of overwhelming hope..."

* Photo Courtesy of Simone Schneider

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high school junior

Mar 25, 2021

high school junior

"...spring was the hardest for sure. I am lucky and privileged enough to be back in school now, but what I lost in the end of my sophomore year and most of this year are things I will never get back..."

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takeout

Mar 22, 2021

takeout

...Takeout this evening from our favorite Shish Mediterranean Kitchen (shout-out to Bebe Zito Ice Cream for the amaze Brazilian Chocolate ice cream. Who do you love to support? Try to get there this week and let them know...

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following the thread (vaccination) :: making my damn day

Mar 18, 2021

following the thread (vaccination) :: making my damn day

By A Thread participants making my damn day with their Covid-19 vaccine selfies! Cheers to Megan Murphy, Public Affairs Specialist, and Craig Barrett, USPS Letter Carrier.

* Photos Courtesy of Megan Murphy & Craig Barrett

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following the thread (vaccination) :: family caregivers

Mar 17, 2021

following the thread (vaccination) :: family caregivers

"...Today we were vaccinated. For ourselves. For our community. And for our youngest child, who has an autoimmune disease and cannot receive the vaccine yet..."

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following the thread (vaccination) :: foodist, wordist, and wilderness advocate

Mar 14, 2021

following the thread (vaccination) :: foodist, wordist, and wilderness advocate

"...I’m still carrying a lot of grief, frustration and anger over the injustices of the past year. I can’t change the past and I can’t change most minds, but I’m changing what I can and I’m making the time to do it..."

* Photo courtesy of JD Fratzke

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following the thread (vaccination) :: brewery sensory coordinator

Mar 12, 2021

following the thread (vaccination) :: brewery sensory coordinator

"...What I’m trying to say is. We’re not out of the woods, but the forest is thinning. When it’s your time. Get the poke. And thank Science."

* Photo courtesy of Bob Galligan

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following the thread (vaccination) :: RN, hospice worker, & vaccinator

Mar 11, 2021

following the thread (vaccination) :: RN, hospice worker, & vaccinator

"...I saw many smiling eyes above masks, even as I jabbed them in the arm. Some folks told me of their plans to see their grandchildren after many many months. A joy filled day!"

* Photo courtesy of Angie Haigh, RN

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one year

Mar 11, 2021

one year

...since the WHO officially declared the Covid-19 outbreak to be a Pandemic. One year of sanitizer, social distancing, excessive worry, masks, 6 feet...

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school psychologist

Mar 11, 2021

school psychologist

"...The effect of The Pandemic is impossible to quantify. It's so overwhelming it's become simple because (my goal now is to) just help those that need help..."

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following the thread (vaccination) :: freelance copywriter & stage IV cancer patient

Mar 10, 2021

following the thread (vaccination) :: freelance copywriter & stage IV cancer patient

"...It finally, truly feels like an end is in sight. I’ve had to stay largely isolated during the most difficult time of my life — a stage IV cancer diagnosis..."

* Photo courtesy of Betsy Graca

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found

Mar 09, 2021

found

Years from now, what will we remember of our Pandemic Lives?

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dentist

Mar 08, 2021

dentist

"...Being pregnant during the pandemic and having to care for patients in a high risk job added it’s own challenges, but I consider my ability to provide care to patients a privilege..."

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justice

Mar 08, 2021

justice

On our hearts today.

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following the thread (vaccination) :: nanny

Mar 07, 2021

following the thread (vaccination) :: nanny

"...I feel relief, happiness, and a little bit of sadness. I'm glad I'm finally able to see the light but I think about all the people who didn't get to see or feel this because (they died) of Covid..."

* Photo courtesy of Maya Robinson

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community testing

Mar 07, 2021

community testing

...Was it the most fun we've ever had on a Saturday morning? No. Was it easy enough and in-line with our value of caring for our community? Yes...

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a reminder

Mar 04, 2021

a reminder

Shop window, bottom left.

Black Lives Matter.

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a common thread

Mar 02, 2021

a common thread

Walking the dog and came across a stack of Villagers, with a story about By A Thread on the front page! My thanks to Janet Lunder Hanafin for the article and Brad Stauffer for the photo.

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best day of the pandemic year

Mar 01, 2021

best day of the pandemic year

After 360 days without setting foot in a classroom, my kids are back in-person at their beloved community school. This is hands-down the best day of my Pandemic Year.

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social worker

Feb 26, 2021

social worker

"...Some of my clients are still dealing with food insecurities, housing needs, mental health and chemical health support and language barriers, to name a few. The pandemic has made it harder for my clients to access services and get the support that they need..."

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whole person wellness

Feb 26, 2021

whole person wellness

A year into the Pandemic and it's maybe more important than ever to take care of your whole person. Which means maintaining those yearly wellness checks. And asking for help if you're experiencing anxiety and/or depression.

