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1. PANDEMIC PROTEST Picture of citizens of Kentucky protesting for Black Lives in response to the recent deaths of African American Males. Lexington, submitted by Quisha Ray

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3. HOW MUCH LONGER? The endless boredom of house restraint and lying on the bed watching television. Lexington, submitted by Janet Holloway

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7. GROCERY RUN The symbolism of the mask is not lost on its functionality. Wear it for your own safety if compassion for others is not enough. Louisville, submitted by Erica Lewis

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10. PATRIOT Louisville, submitted by Zach Drury

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13. ASKING THE MAN UPSTAIRS FOR SOME HELP #1 Every day at noon, emotional Baptist Floyd nurses go outside during the pandemic and ask the man upstairs for help with a prayer. New Albany, submitted by Frank Stamper

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16. INSIDE OUTSIDE Longing to go out, staying safe inside. Lexington, submitted by Marcia Hopkins

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19. WINSTON Winston, my dog, took it upon himself to wake me up for my zoom class. That big lump in the corner is me, hence I missed class that day. Lexington, submitted by Jordan Vescio

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22. WHIP COVID, WHIP IT GOOD I saw a humorous way to be safe in the face of the Covid 19 pandemic. This will be my costume of choice when I go out with friends. Lexington, submitted by Teresa Rakes

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25. CLOCK Never take time for granted especially during these times. Winchester, submitted by Theresa Fain

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28. PANDEMIC VOICE RECITAL Normally a gathering of families and singers, pandemic Voice Recital looks very different. Lexington, submitted by Megan Winfield

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31. TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL My 3-year old great grandson loves his mask and wears it when he goes out. Irvine, submitted by Barbara Napier

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34. COVID SUMMER Isolation can be fun. Not easy for kids who miss frolicking with their friends, spending hours in a pool alone playing and splashing until mom calls them in. Covid Summer. Lexington, submitted by Jill Farfan

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37. MASKED #3 Lexington, submitted by Pat Gerhard

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40. GHOSTS IN THE PLAYGROUND While walking the neighborhood one evening I noticed they had put a sign on a playground closed due to covid. The silence was eerie. Lexington, submitted by Cheryle Walton

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43. MASK UP Yard Art sign for my front porch. 6’ x 4.5’ Lexington, submitted by Marianna McDonald

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46. THINKING OF BRIGHTER DAYS Brooke and Zeus hanging out. Lexington, submitted by Marcia Cone

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49. COVID 19 BRIDE AND GROOM The wedding was rescheduled from May at 21c Museum Hotel to a safer outdoor venue at the Talon Winery … socially distanced seating observed. Lexington, submitted by Chase Clark

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52. MASKED HIKERS When Raven Run Nature Sanctuary reopened to limited crowds, each hiker needed a pre-scheduled time slot and mask. Lexington, submitted by Jayne Moore Waldrop

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55. MARCH MASK 2020 I started the pandemic with a sock for a mask; then I used a cooling cloth, a DIY mask a pal gave me then this black mask arrived… from China!! Lexington, submitted by Kimberly Thomas

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58. MASK UP FRIENDS Photo of one of our favorite coffee spots in Lexington, KY. Lexington, submitted by Kenzie Dickens

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63. COVID BIRTHDAY BOURBON My birthday celebration was different this year distancing but still very enjoyable. Lexington, submitted by Ric Stofer

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66. FAITH OVER FEAR Glasgow, KY on the Square. Glasgow, submitted by Eric Spangler

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69. SOCIALLY DISTANT Wide open spaces at Masterson Station Park. Lexington, submitted by Analisa Wagoner

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72. ONE SHOPPER PER HOUSEHOLD Trader Joe’s in Louisville limited shoppers in its store during the Pandemic. The store only allowed one shopper per household. An unidentified employee is in the background wearing a face shield. Louisville, submitted by Kelly Davenport
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2. HERDING FROM HOME Canine interpretation of working safely from home. Midway, submitted by Danielle Doth

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5. THREE OLD FRIENDS Getting together and trying to figure out how to be socially distant. Lexington, submitted by Janet Holloway

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8. MASKED UNCERTAINTY My boys trying on their masks for the first time – curious and uncertain. Radcliff, submitted by Brittany Rossell

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11. HOARDER Louisville, submitted by Zach Drury

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14. ASKING THE MAN UPSTAIRS FOR SOME HELP #2 New Albany, submitted by Frank Stamper

