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COMMUNITY DIARY:
PORTSMOUTH COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020
Entry
Name:
Clio Artinian
Date:
June 30, 2021
Email:
ccartinian@yahoo.com
Age (not required):
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved
ones / sick / quarantined / etc.):
I was attending university in Canada when my school went on lockdown. I moved in with my parents for
safety reasons & did remote learning for the remainder of the semester. Before my final year started, I
moved to New Hampshire with my family & continued my schooling.
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time:
A story that made me smile would be when I first came to New Hampshire. My neighbourhood hosted a
social distanced welcoming party for our family, & it was a fun time for all of us. It was a while since I
was able to fully interact with people on this manner.
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
Everything that happened during this pandemic will stay with me. For the good & bad, it will all be
memorable.
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
It has changed me to become more mature & exit my sheltered self. I was applying for work when I
moved here, & I needed to refine my social skills. With the help of my parents, I have been able to be
more social & talk with people again.
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
It would have to be staying at home all the time. It chipped at my mental health & did not help me
recover. I am now getting help for my anxiety, but the lockdowns have not been beneficial for my
mental health.
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Community Diary: Portsmouth COVID-19 Pandemic 2020
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COVID-19 (Disease)
Diaries
Portsmouth (N.H.)
Description
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The Portsmouth Public Library is endeavoring to historically document this unusual time in our shared Portsmouth, New Hampshire History. As always, staff of the Special Collections Room are physically collecting printed accounts, articles, and documents for the history files.<br /><br />To further our mission to document and make accessible Portsmouth history, we have started this diary project to capture the social, economic and personal accounts of the impact this pandemic has had on our residents and community. <br /><br />To learn more about our history collecting efforts and to become a part of history itself, visit <a href="https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/communitydiary" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our website</a> and fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr74CfB-fiCVECo9c4p7ogw3schiEiuMKEfuzYSI6WEvqZyA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our form</a>.
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Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
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Spring 2020
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Diary
Relating to the Community Diary - Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020 project.
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / quarantined / etc.)
"I was attending university in Canada when my school went on lockdown. I moved in with my parents for safety reasons & did remote learning for the remainder of the semester. Before my final year started, I moved to New Hampshire with my family & continued my schooling."
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time
"A story that made me smile would be when I first came to New Hampshire. My neighbourhood hosted a social distanced welcoming party for our family, & it was a fun time for all of us. It was a while since I was able to fully interact with people on this manner."
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
"Everything that happened during this pandemic will stay with me. For the good & bad, it will all be memorable."
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
"It has changed me to become more mature & exit my sheltered self. I was applying for work when I moved here, & I needed to refine my social skills. With the help of my parents, I have been able to be more social & talk with people again."
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
"It would have to be staying at home all the time. It chipped at my mental health & did not help me recover. I am now getting help for my anxiety, but the lockdowns have not been beneficial for my mental health."
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Portsmouth (N.H.)
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Diaries
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Community Diary: Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020
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2021-06-30
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COMMUNITY DIARY:
PORTSMOUTH COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020
Entry
Name:
Tina Reed
Date:
April 12, 2021
Email:
tinasreed75@gmail.com
Age (not required):
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved
ones / sick / quarantined / etc.):
My situation during this time: You ready for this? 1. My husband died suddenly leaving me heartbroken,
penniless, and homeless. 2. I had to live in my car for six months. This is due to my own stubbornness. 3.
Found out I was chronically and possibly terminally ill. 4. I became sober. All during a pandemic. Ha!
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time:
An uplifting story that made you smile: My very good friend Patty got upgraded to best, best, best
friend. Our time together reminded me of stories my granmother told me about being a young woman
during the depression. She would say “Teetee, dahlink, my girlfriend and I had not two nickles to rub
together but laugh! Laugh did we laugh.” Patty and I cracked up constantly.
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
What memory of this time will always stay with me? Being in my car alone early in the morning and
seeing what beauty, strange, dangerous, things were about at 4 am.
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
Has this experience changed me? Oh yes has it! I am far more patient.
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
What has been the most challenging part of this experience? 1. The weather. Having to navigate using a
public restroom in my makeshift pajama/snow suit from my car to said bathroom. Akward! 2. Doing all
this without my husband. He always knew what to do. Always. Then I realized there was no alternative.
Crawl into ditch and die or buck up and trudge on? I opted for the later.
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Tina Reed
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Community Diary: Portsmouth COVID-19 Pandemic 2020
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COVID-19 (Disease)
Diaries
Portsmouth (N.H.)
Description
An account of the resource
The Portsmouth Public Library is endeavoring to historically document this unusual time in our shared Portsmouth, New Hampshire History. As always, staff of the Special Collections Room are physically collecting printed accounts, articles, and documents for the history files.<br /><br />To further our mission to document and make accessible Portsmouth history, we have started this diary project to capture the social, economic and personal accounts of the impact this pandemic has had on our residents and community. <br /><br />To learn more about our history collecting efforts and to become a part of history itself, visit <a href="https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/communitydiary" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our website</a> and fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr74CfB-fiCVECo9c4p7ogw3schiEiuMKEfuzYSI6WEvqZyA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our form</a>.
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Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
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Spring 2020
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PPL-MS: 2020.4
Diary
Relating to the Community Diary - Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020 project.
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / quarantined / etc.)
"My situation during this time: You ready for this? 1. My husband died suddenly leaving me heartbroken, penniless, and homeless. 2. I had to live in my car for six months. This is due to my own stubbornness. 3. Found out I was chronically and possibly terminally ill. 4. I became sober. All during a pandemic. Ha!"
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time
"An uplifting story that made you smile: My very good friend Patty got upgraded to best, best, best friend. Our time together reminded me of stories my granmother told me about being a young woman during the depression. She would say 'Teetee, dahlink, my girlfriend and I had not two nickles to rub together but laugh! Laugh did we laugh.' Patty and I cracked up constantly."
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
"What memory of this time will always stay with me? Being in my car alone early in the morning and seeing what beauty, strange, dangerous, things were about at 4 am."
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
"Has this experience changed me? Oh yes has it! I am far more patient."
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
"What has been the most challenging part of this experience? 1. The weather. Having to navigate using a public restroom in my makeshift pajama/snow suit from my car to said bathroom. Akward! 2. Doing all this without my husband. He always knew what to do. Always. Then I realized there was no alternative. Crawl into ditch and die or buck up and trudge on? I opted for the later."
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Community Diary Response from Tina R.
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Portsmouth (N.H.)
COVID-19 (disease)
Diaries
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Reed, Tina
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Community Diary: Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020
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Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
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Portsmouth
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COMMUNITY DIARY:
PORTSMOUTH COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020
Entry
Name:
Carol White
Date:
8/23/2020 17:47:50
Email:
cahwhite@comcast.net
Age (not required):
66
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved
ones / sick / quarantined / etc.):
I live alone and my husband is in a Portsmouth nursing home and I was unable to visit him for four
months. Two days after the quarantine started my son, his wife and their two young boys moved into my
house along with their two cats and stayed for three months. I helped the boys with their schoolwork and
watched them while their parents worked online. My house is larger and has a large yard so was perfect
for keeping the boys entertained. Unfortunately, the cats did not get along with my cat so that took a bit of
work to keep them separate. It took some negotiation to work out everyone's roles in this new living
situation and expectations etc. but we made it work.
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time:
My son and daughter in law did all the shopping, sanitizing of things and most of the cooking which was
wonderful. Also, the chipmunk the cats brought into the house and let loose will always be remembered.
Trying with my son and two grandsons to catch it was quite an experience.
