April 24, 2020
As we begin to emerge from a massive worldwide pandemic, what will we remember? Here’s a “virtual” time capsule for COVID-19. What would you put in yours?
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Time Capsule for COVID-19
Are you ready to compile your time capsule for this coronavirus?
So much has happened, across the entire world and in our own homes.
Each generation frames events with the lens of their own knowledge. We compare things to each other in our own library of memories.
Our “Frames”
Those who lived through a world war understand the scope of “the world” in a different way from those who haven’t.
Those in geographical areas of great loss of life have dark memories of this time.
Children lament the loss of time with school friends.
People who experienced job loss, either temporary or permanent, face financial challenges and uncertainty.
High school and college seniors had to relinquish the experiences of prom, graduation, and beach trips.
Health care workers have grieved the surrender of life as known measures fell short of the healing we have come to expect.
And that just scratches the surface.
THINK.
Please take a minute to think about the words and items and experiences that have settled into our description of these last weeks. It’s something I’ve been doing.
Have you heard of those planning to create a time capsule for COVID-19? It’s a hot thing right now with kids, to make a list and gather items.
Will you be doing that?
I sort of want to, but decided to go the digital route.
I’ve recently become intrigued with “flat lay” photography techniques. It is a very captivating practice, and best left to the professionals, I think. Still, it seemed like a perfect time to be amateurishly creative with this, and compose something we could study a bit.
SEE WHAT YOU THINK…
Please look at the photo collage below. Just look. And think. Maybe you wonder what the reason is for including some of the elements. If you can’t quite figure it out, please ask!
The main thing is to reflect, and “frame” our memories before we move on.
You can save it, share it, print it, or whatever you want. Seriously.
If the whole flat lay photography thing interests you, here’s one article I really found helpful: Photo Contest Insider.
There’s one blue rectangular item in my photo that probably doesn’t look instantly recognizable. It’s the Amazon Fire, a kids’ tablet. Check it out if you don’t have one. Great for rainy days and worldwide quarantines.
Of course you would want the protective case.
And that’s the only hint I’m giving you today on the items in the photo.
Thanks for being here, for reading this.
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-Grammye
