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Early in the pandemic, staying home nearly 24/7, I started taking pictures of shadows on the wall (with the Statler Brothers song the implied sound track) and I am still at it. It was funny, finding entertainment while quarantined. Over time,…

My friend Joe and I returned from a day of hiking on Cliff Island. This disassembled mannequin was staged at Casco Bay Lines when we got off the ferry. I HAD to have a photo of it.

My source of strength is my nightly walk near the Auburn Lewiston Airport. 

During quarantine, dog walks had gotten a little more animated in the early afternoons as more kids were out playing in the streets. More neighbors without dogs have been walking the neighborhood and it feels as if every third house has a new…

The last member of the older generation of my family was Aunt Sophie, who died in 2011. I wanted to pay tribute to them, and to her, by creating a piece of art. This came together during COVID as I had the time to work on it. The back panel is a…

Portland Public Library staff at a meeting via Zoom.

Portland Public Library's Archivist at work, in the library and at home.

The mask has become such an integral part of COVID life that it merits its own spot on the key holder. It's become one of those everyday items that you can't leave the house without.

Covid outdoor birthday party. These little scientists were masked and 6-feet apart (except for this group photo) for a 5th birthday party.

My husband, Seth Harkness, jumped on the Sourdough craze in March and has nearly perfected the art. He bakes 2-6 loafs of bread a week and we have a few extra to gift to grateful friends.