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
Three months to spend with my grandsons was a wonderful gift that I never expected to receive and will
always think of my time with them very warmly.
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
I learned that the busy life I previously led may not have been the best choice. Life is much slower now
and I'm enjoying it. Plus, I've been able to walk 4-6 miles almost every day and really enjoy that time
outdoors.
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
Combining two households with different ways of doing things, different meal times, different foods and
snacks, different bed times and arising times, took a bit of work to come to some type of agreement on.
Also, I used to visit my husband daily in his nursing home, so not being able to visit him at all for four
months was difficult.
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Community Diary: Portsmouth COVID-19 Pandemic 2020
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COVID-19 (Disease)
Diaries
Portsmouth (N.H.)
Description
An account of the resource
The Portsmouth Public Library is endeavoring to historically document this unusual time in our shared Portsmouth, New Hampshire History. As always, staff of the Special Collections Room are physically collecting printed accounts, articles, and documents for the history files.<br /><br />To further our mission to document and make accessible Portsmouth history, we have started this diary project to capture the social, economic and personal accounts of the impact this pandemic has had on our residents and community. <br /><br />To learn more about our history collecting efforts and to become a part of history itself, visit <a href="https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/communitydiary" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our website</a> and fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr74CfB-fiCVECo9c4p7ogw3schiEiuMKEfuzYSI6WEvqZyA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our form</a>.
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Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
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Spring 2020
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Metadata and Omeka entry by K. Czajkowski, Spring 2020
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Diary
Relating to the Community Diary - Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020 project.
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / quarantined / etc.)
"I live alone and my husband is in a Portsmouth nursing home and I was unable to visit him for four months. Two days after the quarantine started my son, his wife and their two young boys moved into my house along with their two cats and stayed for three months. I helped the boys with their schoolwork and watched them while their parents worked online. My house is larger and has a large yard so was perfect for keeping the boys entertained. Unfortunately, the cats did not get along with my cat so that took a bit of work to keep them separate. It took some negotiation to work out everyone's roles in this new living situation and expectations etc. but we made it work."
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time
"My son and daughter in law did all the shopping, sanitizing of things and most of the cooking which was wonderful. Also, the chipmunk the cats brought into the house and let loose will always be remembered. Trying with my son and two grandsons to catch it was quite an experience."
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
"Three months to spend with my grandsons was a wonderful gift that I never expected to receive and will always think of my time with them very warmly."
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
"I learned that the busy life I previously led may not have been the best choice. Life is much slower now and I'm enjoying it. Plus, I've been able to walk 4-6 miles almost every day and really enjoy that time outdoors."
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
"Combining two households with different ways of doing things, different meal times, different foods and snacks, different bed times and arising times, took a bit of work to come to some type of agreement on. Also, I used to visit my husband daily in his nursing home, so not being able to visit him at all for four months was difficult."
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Community Diary Response from Carol W.
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Portsmouth (N.H.)
COVID-19 (disease)
Diaries
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Community Diary: Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020
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COMMUNITY DIARY:
PORTSMOUTH COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020
Entry
Name:
Rachel Leah
Date:
August 11, 2020
Email:
rachel@center-now.com
Age (not required):
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved
ones / sick / quarantined / etc.):
Self-employed and work from home – client based and because of unstable cash flow clients did not
contact, also, I believe, everyone is focused on the many levels of chaos and not on the kind of work I
offer. I have been doing the work I do not charge for!
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time:
This has been a magical time of getting in touch with self and nature. To research, to study and simply
relax with lack of pressures from the outside world. I live in senior housing and no one is knocking on my
door to check on anything. It has been peaceful!
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
Humanity found or is finding its voice as toxins within themselves and the world come into view. There is
no turning away from personal paths if one chooses to face themselves. Most importantly, for family
who want to get to know and become close, this time is an opportunity.
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
Priorities have come into focus and acted on, a new dedication.
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
Exercising.
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Rachel Leah
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Diaries
Portsmouth (N.H.)
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The Portsmouth Public Library is endeavoring to historically document this unusual time in our shared Portsmouth, New Hampshire History. As always, staff of the Special Collections Room are physically collecting printed accounts, articles, and documents for the history files.<br /><br />To further our mission to document and make accessible Portsmouth history, we have started this diary project to capture the social, economic and personal accounts of the impact this pandemic has had on our residents and community. <br /><br />To learn more about our history collecting efforts and to become a part of history itself, visit <a href="https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/communitydiary" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our website</a> and fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr74CfB-fiCVECo9c4p7ogw3schiEiuMKEfuzYSI6WEvqZyA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our form</a>.
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Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
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Spring 2020
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Diary
Relating to the Community Diary - Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020 project.
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / quarantined / etc.)
"Self-employed and work from home – client based and because of unstable cash flow clients did not contact, also, I believe, everyone is focused on the many levels of chaos and not on the kind of work I offer. I have been doing the work I do not charge for!"
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time
"This has been a magical time of getting in touch with self and nature. To research, to study and simply relax with lack of pressures from the outside world. I live in senior housing and no one is knocking on my door to check on anything. It has been peaceful!"
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
"Humanity found or is finding its voice as toxins within themselves and the world come into view. There is no turning away from personal paths if one chooses to face themselves. Most importantly, for family who want to get to know and become close, this time is an opportunity."
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
"Priorities have come into focus and acted on, a new dedication."
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
"Exercising."
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COMMUNITY DIARY:
PORTSMOUTH COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020
Entry
Name:
Kim M. Icovitti
Date:
8/8/2020 16:42:38
Email:
icovittinh@gmail.com
Age (not required):
50
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved
ones / sick / quarantined / etc.):
I work at Exeter High School (NH) as a Library Media Assistant and I live in York, ME. So far, during the
pandemic I have been able to keep my job. We went to remote learning on March 13, 2020. I did not have
much library work to do so I began volunteering the following week for the Meals4Kids program at Gather.
The Meals4Kids program usually lasts at most 13 weeks a year. The bulk of it is during the summer
school break and then each of the school vacations. It provides meals for children during school breaks
that get free or reduced lunch during the school year. This is a program normally run by Seneca, 3-4
college boys (known as Dairy Boys) and many wonderful volunteers. With the Dairy Boys now taking their
college classes online it was up to us older folks to take the reins. We were a crew of 4 masked up over
40's (myself, Emily, Seneca, and Scott McKee) that were loading up 2 trucks from the Gather
warehouses, setting up and distributing (while socially distancing) food farmers market style, reloading to
move to the next location, repeat and finally back to the warehouse to unload. We did this 3 days a week
with 2-3 stops on each day. On a good day we would give out and therefore move over 10,000 pounds of
food. The college boys (one of them my son, Nathan McKee) were there to help unload at night which
was a relief at the end of 10 hour day. The four of us did this for 13 weeks in all kinds of weather until the
boys were done with school. I continue to be a dairy boy one day a week throughout the summer. So far
we are on about week number 21 with no end in sight. This is the most physically challenging and
rewarding work I have ever done! It has been a privilege to have been given the opportunity to volunteer
at Gather. I truly do not know how I would have coped with all of the uncertainty of these trying times
without working with Gather's Meals4Kids program. It is and will continue to be essential to my well being
durning the pandemic. Making connections with so many different people in need has been an invaluable
experience. Many, many people in all different walks of life. I have a lot of support in my family and
friends but you never know what may happen. It could easily be anyone of us on the receiving end of
standing in a Gather food line. Lastly, I am so fortunate to have remained healthy as have my family and
friends. We have created a bubble amongst ourselves so we are able to enjoy family picnics in our
backyards.
