19 10 369 https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/ddfe747bc2cfee8b75a4b27079be5866.PNG a778a6c7ccec053aa1e1eacec5ca179a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Public Contributions Description What is it all about? Crowdsourced stories, images and recordings that reflect the individual experiences of Rhode Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Still Image This could include any kind of visual item. For example: photographs, paintings, drawings or maps. Creator Who created this item? This might be you or someone else. Please list the full name or "anonymous" if you prefer Lori Cannistra Date When was this created? March 21, 2020 Location Where was this item created? Cumberland, RI Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Virtual Eggs Up breakfast Description What is it all about? Missing our breakfast get togethers at Eggs Up restaurant in Cumberland, RI Lori Cannistra, Ellen Hanley, and Betsy Connors-Chen decided to have a virtual breakfast and sent this photo to Eggs Up on their FACEbook page with their response to the message. Eating & drinking Friendship Internet Restaurants Social distancing Videoconferencing https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/25b4b78e10f51e0fe705a358c906cb96.jpg 3acc3b25c65d35229783270f32dff1c9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Public Contributions Description What is it all about? Crowdsourced stories, images and recordings that reflect the individual experiences of Rhode Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Still Image This could include any kind of visual item. For example: photographs, paintings, drawings or maps. Creator Who created this item? This might be you or someone else. Please list the full name or "anonymous" if you prefer Becca Bender Date When was this created? 2020-05-13 Location Where was this item created? Providence River Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Duck Portrait Description What is it all about? This female mallard has become one of my many new waterfowl "friends" during the pandemic. She's part of a group of ducks, geese, swans, pigeons, and seagulls that hang out on the Providence River. Myself and others feed them regularly. I find the female mallards to be the most charming and gentle when eating out of my hand. Birds Friendship Interpersonal relations Nature Providence Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Public Contributions Description What is it all about? Crowdsourced stories, images and recordings that reflect the individual experiences of Rhode Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Write a memory, journal entry, essay, list, poem, or story below. You can attach a file below if you'd prefer. I bought myself a yoga mat around 2003 and used it regularly for a few years. However, the next time I moved, I couldn't find yoga classes I enjoyed and my practice came to a halt. I moved the mat from home to home but never looked for classes again. So the mat went untouched for a dozen years. March 26, 2020: We'd been under lockdown for 10 days and my sister in Boston texted to ask if I wanted to stretch together in the afternoons. I immediately loved the idea. Sarah stretches every morning before breakfast and she knew I'd been anxious, so this suggested activity was solely for my benefit. And it sounded so nice -- a daily check-in with someone I love PLUS motivation to move my body a bit (something I don't do enough). This was a GIFT. Nearly every day since then, we've met via video call and done a yoga video from YouTube. I put my laptop on the floor, unfurl my mat, sit down, and start a Zoom call with Sarah. We often chat first, sitting 40 miles apart on our mats and staring at our laptop screens. Then we do yoga for 15-25 minutes, and then there's often more talking. We talk about ourselves, our partners, our parents, our work. My yoga mat is now stored in the corner of the living room instead of a closet. And it's not used for simply yoga. It keeps me connected to my sister. And what could be more important than that? Date When was this created? 05/19/2020 Location Where was this item created? 05/19/2020 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Writing about my yoga mat Creator Who created this item? Claire Uziel Language A language of the resource English Description What is it all about? How my yoga mat has become important during the lockdown Anxiety Families Internet Interpersonal relations Social distancing Yoga (exercise) https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/228ae3584c1b0d55f29efa6c2b31ab0a.jpg 51f32bdc00dbe95d77e234703b7a59fd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Public Contributions Description What is it all about? Crowdsourced stories, images and recordings that reflect the individual experiences of Rhode Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Still Image This could include any kind of visual item. For example: photographs, paintings, drawings or maps. Creator Who created this item? This might be you or someone else. Please list the full name or "anonymous" if you prefer Claire Uziel Date When was this created? 05/19/2020 Location Where was this item created? Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, RI Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Photo of sign at Dunkin' Donuts Center Description What is it all about? Digital sign outside the Dunkin' Donuts Center with the phone number for the Rhode Island COVID-19 Info Line Downtown Providence Signs https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/bbc6982d160e61c13b8cb72996177c4a.jpg 5b4b75feb6ff2c1f1e75cae0d0b981cf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Public Contributions Description What is it all about? Crowdsourced stories, images and recordings that reflect the individual experiences of Rhode Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Still Image This could include any kind of visual item. For example: photographs, paintings, drawings or maps. Creator Who created this item? This might be you or someone else. Please list the full name or "anonymous" if you prefer Nick Charello Date When was this created? May 11, 2020 Location Where was this item created? Burrillville, RI Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Eastern Bluebirds of Burrillville Description What is it all about? Another contributor who's discovered the joy of birdwatching as a result of the current state of affairs! My fiancé and I recently moved to Burrillville so it's woodsy and full of critters around our house, including so many beautiful birds. We've already seen some orioles, we put up finch feeders so now we are getting lots of goldfinches, and we're also getting regular visits from a few Eastern Bluebirds like this one. Neither one of us had ever seen one before this! Birds Burrillville Nature Yards https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/7c983adf24440b9942eddf614b72a493.JPG ebcef8ca4b749314e44ea9b49682cecd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Public Contributions Description What is it all about? Crowdsourced stories, images and recordings that reflect the individual experiences of Rhode Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Still Image This could include any kind of visual item. For example: photographs, paintings, drawings or maps. Creator Who created this item? This might be you or someone else. Please list the full name or "anonymous" if you prefer Kate Wells Date When was this created? 