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17. ALL THAT TRAINING WASN’T FOR NOTHING Due to Covid-19 my sister and her boyfriend were unable to participate in a half-marathon in Cincinnati. So… they decided to make up one for themselves. They won first place! Lexington, submitted by Jordan Vescio

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20. GETTING RIGHT WITH GOD Spied this incredible deal at the Southland ReStore on Feb 15. Had I known what was coming I’d have bought them all. You want the right Religion in these times. Lexington, submitted by Don Ament

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23. KING CRIMSON FOR A DAY Showing off a mask featuring the cover art to the 1969 debut album by King Crimson “In the Court of the Crimson King” Lexington, submitted by Walter Tunis

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26. FIRST HAIRCUT My dad’s long-awaited haircut in quarantine and my step dad’s long-dreaded first time cutting hair. Lexington, submitted by Levi House

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29. SOCIAL DISTANCING DINNER WITH MOM It was my mother’s 73rd birthday, so I brought her some Indian food and we enjoyed it outside, 6 feet away. Not the most idea birthday, but grateful. Lexington, submitted by Michael Barnes

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32. MASK UP TOGETHER Doing my part during Covid-19 to protect myself, my loved ones and fellow humans … that’s why we should #mask up together. Frankfort, submitted by Devan Carpenter

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35. MASKED I believe it’s important to advocate for BLM. Lexington, submitted by Pat Gerhard

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38. LAUGHTER IS GOOD MEDICINE Mask created by Jaqui Linder with hopes to make a stressed friend laugh. May this photo of the mask modeled by her bring a moment of levity to others too. Nonesuch, submitted by Jeff Gitlin

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41. LOVE UNDERFOOT Children all over have left their feelings through chalk on area sidewalks. Spreading love in this time of uneasiness. Lexington, submitted by Cheryle Walton

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44. BLACK LIVES MATTER PROTEST, WHITESBURG, KY Taken during the Black Lives Matter protest in Whitesburg, KY after George Floyd and Breonna Taylor’s murders. Whitesburg, submitted by Lacy Hale

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47. BIRD IN THE HAND Mourning for those we’ve lost. Lexington, submitted by Marcia Cone

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50. HAPPY BIRTHDAY POPPY Ralph T. Waldrop celebrates his 98th birthday via zoom with his children and grandchildren. Mayfield, submitted by Jayne Moore Waldrop

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53. MADE A MASK I’m a basketry artist and wanted to express my mask wearing mood in a reed and bead creation. Paris, submitted by Elizabeth Runyon

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56. SEA OF ZINNIAS A Greensburg resident takes a break from the pandemic to share some joy in a sea of zinnias. Greensburg, submitted by Virginia Lee Alcott

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59. BEAR Found this extra large bear waiting for visitors in downtown Versailles, KY. Versailles, submitted by Kenzie Dickens

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60. HOPING TO SEE YOU SOON Took this photo on a stroll through a very empty downtown Lexington during quarantine. Lexington, submitted by Kenzie Dickens

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61. LIFESAVERS A lump forms in my throat every time I drive under this overpass. Lexington, submitted by Helen Riley

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64. MAGGIE SAYS HI During the shutdown period I spent time out back. Often my neighbor’s dog Maggie would come and say hello through the hole in the fence. Lexington, submitted by Eric Spangler

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67. KENTUCKY’S FINEST Henley the therapy dog stopped by Holly Hill Inn to pick up a curbside order and was greeted by Chef Ouita Michel. Midway, submitted by Eric Spangler

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70. FIND YOUR HAPPY Yard Art Project. Lexington, submitted by Analisa Wagoner

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73. DON’T TAKE A SEAT – EMPTY WAITING ROOM During the pandemic patients were not allowed to sit in a doctor’s waiting room, instead they sat in their cars or on a sidewalk until they were called to come in. Louisville, submitted by Kelly Davenport

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75. PORCHLIGHT My new green porchlight/ makes a halo for your head/ as you join the dark. Lexington, submitted by Kevin Nance
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3. CORONAGLOVES #1 As we fight this unseen adversary, the tools of the fight are left on the battlefield – the parking lots and parks of our communities. Highland Heights, submitted by Matthew Albritton

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6. STILLNESS One of the great challenges/rewards of the pandemic has been the ceasing of the ever-going schedule. It has been replaced however with the awareness of the peace found in stillness. Georgetown, submitted by Holly Graham

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9. COVID 19 - STILL LIFE While out walking I saw this large assortment of boxes and thought this speaks to how we have changed shopping habits. I’ve ordered more than I have ever done before. Lexington, submitted by Cheryle Walton