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time:
In June of 2020, Charles Leinbach and I, started a neighborhood food drive on Stark Street for Fill the
Hall (Music Hall) that benefits Gather (local food pantry that has been around for 200 years). We collected
a lot of food. It was inspiring to be able to collect so much food for those in need during such uncertain
times. Gather hoped to raise $20K and 20,000 pounds of food. They ended up raising over $70K and
over 20,000 pounds of food. So many wonderful people in our community!
Portsmouth Public Library | 175 Parrott Avenue | 603-766-1720 | cityofportsmouth.com/library
�What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
I turned 50 this summer and I was lucky enough to be able to take a road trip with my partner, Charles, to
Bar Harbor, ME and Acadia National Park for a few days. Of course it was a different birthday celebration
than usual because of the pandemic. Of course the same rules apply while we were away as when at
home; social distancing, mask wearing and lots of hand washing! We were able to hike, bike, and kayak
in a beautiful part of Maine. We did curbside pick up for our meals and had many beautiful dinning
location choices to set up our chairs to eat. I really feel very selfish for having such a nice memory. I truly
do understand and appreciate how fortunate I am to live where I do and to have had all of my family and
friends healthy during this time.
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
The Covid 19 pandemic has changed me in a way that I did not expect. I learned that being of service is
not only satisfying but essential to the mind and spirit. It has kept me afloat during these trying times to be
surrounded by people helping people. I have done volunteer work in the past but not as much as I have
been able to do recently. Post Covid pandemic life I will continue to make the time to volunteer in a way I
haven't in the past.
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
I have been extremely lucky so far during this pandemic. I think the "normal" day to day social interactions
is what I miss the most. I am lucky to be in a great relationship and to have family close by so I really can
not complain much at all. It has been difficult not seeing family for periods at a time but I am so lucky that
I am able to see them at all. I guess I would say keeping my anxiety, about the health of myself and
everyone around me, at bay has been most challenging.
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1.
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Explain or describe the photograph you uploaded:
1. My son Nathan McKee and I warming up outside of the refrigerated dairy truck, 2. loaded up and ready
to go, 3. taking a break from making bags of milk, eggs and meat, 4. Charles, my Mum (Barbara Icovitti)
and myself dropping off food from our neighborhoods for Fill the Hall, 5. hiking during my 50th birthday
week in Acadia National Park with Charles.
Share a document? Longer writings, documents, etc. (jpg or pdf format)
[Video file]
Explain or describe the document you uploaded:
My son and I making dairy bags (milk, meat and eggs); click .pdf box for video.
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I agree
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project. If over 18, please sign yourself. (Please type your full name):
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�Kim M. Icovitti
By submitting this information, and/or files, to the Portsmouth Public Library Covid-19 Pandemic Diary I
agree to allow the Library to share all, or part of this information as appropriate. In addition, the library
has my permission to use this entry online, in social media, in print, and any other format of the future, in
perpetuity:
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COVID-19 (Disease)
Diaries
Portsmouth (N.H.)
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The Portsmouth Public Library is endeavoring to historically document this unusual time in our shared Portsmouth, New Hampshire History. As always, staff of the Special Collections Room are physically collecting printed accounts, articles, and documents for the history files.<br /><br />To further our mission to document and make accessible Portsmouth history, we have started this diary project to capture the social, economic and personal accounts of the impact this pandemic has had on our residents and community. <br /><br />To learn more about our history collecting efforts and to become a part of history itself, visit <a href="https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/communitydiary" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our website</a> and fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr74CfB-fiCVECo9c4p7ogw3schiEiuMKEfuzYSI6WEvqZyA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our form</a>.
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Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
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Relating to the Community Diary - Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020 project.
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / quarantined / etc.)
"I work at Exeter High School (NH) as a Library Media Assistant and I live in York, ME. So far, during the pandemic I have been able to keep my job. We went to remote learning on March 13, 2020. I did not have much library work to do so I began volunteering the following week for the Meals4Kids program at Gather. The Meals4Kids program usually lasts at most 13 weeks a year. The bulk of it is during the summer school break and then each of the school vacations. It provides meals for children during school breaks that get free or reduced lunch during the school year. This is a program normally run by Seneca, 3-4 college boys (known as Dairy Boys) and many wonderful volunteers. With the Dairy Boys now taking their college classes online it was up to us older folks to take the reins. We were a crew of 4 masked up over 40's (myself, Emily, Seneca, and Scott McKee) that were loading up 2 trucks from the Gather warehouses, setting up and distributing (while socially distancing) food farmers market style, reloading to move to the next location, repeat and finally back to the warehouse to unload. We did this 3 days a week with 2-3 stops on each day. On a good day we would give out and therefore move over 10,000 pounds of food. The college boys (one of them my son, Nathan McKee) were there to help unload at night which was a relief at the end of 10 hour day. The four of us did this for 13 weeks in all kinds of weather until the boys were done with school. I continue to be a dairy boy one day a week throughout the summer. So far we are on about week number 21 with no end in sight. This is the most physically challenging and rewarding work I have ever done! It has been a privilege to have been given the opportunity to volunteer at Gather. I truly do not know how I would have coped with all of the uncertainty of these trying times without working with Gather's Meals4Kids program. It is and will continue to be essential to my well being durning the pandemic. Making connections with so many different people in need has been an invaluable experience. Many, many people in all different walks of life. I have a lot of support in my family and friends but you never know what may happen. It could easily be anyone of us on the receiving end of standing in a Gather food line. Lastly, I am so fortunate to have remained healthy as have my family and friends. We have created a bubble amongst ourselves so we are able to enjoy family picnics in our backyards."
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time
"In June of 2020, Charles Leinbach and I, started a neighborhood food drive on Stark Street for Fill the Hall (Music Hall) that benefits Gather (local food pantry that has been around for 200 years). We collected a lot of food. It was inspiring to be able to collect so much food for those in need during such uncertain times. Gather hoped to raise $20K and 20,000 pounds of food. They ended up raising over $70K and over 20,000 pounds of food. So many wonderful people in our community!"
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
"I turned 50 this summer and I was lucky enough to be able to take a road trip with my partner, Charles, to Bar Harbor, ME and Acadia National Park for a few days. Of course it was a different birthday celebration than usual because of the pandemic. Of course the same rules apply while we were away as when at home; social distancing, mask wearing and lots of hand washing! We were able to hike, bike, and kayak in a beautiful part of Maine. We did curbside pick up for our meals and had many beautiful dinning location choices to set up our chairs to eat. I really feel very selfish for having such a nice memory. I truly do understand and appreciate how fortunate I am to live where I do and to have had all of my family and friends healthy during this time."
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
"The Covid 19 pandemic has changed me in a way that I did not expect. I learned that being of service is not only satisfying but essential to the mind and spirit. It has kept me afloat during these trying times to be surrounded by people helping people. I have done volunteer work in the past but not as much as I have been able to do recently. Post Covid pandemic life I will continue to make the time to volunteer in a way I haven't in the past."
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
"I have been extremely lucky so far during this pandemic. I think the "normal" day to day social interactions is what I miss the most. I am lucky to be in a great relationship and to have family close by so I really can not complain much at all. It has been difficult not seeing family for periods at a time but I am so lucky that I am able to see them at all. I guess I would say keeping my anxiety, about the health of myself and everyone around me, at bay has been most challenging."
Explain or describe the shared photograph(s)
"1. My son Nathan McKee and I warming up outside of the refrigerated dairy truck, 2. loaded up and ready to go, 3. taking a break from making bags of milk, eggs and meat, 4. Charles, my Mum (Barbara Icovitti) and myself dropping off food from our neighborhoods for Fill the Hall, 5. hiking during my 50th birthday week in Acadia National Park with Charles."
