{"id":12760,"date":"2020-04-15T05:00:33","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T09:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/?p=12760"},"modified":"2020-04-14T15:42:34","modified_gmt":"2020-04-14T19:42:34","slug":"social-distancing-images-of-a-small-town-part-iv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/social-distancing-images-of-a-small-town-part-iv\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Distancing: Images of a Small Town, Part IV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As we continue to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. I continue to stay close to home, walking in my rural neighborhood with my dogs or my camera, and going out less than once a week for essential items.  On this week\u2019s drive, I reflected on how most people in our community seem to be helping, even if it\u2019s just by staying home.  Around town, there are signs of hope, strength, and humor.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hand-painted signs of hope by Cynthia Cutting, created to cheer her neighbors
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Through social media, I learned of two women who have been helping the community non-stop. I arranged to photograph them on my drive out for essential items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Estee
Estee sews masks on her porch (photographed with a long lens from across the street)
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I photographed Estee from the opposite side of the road, using a long lens. She is the owner of Stitch Witch Tailoring & Alterations.  She had to close her business due to the coronavirus.  With hospitals and individuals lacking standard\/disposable masks, Estee wanted to help. She started a group called Pemi Valley Sew the Curve Flat. It\u2019s a network of 175 volunteers who sew masks at home and donate them to hospitals, organizations and at-risk communities in their area. They follow CDC guidelines for the most current best practices, and share effective patterns materials list.  Estee alone has made more than 600 masks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sarah
Sarah sews masks at home (photographed from outside, through her window)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I photographed Sarah from outside, through the window of her sewing room.  She has been sewing masks for twelve hours a day, for weeks. Her masks are also donated to hospitals and other organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"David
David focuses on school work at home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

At home, my son, David, is in week five of remote learning. He has been focused on his work and music, and also playing games online with his friends.  Also, may I have a proud-mom moment? He just earned high honors on his most recent report card.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As we continue to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. I continue to stay close to home, walking in my rural neighborhood with my dogs or my camera, and going out less than once a week for essential items.  On this week\u2019s drive, I reflected on how most people in our community seem to be helping, even<\/p>\n

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