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12. VICTORY (OVER PANDEMIC) GARDEN Tending a large garden of beans, southern peas, okra, pie pumpkins and winter squash to donate to Lexington’s hungry. Lexington, submitted by Rebecca Glasscock

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15. ASKING THE MAN UPSTAIRS FOR SOME HELP #3 New Albany, submitted by Frank Stamper

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18. FRIENDLY REMINDER As my family and I were driving downtown I caught a glimpse of a friendly reminder. Lexington, submitted by Jordan Vescio

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21. GRADUATION I had just started shoulder rehab when Govid-19 hit. Switching to Telehealth physical therapy was weird but my trainer was awesome. Conquering the world here on graduation day. Lexington, submitted by Don Ament

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24. THE DAY THE NOVELTY OF ZOOM WORE OFF Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Committee work continues through the pandemic. We are working on the plan for Latrobe’s Pope Villa restoration with more enthusiasm than what this photo shows! Lexington, submitted by Janie Fergus

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27. TENDER My grandpa learned to cut hair as a boy and dreamed of being a barber. He ended up getting to live his dream temporarily, as he coincidentally was ordered to cut hair for soldiers in his barracks in the army. This is a picture of his most recent hair cut as a result of the lockdown/quarantine. London, submitted by Levi House

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30. WEAR YOUR MASK Franklin, submitted by Susan Creaney

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33. A LONELY DEATH Watching my grandma’s funeral from a car with her husband and two daughters. Somerset, submitted by Laura Wells

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36. MASKED #2 Lexington, submitted by Pat Gerhard

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39. MOVEABLE FEAST LEXINGTON VOLUNTEER Moveable Feast Lexington prepares and delivers fresh, nutrious meals to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, or under hospice care, as well as caregivers and dependent children. John is a volunteer. Lexington,submitted by Teresa Thompson

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42. WHAT, NO TOILET PAPER? On March 13, 2020 I went shopping to pick up a few things for Mom, obviously I waited too long to get her any paper products. Lexington, submitted by Connie Tucker

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45. HANGING ON TO HOPE The clouds and bright sky represent hope and healing for Kentuckians. The seven masks hanging on the clothesline represent seven months of Covid-19. Kentuckians are strong and we will overcome! Knob Lick, submitted by Theresa Smith

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48. THE CREATION OF A NEW SOCIAL DISTANCE Like the distance between God and Adam, the distance between humanity and nature is infinite despite my striving to find a replacement for social interactions, such as gardening. Lexington, submitted by Zachary Hall

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51. COVID BREAD With luck we found flour and yeast at the grocery and joined in the pandemic bread-baking frenzy. Lexington, submitted by Jayne Moore Waldrop

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54. COVID WRITER Tours cancelled? This writer releases her book early to spread light in a time of darkness. Lexington, submitted by Elizabeth Beck

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57. BACK TO THE FUSCHIA Many people have talked to me about “what if…” before Covid-19. What if I had spent more time with family and friends? What if I had been able to run that last race? What if I… Greensburg, submitted by Virginia Lee Alcott


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62. SELFIE After the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor I talked to local black owned businesses about what I could do. My arms were numbed and I had no work due to covid-19. The mural spoke to many as people began to add their names and the names of those killed by law enforcement. Bowling Green, submitted by Andee Rudloff

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65. ANONYMOUS During the shutdown period I was taking my dog for a walk and saw someone hiding behind a mailbox… Little did I know. Lexington, submitted by Eric Spangler

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68. GREEN LIGHT REFLECTIONS Worley the cat reflected in the green light of our times. Lexington, submitted by Analisa Wagoner

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71. HOPEFUL Lexington

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74. GIRL POWER! SOCIALLY DISANCED PATIO WORKOUTS Our new normal. Trainer Kim Davis leading neighbors and good friends in weekly workouts on the patio has helped keep us fit and focused. Who would ever have dreamed it? Lexington, submitted by Janie Fergus

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76. DAILY TESTING SITE SET-UP Tent, chairs, table, swabs, computers - every morning routine. Cars already lined up snaking through the parking lot. Lexington, submitted by Helen Riley
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VLF (Virus Liberation Front) MEMBER PRACTICING SOCIAL DISTANCING To honor social distancing we go in search of natural areas where few people are choosing to go. Lancaster, submitted by David Fitts
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ESSENTIAL PRODUCT SHORTAGE Lexington, submitted by Clifton Goss
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