Explain or describe the shared document(s)
"My son and I making dairy bags (milk, meat and eggs)."
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Diaries
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A DV E RT I S E M E N T
I See the World
By Jamaica Kincaid April 28, 2020
A RTS & CULTU RE
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�© RO BE RT / ADO BE STO CK.
It begins in this way:
�It’s as if we are dead and somehow have been given the unheard-of opportunity to see the life we lived, the way we lived it: there we are with friends we
had just run into by accident and the surprise on our faces (happy surprise, sour surprise) as we clasp each other (close or not so much) and say things we
might mean totally or say things we only mean somewhat, but we never say bad things, we only say bad things when the person we are clasping is
completely out of our sight; and everything is out of immediate sight and yet there is everything in immediate sight; the streets so crowded with people
from all over the world and why don’t they return from wherever it is they come from and everybody comes from nowhere for nowhere is the name of
every place, all places are nowhere, nowhere is where we all come from; the dresses hanging in a store window that are meant for people half my age are so
appealing and the waist of this dress is smaller than my upper arm and I walk on; the homeopathic combination of vitamin C and bioflavonoids and zinc
are on a shelf in the Brattleboro Co-op and I let them remain there, but in the Brattleboro Co-op are cuts of meat that used to be parts of animals and
these animals were treated very well and given the best food to eat and that is why they are on the meat shelf of the Brattleboro Co-op; the blue sky, the
blue sky and the white clouds are made less so even, modified really, when I place them next to the blue of the sky and the white of the clouds I know exist
in the place where I was born and grew up, St. John’s, Antigua, nowhere, nowhere; the long lines in/at the airport and the people manning the various
portals of entry and then exit to allow me to attend my oldest brother’s funeral, though he was nine years younger than I was at the time he was born but
how much younger is he now that he is dead, he is dead and I am alive in the time of the dead, the time of the dead being the time in which to be alive is a
form of being dead, we are dead right now for we cannot be all our ways that are ways of being alive that is familiar; I can hear Martha and the Vandellas
singing back up to Marvin Gaye as he sings, close my eyes at night, though to close my eyes at night does not bring sleep or dreams of being loved, only
how it came to be that I thought being dead would come about by nuclear bombs, not from something my eyes cannot even see; that very shaded part
along the banks of a small stream, which feeds into a larger stream, which feeds, all ending the Atlantic Ocean, that very shaded area is beginning to be
filled up with ramps; there were funerals, there were weddings, there were bar mitzvahs, there were meetings I never attended and was penalized, there
were evaluations and I thought hard and did my best to be fair; there were sentences that could not be completed for long periods of time; bells, all kinds
of bells, in churches, at dinners, in gardens, when someone was hung at Her Majesty’s Prison at eight o’clock on a Wednesday morning; girls with small
bosoms, ladies with large bosoms, men who couldn’t stand up straight, the phone ringing, somebody telling me that my mother had died; the fear of
using public toilets because people I didn’t know had used them before; one thing I would have loved: sailing across the southern Atlantic Ocean from
Argentina to Cape Town, South Africa, and making a little detour to the Drake Passage; the wonder of this world, the wonder of this world and there are
no words for it, every word spoils it; the prison for women on the corner of Eighth Street and Sixth Avenue and in it were women who had violated all
sorts of rules: sexual, which were political, and political: Grace Paley and Angela Davis, a writer of one kind and a writer of another but thinkers
observing the same thing and not being heard and not being heard is in the land of the dead where I am now; Jean and Dinah, Rosita and Clementina;
walking so closely to someone just to hear what they are saying and then telling someone else what was overheard, so I could make fun of it; the joy of
ridiculing someone I don’t know and will never meet again; there was that time when I told my best friend that if I got married and had children that he
should commit me to an institution for the insane because this meant that I would never be a great writer and I did get married and had children and
never became a great writer, that thing, the great writer, now looks so ridiculous, like a clown or something unworthy of human attention, not garbage,
not that at all, just something to be but, but, I was young and didn’t understand anything at all, though I knew everything all and danced in the streets
while wearing pajamas that had been issued to me by a cancer hospital, where it was found I did not have cancer at all but after I left the hospital I
continued to wear the pajamas for they had been so comfortable; and having children, how difficult to see that they were not me and that their
comfortable childhood was not mine and my girl daughter, oh how she suffered from my confusion and that world is separated from me, lost forever
�because of that thing that came from nowhere, like the rest of us it comes from nowhere, China, the United States of America, Antigua, all of that is
nowhere, we are all of us from nowhere, and nowhere is where we end up, it is our destiny; alive but dead, dead but alive; a great divide has fallen on our
life, on my life certainly and on the way I see the world: in life itself there are lots of dead in it, the kingdoms of mammals, vegetable, mineral, and all the
others, are all in the living sometimes but in the dead all times.
The writer, novelist, and professor Jamaica Kincaid’s works include Annie John, Lucy, The Autobiography of My Mother, Mr. Potter, A Small Place, My
Brother, and See Now Then. Her first book, the collection of stories At the Bottom of the River, won the Morton Dauwen Zabel Award from the American
Academy and Institute of Arts and was nominated for the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. Professor of African and African American Studies in Residence at
Harvard, Kincaid was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. She has received a Guggenheim Award, the Lannan Literary Award for Fiction,
the Prix Femina Étranger, Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, the Clifton Fadiman Medal, and the Dan David Prize for Literature.
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Name:
Kirsten Barton
Date:
5/12/2020 14:27:21
Email:
kirstena.barton@gmail.com
Age (not required):
50
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved
ones / sick / quarantined / etc.):
working p/t for Black Heritage Trail NH and Housing Action NH. I signed up for a Coursera course on
Wellbeing - haven't finished it yet, but love the ideas of how to create habits to be happier. Bringing
food/groceries to my parents in Atkinson, NH. Enjoying having 3 teenagers at home with a husband who
no longer commutes 3+ hours/day - and is loving being home.
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time:
We have a group text for our street on Ridges Ct and constantly share things we need. It started out with
who is going to the grocery store to pick up odds/ends and just yesterday there was a text about anyone
who may have a protractor handy.
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
Quiet. Clean air. Slowing down. Being outside.
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
Being 50 starts the internal conversations of where you are and where you're headed. This experience
has magnified the intentions to slow down and enjoy what is just right now.
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
Being isolated while constantly being around people. I'm used to my space with everyone going in their
own direction. Now we are all together all the time.
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A collection over the last eight weeks: zoom meetings with SEGA clubs, our dog Alfie, Jason baked a
bundt cake - he never bakes, super great mechanic who filled up my oil on a trip to Concord to deliver
PPE, our hike for Chloe's birthday (cousin) in April on Mt Major.
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Reading assignment for Alys during her junior spring semester at PEA. It really made me think of place in
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"working p/t for Black Heritage Trail NH and Housing Action NH. I signed up for a Coursera course on Wellbeing - haven't finished it yet, but love the ideas of how to create habits to be happier. Bringing food/groceries to my parents in Atkinson, NH. Enjoying having 3 teenagers at home with a husband who no longer commutes 3+ hours/day - and is loving being home."
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time
"We have a group text for our street on Ridges Ct and constantly share things we need. It started out with who is going to the grocery store to pick up odds/ends and just yesterday there was a text about anyone who may have a protractor handy."
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
"Quiet. Clean air. Slowing down. Being outside."
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
"Being 50 starts the internal conversations of where you are and where you're headed. This experience has magnified the intentions to slow down and enjoy what is just right now."
