
Sarah and Richard
Richard and Sarah: “We’re both conservatory-trained classical musicians, but don’t spend most of our days playing any more. We talk all the time about how the things we

Hiroke and Amane
Amane graduated from Lafayette High School and is in the National Honor Society. She leaves for Japan next week, where she’ll take an exam, hoping to study at

Justin and Christine
Christine Louise Stanley is Member of the Defense Research Institute and the National Bar Association. She is At-Large Representative to the Young Lawyers Division of the Kentucky Bar

John and Kim
John Ferguson and Kim Conlee are musicians and artists in Lexington, Kentucky. Kim performs with Bear Medicine, Jeanne Vomit-Terror, Big Fresh, ATTEMPT, The Nativity Singers, The Rosemont Trio,

Valentin, Ellie, Liz, Izabel, Adri, and Jonathan
Adri Pulido is the owner of Polished Needle and co-founder of Festival Latino North, Lexington, KY. Narrative from original post: Valentin, Ellie, Liz, Adri, Izabel, and Jonathan: “Our world

Kelli, Jeremy, and Matt
Kelli: “We are trying to navigate this pandemic on multiple front. So much of our energy is spent on quarantining at home, trying to envision a high-school library

Cecilia and Josh
Cecilia: “Josh’s band is Bear Medicine, which I also play in. Josh also plays with Otto Helmuth’s band, and with Thirsty Boots, which is a duo with Robby

Hart, Hale, Linda, and Van
Linda: “The good thing about the pandemic is that it’s given me time to work in the garden.” Van: “And togetherness.” Linda: “LOTS of togetherness. That’s why I



Ana and Kiet With Buzz
Ana: “At first, to ease the anxiety, I took a deep dive into medical and research journals, hoping the science (or the experience of those before us) would


Chris and Robby
When we asked Robby how he is doing, this is what he offered: “In this age of fiberglass I’m searching for a gem”. –Bob Dylan Robby plays with




Genaro and Sandy
Genaro: “Being a mariachi musician in Kentucky has been a unique experience. Where I come from, Mexican culture is everywhere. Everyone speaks Spanish and mariachi and other regional

Jayce Bryson, Benjamin, Joshua, and Michael
Michael: “Why they matter? They live, they breath, they think, they learn, they laugh, they cry, they are creative, they are talented, they are smart, they ARE my