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following the thread :: classically trained french pastry chef

Feb 24, 2021

following the thread :: classically trained french pastry chef

I stopped by La Boulangerie Marguerite (fka PJ Murphy's Bakery) to support Francois Kiemde & family's neighborhood business. Their rebranding is beautiful and their treats divine.

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copywriter

Feb 23, 2021

copywriter

"...we have a lot of work yet to do... I truly hope we can keep a focus on reenvisioning a true public safety system over our broken policing system, on equity and helping those in our community in need, and speaking out against injustice—and not go back to business as usual..."

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epidemiologist

Feb 22, 2021

epidemiologist

"...When I completed my Master's in Public Health (MPH) degree at the U of MN School of Public Health in the mid-1980's, there was a lot of emphasis on prevention in healthcare... As more and more of our healthcare systems became privatized, less and less attention was paid to preventive health services..."

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pictures welcome

Feb 21, 2021

pictures welcome

Sign Reads: Anonymous Gift. Pictures Welcome.

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winter refuge

Feb 20, 2021

winter refuge

Took refuge in a ticketed walk-through at St. Paul's treasured Como Park Zoo & Conservatory this morning. It was so lovely I almost forgot to snap a photo!

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following the thread (vaccination) :: waitstaff at senior living facility

Feb 18, 2021

following the thread (vaccination) :: waitstaff at senior living facility

"...I had the experience of having COVID and it was a difficult and painful time. But. I realized that there are wonderful people with noble hearts who are always there to help you in good and bad moments. Thank God I'm fine now and I already got my vaccine..."

* Photo courtesy of Ada Zepeda

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mayor & certified nurse midwife

Feb 16, 2021

mayor & certified nurse midwife

"...2020 brought very little new challenges to our country, but dramatically exposed a set of deeply seeded challenges that were always there just below the surface, but barely recognized, let alone addressed..."

Editor's note: Every family is doing the best they can in an impossible situation. Thank you to the Futrell-Carters for sharing how they are making it work with By A Thread.

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mystery art

Feb 15, 2021

mystery art

Polar Vortex Mystery Art Installation at the corner of Summit and Griggs in St. Paul, Minn.

Art is radical. Hope is radical.

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grade school student

Feb 14, 2021

grade school student

"...We kids need to go and be in the world to be good people and we need to go to school to get jobs and we need to see friends so we can learn to be around people. All of these things help us kids to be good people and we can't do any of them right now..."

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vortex baking

Feb 11, 2021

vortex baking

In The Vortex of '21, we bake. And the cookies make faces at us.

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fifth grade teacher

Feb 10, 2021

fifth grade teacher

"...I wish that people knew that many teachers are working harder than they’ve ever worked right now. I’m easily putting in 60+ hours of work a week and still don’t feel like I’m doing enough..."

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NO WORDS

Feb 07, 2021

NO WORDS

NO WORDS. By Ta-coumba T. Aiken, 2020. Acrylic on canvas. Anonymous gift to the Walker Art Center in memory of George Floyd (10/14/1973- 5/25/2020).

May the wrongs committed against The Communities of Color and Indigenous Peoples of Minnesota never be lost to history.

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following the thread :: artist spouse/assistant

Feb 06, 2021

following the thread :: artist spouse/assistant

"...The coldest day of winter so far was a big day for our family, as I took my in-laws to get their first Covid vaccine dose. While their vaccination stories are their own to tell, I woke up today thinking of my mother..."

* Photo courtesy of Chris Howie

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following the thread (vaccination) :: executive director of a non-profit

Feb 04, 2021

following the thread (vaccination) :: executive director of a non-profit

"...I'm hopeful that there is a vaccine. But I am dismayed that there are so many people who aren't able to get it as fast as I did..."

* Photo courtesy of Val Rubin-RaShaad

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producer & entrepreneur

Feb 02, 2021

producer & entrepreneur

"...The pandemic shifted so many ideas around community and support. While the mechanics behind how we engage each other has been a challenging adjustment, the essence of why we engage has been amplified..."

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following the thread (vaccination) :: grade school principal

Jan 31, 2021

following the thread (vaccination) :: grade school principal

"...I got it! I totally started tearing up in line! What a year... I'm so pumped to see the kids tomorrow..."

* Photo courtesy of Sarah Lightner

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see art. mask up.

Jan 28, 2021

see art. mask up.

My family and I visited the Minneapolis Institute of Art today. We were the 2nd group through since they shuttered last fall...

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chapters

early pandemic murder of george floyd & civil unrest pandemic summer & covid fatigue back to school pandemic election surge, restrictions, & pandemic holidays winter solstice & vaccination arrival inauguration & a national strategy a new normal

recent stories

waiting
Apr 07, 2021
following the thread (vaccination) :: lieutenant governor
Apr 05, 2021
registered nurse & mother
Apr 05, 2021

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