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
"Being isolated while constantly being around people. I'm used to my space with everyone going in their own direction. Now we are all together all the time."
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"A collection over the last eight weeks: zoom meetings with SEGA clubs, our dog Alfie, Jason baked a bundt cake - he never bakes, super great mechanic who filled up my oil on a trip to Concord to deliver PPE, our hike for Chloe's birthday (cousin) in April on Mt Major."
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"Reading assignment for Alys during her junior spring semester at PEA. It really made me think of place in a different way and for some reason I envisioned the author as a he/him/his until I read her bio at the end."
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Barton, Kirsten
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Community Diary: Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020
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PORTSMOUTH COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020
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Name:
Brenna Jennings
Date:
4/29/2020 17:24:48
Email:
brennaj@gmail.com
Age (not required):
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved
ones / sick / quarantined / etc.):
My husband and I are both currently employed, but both recognize that's not guaranteed indefinitely.
He's an essential worker for the City of Portsmouth DPW, I've always worked from home for a New York
City-based nonprofit
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time:
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
Attending the virtual funerals of my two remaining grandparents within 3 weeks of each other.
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
I don't know that it's changed me so much as made me more aware of certain aspects of living, made
me more clear of my boundaries and what kinds of traits in friends and family I'm willing and unwilling
to overlook.
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
Without question the inability to be with family through two huge losses. The morning after my
grandmother died I let a friend give me a hug and it felt criminal.
Share an image? (jpg or pdf format)
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This is my view of the virtual funeral for my grandfather held on Long Island, where I'm from, where
some of my family still lives, and where he died at 89 after contracting COVID-19 in his nursing home.
My family couldn't follow the casket to his burial. Three weeks after this, my grandmother, also pictured
here, died unexpectedly. I realize this is a very intimate and maybe uncomfortable image to share, but I
think it's important to remember all of the repercussions of this pandemic, not just the statistics.
Share a document? Longer writings, documents, etc. (jpg or pdf format)
Explain or describe the document you uploaded:
I certify that I am over 18:
I agree
If under 18, I give permission for my minor to participate and submit the above information to this
project. If over 18, please sign yourself. (Please type your full name):
By submitting this information, and/or files, to the Portsmouth Public Library Covid-19 Pandemic Diary I
agree to allow the Library to share all, or part of this information as appropriate. In addition, the library
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Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / aranqutined / etc.)
"My husband and I are both currently employed, but both recognize that's not guaranteed indefinitely. He's an essential worker for the City of Portsmouth DPW, I've always worked from home for a New York City-based nonprofit"
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
"Attending the virtual funerals of my two remaining grandparents within 3 weeks of each other."
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
"I don't know that it's changed me so much as made me more aware of certain aspects of living, made me more clear of my boundaries and what kinds of traits in friends and family I'm willing and unwilling to overlook."
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
"Without question the inability to be with family through two huge losses. The morning after my grandmother died I let a friend give me a hug and it felt criminal."
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"This is my view of the virtual funeral for my grandfather held on Long Island, where I'm from, where some of my family still lives, and where he died at 89 after contracting COVID-19 in his nursing home. My family couldn't follow the casket to his burial. Three weeks after this, my grandmother, also pictured here, died unexpectedly. I realize this is a very intimate and maybe uncomfortable image to share, but I think it's important to remember all of the repercussions of this pandemic, not just the statistics."
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / quarantined / etc.)
"My husband and I are both currently employed, but both recognize that's not guaranteed indefinitely. He's an essential worker for the City of Portsmouth DPW, I've always worked from home for a New York City-based nonprofit"
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Community Diary: Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020
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World broken
(for my late husband)
Notre Dame was in ashes last year,
a shadow of its magnificent self,
too many lit candles
never saw it coming.
I gave you the world
when you turned forty.
A desk globe,
borders still separated
by the Berlin Wall,
the USSR still a strong power
to be feared.
Ninety eighty two,
two years before dire Orwellian predictions.
Births, deaths,
including yours,
during our thirty years together.
You are not here to witness
this pandemic numbered 19,
We are sheltered and sad,
most of us so lonely.
Hug all our forever angels.
The world is broken.
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Sheltered
too much onslaught of news,
necessary, but exhausting,
stay home,
stay apart,
stay isolated.
can’t be too careful,
can’t be human,
wanting what we need the most.
@srlaurent 3/24/2020
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PORTSMOUTH COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020
Entry 005
Name:
Suzanne Laurent
Date:
4/29/2020 14:44:53
Email:
srlaurent@gmail.com
Age (not required):
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved
ones / sick / quarantined / etc.):
Widowed, unemployed, isolated, staying home.
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time:
Heard an interesting podcast about "getting through this" and how much we are changed.
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
Feeling isolated, but keeping in touch with family, friends by phone chats, FaceTime.
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
It's made me realize how lucky I am to have a home, food, and people reaching out.
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
Staying home.
Share a document? (jpg or pdf format)
Sheltered
too much onslaught of news,
necessary, but exhausting,
stay home,
stay apart,
stay isolated.
Portsmouth Public Library | 175 Parrott Avenue | 603-766-1720 | cityofportsmouth.com/library
�can’t be too careful,
can’t be human,
wanting what we need the most.
@srlaurent 3/24/2020
Explain or describe the photograph you uploaded:
One of the first poems I wrote during this time
Share a document? Longer writings, documents, etc. (jpg or pdf format)
World broken
(for my late husband)
Notre Dame was in ashes last year,
a shadow of its magnificent self,
too many lit candles
never saw it coming.
I gave you the world
when you turned forty.
A desk globe,
borders still separated
by the Berlin Wall,
the USSR still a strong power
to be feared.
Ninety eighty two,
two years before dire Orwellian predictions.
Births, deaths,
including yours,
during our thirty years together.
You are not here to witness
this pandemic numbered 19,
We are sheltered and sad,
most of us so lonely.
Hug all our forever angels.
The world is broken.
@srlaurent 3/29/2020
Explain or describe the document you uploaded:
A poem to my late husband who was from Paris about Notre Dame last year and now this virus.
I certify that I am over 18:
Portsmouth Public Library | 175 Parrott Avenue | 603-766-1720 | cityofportsmouth.com/library
�I agree
If under 18, I give permission for my minor to participate and submit the above information to this
project. If over 18, please sign yourself. (Please type your full name):
Suzanne Laurent
By submitting this information, and/or files, to the Portsmouth Public Library Covid-19 Pandemic Diary I
agree to allow the Library to share all, or part of this information as appropriate. In addition, the library
has my permission to use this entry online, in social media, in print, and any other format of the future, in
perpetuity:
I agree
By checking the following two boxes you agree that the information you have supplied above is true and
accurate and you have permission to share from all parties included:
All information I have provided above is true. Permission has been obtained from included parties.
Portsmouth Public Library | 175 Parrott Avenue | 603-766-1720 | cityofportsmouth.com/library
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Community Diary: Portsmouth COVID-19 Pandemic 2020
Subject
The topic of the resource
COVID-19 (Disease)
Diaries
Portsmouth (N.H.)
Description
An account of the resource
The Portsmouth Public Library is endeavoring to historically document this unusual time in our shared Portsmouth, New Hampshire History. As always, staff of the Special Collections Room are physically collecting printed accounts, articles, and documents for the history files.<br /><br />To further our mission to document and make accessible Portsmouth history, we have started this diary project to capture the social, economic and personal accounts of the impact this pandemic has had on our residents and community. <br /><br />To learn more about our history collecting efforts and to become a part of history itself, visit <a href="https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/communitydiary" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our website</a> and fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr74CfB-fiCVECo9c4p7ogw3schiEiuMKEfuzYSI6WEvqZyA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our form</a>.