5/18/20 Location Where was this item created? Cranston, RI Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Sewing Machine Description What is it all about? I've had my sewing machine for many years, but it's taken on a new meaning during the pandemic as I've been making masks. My fabric stash - usually used for quilts - is now being used to make masks for family, neighbors and friends. It's hard to believe that in 2020, PPE is being made and shared by people using their home sewing machines and 3D printers. Cranston Masks Sewing Sewing machines Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Public Contributions Description What is it all about? Crowdsourced stories, images and recordings that reflect the individual experiences of Rhode Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Write a memory, journal entry, essay, list, poem, or story below. You can attach a file below if you'd prefer. I wish I could tell you this global pandemic has allowed me to take the time to improve upon myself. This, however, would be a big, fat lie. I am devastated. I am thankful that no one I know is sick, but that doesn’t change the fact that I cry myself to sleep every other night. I assume a lot of people reflect on pre-corona times as better times, but for me it all blends together. I was struggling before this pandemic exploded in my face. Still, however, the future gave me hope. Growing up, I always bragged about having the coolest graduation year, 2020. Go figure, huh. I wanted to wear a cap and gown. I wanted to make my family proud. I wanted to celebrate with my friends. Instead, I have not seen them in months. I can not help but feel like time is running out. I do not want to be six feet apart anymore. I want a hug. This was supposed to be a magical time, but I feel as though I am in a horror movie instead of a fantasy film. I want this nightmare to end. I want to feel proud of four years of hard work instead of spending what’s supposed to be the final home stretch of my education in despair. Instead of mastering a new skill, my bad habits have only gotten worse. Distance learning does not work for me. I’ve become a master procrastinator. That, however, isn’t even the worst of it. It’s so easy to go insane when you have all the time in the world to overthink. I beat myself up all day. My inner voice is relentless. I wish it would just shut up, but alas I feel as though I am constantly in a battle with myself, my worst enemy. Do not be so hard on yourself, everyone says. They are right, but I never listen. Every day, I set my alarm for early in the morning so that I can wake up and have a fresh start. I think of elaborate plans to become someone that meditates in the morning and goes on runs. Nonetheless, I always wake at noon and feel guilty that I failed to execute the unrealistic endeavors I dreamt of the night before. I know I can not control this virus, but you’d think I could at least control myself. Location Where was this item created? East Greenwich, RI Language What language is it in? English Description What is it about? This reflection is an insight as to what the thoughts of a grieving high school graduate look like during this time. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Reflection on COVID-19 from The Perspective Of A Sad Teen Creator Who created this item? Carly Stange Depression (Mental state) Distance education East Greenwich Graduation ceremonies High School seniors High schools Loss Mental health Students Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Public Contributions Description What is it all about? Crowdsourced stories, images and recordings that reflect the individual experiences of Rhode Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Write a memory, journal entry, essay, list, poem, or story below. You can attach a file below if you'd prefer. I mean to take my phone out to the trampoline Every afternoon when the kids and I do our bouncing When we collapse in a heap on our backs, breathless The tree above looks different every time After all, it's spring, so the buds, that were at first imperceptible, Then tiny fists both crushing and nursing something within Are now exploding with tiny flowers. If I had my phone, I could take a picture every afternoon And record each infinitesimal change while lying on my back. Or, on two days that it looks almost unchanged How the clouds behind the branches moved, made new shapes. But those pictures would miss all the rainy days when we stared out the windows and the giggles, the games we invented The fear, boredom, and lonesomeness. Besides, should I always have my phone at my hip? With all the news and numbers and words. Because it's not just for the trees or the kids or the giggling: When I'm at the apex of one bounce, before the rebound and the creaking strain of springs, There is no tether. Location Where was this item created? Wakefield, RI Language What language is it in? English Description What is it about? Poem aboutlock down with children Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Poem about lockdown with children Creator Who created this item? Jaime Palter Cellular telephones Children Families Parents Poetry Stay at home https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/57680f928be4fb09cb1f3c625685768d.mp4 b2b8c7bc2ce62509554c31597122f693 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Public Contributions Description What is it all about? Crowdsourced stories, images and recordings that reflect the individual experiences of Rhode Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Location Where was this item created? Our temporary offices Language What language is it in? English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? URI Counseling Center Makes Friends Parody for students Creator Who created this item? URI Counseling Center Description What is it all about? The URI Counseling Center staff found a fun and "friendly" way to let students know that, "We Are Here For You" We re-wrote and recorded the lyrics/music to the Friends theme song, put our egos aside and got a little silly -- all to put a smile on the faces of our students, staff and faculty. Date When was this item created? 2020-04-27 Employees Employment Mental health Students Universities & colleges University of Rhode Island https://ricovidarchive.rihs.org/files/original/8135e1b5db93ec62b00a70ea0230d071.jpg 6a58bd912a5046bda4daf37d872f285b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? Public Contributions Description What is it all about? Crowdsourced stories, images and recordings that reflect the individual experiences of Rhode Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Still Image This could include any kind of visual item. For example: photographs, paintings, drawings or maps. Creator Who created this item? This might be you or someone else. Please list the full name or "anonymous" if you prefer Claire Uziel Date When was this created? 05/15/2020 Location Where was this item created? Harrison Street, Providence Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title What would you title this item? photo of giraffe version of RI Bear Hunt window Description What is it all about? People around the country are putting bears in their windows for children (or anyone) to look for while outside in their neighborhoods. This window on Harrison Street in Providence is, however, full of giraffes, making for a fun sight while out on a walk. Children Providence Stuffed animals Windows