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Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
Date
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Spring 2020
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Metadata and Omeka entry by K. Czajkowski, Spring 2020
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mp4
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Diary
Relating to the Community Diary - Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020 project.
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / aranqutined / etc.)
"Widowed, unemployed, isolated, staying home."
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time
"Heard an interesting podcast about 'getting through this' and how much we are changed."
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
"Feeling isolated, but keeping in touch with family, friends by phone chats, FaceTime."
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
"It's made me realize how lucky I am to have a home, food, and people reaching out."
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
"Staying home."
Explain or describe the shared document(s)
About "World Broken": "A poem to my late husband who was from Paris about Notre Dame last year and now this virus."
About "Sheltered": "One of the first poems I wrote during this time"
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / quarantined / etc.)
"Widowed, unemployed, isolated, staying home."
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Community Diary Response from Suzanne L.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Portsmouth (N.H.)
COVID-19 (disease)
Diaries
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An account of the resource
Entry into the Community Diary. Includes two poems: "Sheltered" and "World Broken."
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Laurent, Suzanne
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Community Diary: Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020
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Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
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2020-04-29
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COMMUNITY DIARY:
PORTSMOUTH COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020
Entry 004
Name:
Denise Brown
Date:
4/28/2020 21:27:11
Email:
denise@adceteragraphics.com
Age (not required):
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved
ones / sick / quarantined / etc.):
Self-employed local artist
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time:
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
My mom died April 1st, 2020 at 94. No mass, no wake, no reception, just 9 people at the gravesite. She
died in a nursing home, but I was lucky to be able to say goodbye to her even though it was locked
down. I kissed her goodbye with my mask on and held her hand with my latex gloves on. I did not dare
give her a hug. It is a very surreal time to pass away and a difficult memory. I made a video with my
'happy local paintings' to share at www.youtube.com/watch?v=plxcxrSOOM&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1mT0GDo78jY66ATvPKd9BeLn7zVfXMm_xn67pJkBLSvEtQUsjusv
yB3PY
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
Yes, I regret not giving Mom a hug for fear of somehow passing a virus, even though we did not have it. I
enjoy sharing my happy local artwork to give hope and optimistic dreams to return to normal. I just
published my new paperback book, "Denise Brown, New Hampshire Artist" with 300 of my paintings,
comments and motivational tips. Look inside at Amazon to see my lifetime of artwork.
www.raccoonstudios.com
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
Not being able to walk on the beach.
Share an image? (jpg or pdf format)
Portsmouth Public Library | 175 Parrott Avenue | 603-766-1720 | cityofportsmouth.com/library
�Explain or describe the photograph you uploaded:
Denise Brown Wallis Sands Bench Watercolor Painting
Share a document? Longer writings, documents, etc. (jpg or pdf format)
Video
Explain or describe the document you uploaded:
Artist Video of my art and comments about COVD. Note: My panoramic portrait of Portsmouth that I
shot on top of the North Church Steeple during its renovation in 2006 is in the Portsmouth Library time
capsule that is to be opened in 2106.
I certify that I am over 18:
I agree
If under 18, I give permission for my minor to participate and submit the above information to this
project. If over 18, please sign yourself. (Please type your full name):
Denise Brown
By submitting this information, and/or files, to the Portsmouth Public Library Covid-19 Pandemic Diary I
agree to allow the Library to share all, or part of this information as appropriate. In addition, the library
has my permission to use this entry online, in social media, in print, and any other format of the future, in
perpetuity:
I agree
By checking the following two boxes you agree that the information you have supplied above is true and
accurate and you have permission to share from all parties included:
All information I have provided above is true. Permission has been obtained from included parties.
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Community Diary: Portsmouth COVID-19 Pandemic 2020
Subject
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COVID-19 (Disease)
Diaries
Portsmouth (N.H.)
Description
An account of the resource
The Portsmouth Public Library is endeavoring to historically document this unusual time in our shared Portsmouth, New Hampshire History. As always, staff of the Special Collections Room are physically collecting printed accounts, articles, and documents for the history files.<br /><br />To further our mission to document and make accessible Portsmouth history, we have started this diary project to capture the social, economic and personal accounts of the impact this pandemic has had on our residents and community. <br /><br />To learn more about our history collecting efforts and to become a part of history itself, visit <a href="https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/communitydiary" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our website</a> and fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr74CfB-fiCVECo9c4p7ogw3schiEiuMKEfuzYSI6WEvqZyA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our form</a>.
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Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
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Spring 2020
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Metadata and Omeka entry by K. Czajkowski, Spring 2020
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PPL-MS: 2020.4
Diary
Relating to the Community Diary - Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020 project.
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / aranqutined / etc.)
"Self-employed local artist"
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
"My mom died April 1st, 2020 at 94. No mass, no wake, no reception, just 9 people at the gravesite. She died in a nursing home, but I was lucky to be able to say goodbye to her even though it was locked down. I kissed her goodbye with my mask on and held her hand with my latex gloves on. I did not dare give her a hug. It is a very surreal time to pass away and a difficult memory. I made a video with my 'happy local paintings' to share at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl-xcxrSOOM&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1mT0GDo78jY66ATvPKd9BeLn7zVfXMm_xn67pJkBLSvEtQUsjusvyB3PY%20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl-xcxrSOOM&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1mT0GDo78jY66ATvPKd9BeLn7zVfXMm_xn67pJkBLSvEtQUsjusvyB3PY</a>"
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
"Yes, I regret not giving Mom a hug for fear of somehow passing a virus, even though we did not have it. I enjoy sharing my happy local artwork to give hope and optimistic dreams to return to normal. I just published my new paperback book, "Denise Brown, New Hampshire Artist" with 300 of my paintings, comments and motivational tips. Look inside at Amazon to see my lifetime of artwork. <a href="http://www.raccoonstudios.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.raccoonstudios.com</a>"
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
"Not being able to walk on the beach."
Explain or describe the shared photograph(s)
"Denise Brown Wallis Sands Bench Watercolor Painting"
Explain or describe the shared document(s)
"Artist Video of my art and comments about COVD. Note: My panoramic portrait of Portsmouth that I shot on top of the North Church Steeple during its renovation in 2006 is in the Portsmouth Library time capsule that is to be opened in 2106."
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / quarantined / etc.)
"Self-employed local artist"
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Community Diary Response from Denise B.
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Portsmouth (N.H.)
COVID-19 (disease)
Diaries
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Entry into the Community Diary. Includes watercolor painting, "Wallis Sands Bench" and a video (approx. 4 minutes).
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Brown, Denise
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Community Diary: Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020
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Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
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2020-04-28
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mp4
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Anguished April
The magenta azalea blooms
right on cue,
Unfazed, unaware that its owners
Can’t freely enjoy their time outdoors
without covering their faces
Against a virus that has us
all gripped in a vise of fear.
The streets of the city are empty
of window shoppers,
Restaurant seats are vacant,
Beaches closed to those
craving salt air breezes,
looking forward to
summer moments
that may not come this year.
Babies are born,
birthdays celebrated in caution,
many die alone,
While we wait and watch to understand
what will come next,
We are on hold - for now.
@slaurent 4/22/2020
�
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COMMUNITY DIARY:
PORTSMOUTH COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020
Entry 003
Name:
Suzanne Laurent
Date:
4/28/2020 14:52:02
Email:
srlaurent@gmail.com
Age (not required):
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved
ones / sick / quarantined / etc.):
Widowed, family far away, unemployed because of Covid-19
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time:
Enjoy playing in a percussion ensemble from PMAC on Zoom each week.
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
loneliness
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
More time for inner reflection.
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
Feeling isolated
Share an image? (jpg or pdf format)
Explain or describe the photograph you uploaded:
Share a document? Longer writings, documents, etc. (jpg or pdf format)
Portsmouth Public Library | 175 Parrott Avenue | 603-766-1720 | cityofportsmouth.com/library
�Anguished April
The magenta azalea blooms
right on cue,
Unfazed, unaware that its owners
Can’t freely enjoy their time outdoors
without covering their faces
Against a virus that has us
all gripped in a vise of fear.
The streets of the city are empty
of window shoppers,
Restaurant seats are vacant,
Beaches closed to those
craving salt air breezes,
looking forward to
summer moments
that may not come this year.
Babies are born,
birthdays celebrated in caution,
many die alone,
While we wait and watch to understand
what will come next,
We are on hold - for now.
@slaurent 4/22/2020
Explain or describe the document you uploaded:
A poem about the current time of staying home.
I certify that I am over 18:
I agree
If under 18, I give permission for my minor to participate and submit the above information to this
project. If over 18, please sign yourself. (Please type your full name):
Suzanne Laurent
By submitting this information, and/or files, to the Portsmouth Public Library Covid-19 Pandemic Diary I
agree to allow the Library to share all, or part of this information as appropriate. In addition, the library
has my permission to use this entry online, in social media, in print, and any other format of the future, in
perpetuity:
I agree
By checking the following two boxes you agree that the information you have supplied above is true and
accurate and you have permission to share from all parties included:
All information I have provided above is true. Permission has been obtained from included parties.
Portsmouth Public Library | 175 Parrott Avenue | 603-766-1720 | cityofportsmouth.com/library
�Portsmouth Public Library | 175 Parrott Avenue | 603-766-1720 | cityofportsmouth.com/library
�
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Community Diary: Portsmouth COVID-19 Pandemic 2020
Subject
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COVID-19 (Disease)
Diaries
Portsmouth (N.H.)
Description
An account of the resource
The Portsmouth Public Library is endeavoring to historically document this unusual time in our shared Portsmouth, New Hampshire History. As always, staff of the Special Collections Room are physically collecting printed accounts, articles, and documents for the history files.<br /><br />To further our mission to document and make accessible Portsmouth history, we have started this diary project to capture the social, economic and personal accounts of the impact this pandemic has had on our residents and community. <br /><br />To learn more about our history collecting efforts and to become a part of history itself, visit <a href="https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/communitydiary" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our website</a> and fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr74CfB-fiCVECo9c4p7ogw3schiEiuMKEfuzYSI6WEvqZyA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our form</a>.
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Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
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Spring 2020
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Metadata and Omeka entry by K. Czajkowski, Spring 2020
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mp4
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eng
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PPL-MS: 2020.4
Diary
Relating to the Community Diary - Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020 project.
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / aranqutined / etc.)
"Widowed, family far away, unemployed because of Covid-19"
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time
"Enjoy playing in a percussion ensemble from PMAC on Zoom each week."
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
"loneliness"
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
"More time for inner reflection."
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
"Feeling isolated"
Explain or describe the shared document(s)
"A poem about the current time of staying home."
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / quarantined / etc.)
"Widowed, family far away, unemployed because of Covid-19"
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Community Diary Response from Suzanne L.
Subject
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Portsmouth (N.H.)
COVID-19 (disease)
Diaries
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Entry into the Community Diary. Includes poem, "Anguished April."
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Laurent, Suzanne
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Community Diary: Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020
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Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
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2020-04-28
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Portsmouth
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COMMUNITY DIARY:
PORTSMOUTH COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020
Entry 002
Name:
Stephanie Seacord
Date:
4/28/2020 12:54:51
Email:
sseacord@cityofportsmouth.com
Age (not required):
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved
ones / sick / quarantined / etc.):
Public Information Officer for the City of Portsmouth
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time:
Terrific response from those who participated in #TreeCityHug Portsmouth's Virtual Arbor Day
celebration: https://youtu.be/jJ1YfOfnXj0
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
City Emergency Team working together to stay ahead of the curve.
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
This was the moment I spent a career (in communications) preparing for.
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
Daily publication of City Manager's Daily Advisory. 7 days a week starting March 16, 2020. Archived
here: https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/city/city-manager-daily-updates
Share an image? (jpg or pdf format)
Explain or describe the photograph you uploaded:
Share a document? Longer writings, documents, etc. (jpg or pdf format)
Explain or describe the document you uploaded:
Portsmouth Public Library | 175 Parrott Avenue | 603-766-1720 | cityofportsmouth.com/library
�I certify that I am over 18:
I agree
If under 18, I give permission for my minor to participate and submit the above information to this project.
If over 18, please sign yourself. (Please type your full name):
Stephanie Seacord
By submitting this information, and/or files, to the Portsmouth Public Library Covid-19 Pandemic Diary I
agree to allow the Library to share all, or part of this information as appropriate. In addition, the library has
my permission to use this entry online, in social media, in print, and any other format of the future, in
perpetuity:
I agree
By checking the following two boxes you agree that the information you have supplied above is true and
accurate and you have permission to share from all parties included:
All information I have provided above is true. Permission has been obtained from included parties.
Portsmouth Public Library | 175 Parrott Avenue | 603-766-1720 | cityofportsmouth.com/library
�
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Community Diary: Portsmouth COVID-19 Pandemic 2020
Subject
The topic of the resource
COVID-19 (Disease)
Diaries
Portsmouth (N.H.)
Description
An account of the resource
The Portsmouth Public Library is endeavoring to historically document this unusual time in our shared Portsmouth, New Hampshire History. As always, staff of the Special Collections Room are physically collecting printed accounts, articles, and documents for the history files.<br /><br />To further our mission to document and make accessible Portsmouth history, we have started this diary project to capture the social, economic and personal accounts of the impact this pandemic has had on our residents and community. <br /><br />To learn more about our history collecting efforts and to become a part of history itself, visit <a href="https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/communitydiary" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our website</a> and fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr74CfB-fiCVECo9c4p7ogw3schiEiuMKEfuzYSI6WEvqZyA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our form</a>.
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Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
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Spring 2020
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Metadata and Omeka entry by K. Czajkowski, Spring 2020
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mp4
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eng
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PPL-MS: 2020.4
Diary
Relating to the Community Diary - Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020 project.
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / aranqutined / etc.)
"Public Information Officer for the City of Portsmouth"
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time
"Terrific response from those who participated in #TreeCityHug Portsmouth's Virtual Arbor Day celebration: <a href="https://youtu.be/jJ1YfOfnXj0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://youtu.be/jJ1YfOfnXj0</a>"
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
"City Emergency Team working together to stay ahead of the curve."
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
"This was the moment I spent a career (in communications) preparing for."
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
"Daily publication of City Manager's Daily Advisory. 7 days a week starting March 16, 2020. Archived here: <a href="https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/city/city-manager-daily-updates" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/city/city-manager-daily-updates</a>"
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / quarantined / etc.)
"Public Information Officer for the City of Portsmouth"
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Community Diary Response from Stephanie S.
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The topic of the resource
Portsmouth (N.H.)
COVID-19 (disease)
Diaries
Description
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Entry into the Community Diary.
Creator
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Seacord, Stephanie
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Community Diary: Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020
Publisher
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Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
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A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2020-04-28
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PDF
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eng
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Text
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diary
Portsmouth
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COMMUNITY DIARY:
PORTSMOUTH COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020
Entry 001
Name:
Genine
Date:
4/28/2020 11:05:25
Email:
genineb87@comcast.net
Age (not required):
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved
ones / sick / quarantined / etc.):
Currently, I am one of the many furloughed workers facing an uncertain future. Before the pandemic and
the subsequent shutdown, I was working in kitchens as a cook.
During the shutdown, I turned back to toymaking. Sewing has been a hobby of mine for a long time, and I
hand stitch everything. I sell my toys at Good Juju in Newmarket, they're a wonderful small business that
focuses on local artisans.
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time:
There is a wild turkey who visits the neighborhood, she's an icon, everyone knows her by different names.
One day early on in the shutdown, we were talking to our next door neighbor and they mentioned how
much they love seeing the turkey. We've gotten to know our neighbor a little, but in that cordial New
England kind of way. Through the love of this wild animal, they ended up sharing their number with us so
they could send us their videos of the turkey. Thank you, Maude!
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
The capacity for human kindness. I have seen a lot of ugliness too, but I will remember the small acts of
kindness.
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
Yes, but for the better. It's made me do a lot of introspective work. I've become more aware of the things
around me, and a lot more grateful too. It's also challenged me to refocus my energy and my career plan.
While at times it has frustrated me, I am thankful for the closeness I have found with my partner as well as
myself. Most importantly, it has brought me back to Buddhist teachings.
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
Honestly, it has been the uncertainty. While I hold a small hope that things can return to some normalcy, I
have found myself angry and, at times, hopeless. The lack of care from federal and state governments
has been frustrating. The five weeks of no payment has been difficult, along with the knowledge that the
path to recovery will be a long and laborious process.
The most treacherous part is the road ahead, and I, like many, have worried if there will be a job to come
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�back to once this is over. I also live in a state heavily dependent on tourism, which is a concern - not just
to the health of everyone in my state, but in the long term.
Share an image? (jpg or pdf format)
Explain or describe the photograph you uploaded:
This is a picture of meatballs that I cooked on a Saturday afternoon. (Once browned on all sides, I
finished them off in the oven to cook). I had spent most of that day prepping and preparing a meal for my
partner and myself.
Usually Saturdays were working days for us, and we never had time together to enjoy them. I decided to
treat my partner to "nonna" cooking - meatballs being one of my Grammy's specialities. She would put
raisins inside them and this was the first time my partner had ever tried meatballs with raisins! (He
enjoyed them). Having the time to cook and really prepare a meal has been something I've really enjoyed
during this difficult time. Food can be restorative, especially when it's cooked from the heart.
Share a document? Longer writings, documents, etc. (jpg or pdf format)
Explain or describe the document you uploaded:
I certify that I am over 18:
I agree
If under 18, I give permission for my minor to participate and submit the above information to this project.
If over 18, please sign yourself. (Please type your full name):
GENINE BOGGIANO
By submitting this information, and/or files, to the Portsmouth Public Library Covid-19 Pandemic Diary I
agree to allow the Library to share all, or part of this information as appropriate. In addition, the library has
my permission to use this entry online, in social media, in print, and any other format of the future, in
perpetuity:
I agree
By checking the following two boxes you agree that the information you have supplied above is true and
accurate and you have permission to share from all parties included:
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Title
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Community Diary: Portsmouth COVID-19 Pandemic 2020
Subject
The topic of the resource
COVID-19 (Disease)
Diaries
Portsmouth (N.H.)
Description
An account of the resource
The Portsmouth Public Library is endeavoring to historically document this unusual time in our shared Portsmouth, New Hampshire History. As always, staff of the Special Collections Room are physically collecting printed accounts, articles, and documents for the history files.<br /><br />To further our mission to document and make accessible Portsmouth history, we have started this diary project to capture the social, economic and personal accounts of the impact this pandemic has had on our residents and community. <br /><br />To learn more about our history collecting efforts and to become a part of history itself, visit <a href="https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/communitydiary" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our website</a> and fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr74CfB-fiCVECo9c4p7ogw3schiEiuMKEfuzYSI6WEvqZyA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our form</a>.
Publisher
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Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Spring 2020
Contributor
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Metadata and Omeka entry by K. Czajkowski, Spring 2020
Rights
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View our <a href="http://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a>
Format
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PDF
JPG
mp4
Language
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eng
Type
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Text
StillImage
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
PPL-MS: 2020.4
Diary
Relating to the Community Diary - Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020 project.
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / aranqutined / etc.)
"Currently, I am one of the many furloughed workers facing an uncertain future. Before the pandemic and the subsequent shutdown, I was working in kitchens as a cook.
"During the shutdown, I turned back to toymaking. Sewing has been a hobby of mine for a long time, and I hand stitch everything. I sell my toys at Good Juju in Newmarket, they're a wonderful small business that focuses on local artisans."
Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time
"There is a wild turkey who visits the neighborhood, she's an icon, everyone knows her by different names. One day early on in the shutdown, we were talking to our next door neighbor and they mentioned how much they love seeing the turkey. We've gotten to know our neighbor a little, but in that cordial New England kind of way. Through the love of this wild animal, they ended up sharing their number with us so they could send us their videos of the turkey. Thank you, Maude!"
What memory of this time do you think will stay with you?
"The capacity for human kindness. I have seen a lot of ugliness too, but I will remember the small acts of kindness."
Has this experience changed you? If so, how?
"Yes, but for the better. It's made me do a lot of introspective work. I've become more aware of the things around me, and a lot more grateful too. It's also challenged me to refocus my energy and my career plan. While at times it has frustrated me, I am thankful for the closeness I have found with my partner as well as myself. Most importantly, it has brought me back to Buddhist teachings."
What has been the most challenging part of this experience?
"Honestly, it has been the uncertainty. While I hold a small hope that things can return to some normalcy, I have found myself angry and, at times, hopeless. The lack of care from federal and state governments has been frustrating. The five weeks of no payment has been difficult, along with the knowledge that the path to recovery will be a long and laborious process.
"The most treacherous part is the road ahead, and I, like many, have worried if there will be a job to come back to once this is over. I also live in a state heavily dependent on tourism, which is a concern - not just to the health of everyone in my state, but in the long term. "
Explain or describe the shared photograph(s)
"This is a picture of meatballs that I cooked on a Saturday afternoon. (Once browned on all sides, I finished them off in the oven to cook). I had spent most of that day prepping and preparing a meal for my partner and myself.
"Usually Saturdays were working days for us, and we never had time together to enjoy them. I decided to treat my partner to 'nonna' cooking - meatballs being one of my Grammy's specialities. She would put raisins inside them and this was the first time my partner had ever tried meatballs with raisins! (He enjoyed them). Having the time to cook and really prepare a meal has been something I've really enjoyed during this difficult time. Food can be restorative, especially when it's cooked from the heart."
Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / quarantined / etc.)
"Currently, I am one of the many furloughed workers facing an uncertain future. Before the pandemic and the subsequent shutdown, I was working in kitchens as a cook.
"During the shutdown, I turned back to toymaking. Sewing has been a hobby of mine for a long time, and I hand stitch everything. I sell my toys at Good Juju in Newmarket, they're a wonderful small business that focuses on local artisans."
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Community Diary Response from Genine B.
Subject
The topic of the resource
COVID-19 (Disease)
Diaries
Portsmouth (N.H.)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
B., Genine
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Community Diary: Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2020-04-28
Rights
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View our <a href="http://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a>
Language
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eng
Type
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Text
StillImage
Identifier
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PPL-MS: 2020.4.001
Format
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PDF
JPG
Description
An account of the resource
Entry into the Community Diary. Includes color photo of meatballs.
21st century
diary
Portsmouth