On this day, the people found new ways to remain connected, show care, and celebrate birthdays, even though most stayed at home, practicing social distancing. Some baked home-made

In an interview with The New York Times today, Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was asked at which point it

Friday taunted Lexingtonians with summer-like sunshine and back-yard barbeque smells. And the counting of days until the next baby is born. While taking these pictures, we found ourselves

As spring break draws to a close in Lexington, kids and parents alike are getting a bit restless. Many hold out hope schools will reopen in May. And

Among things that happened in Lexington, KY this weekend were: *A Front Yard Art Show. The organizers cautioned on FB: “This is a socially distanced event so please

Today Governor Andy Beshear called on Kentuckians to donate or manufacture Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). PPE donations are now being accepted at 16 Kentucky State Police posts and

Among the people Kurt and I photographed today were Samantha and her son King. Tonight, instead of crafting our own words to reflect on the goings on of

During his 5 PM address this evening, Governor Beshear assured Kentuckians that though it’s going to get worse before it gets better, the pandemic won’t last forever. “We

On this Thursday, temperatures all over Kentucky dropped by 20 degrees, but the sun kept shining with crystal-clear brightness. It illuminated more teddy bears in first- and second-floor

While taking these pictures, Kremena and I met two Goldendoodles, spotted a set of cornhole boards hung high on a pole like yard decorations, and admired a back-yard

As Lexington nears the end of our first month of social distancing, Kurt and I encounter a lot more quiet and introspection during our daily photo trips. At

Today, Christians around the world celebrate Easter. Though for many the day feels disrupted and diminished by the global health crisis we are experiencing, the story of Easter

During his 5 PM address to the Commonwealth of Kentucky this evening, Governor Beshear announced that the deaths attributed to COVID-19 in the state have surpassed 100. He

Tuesday morning brought snow flurries to Lexington. White flakes swirled through cold air made to feel icy against cheeks used to sunny warmth. When the sun broke through

Today protesters disrupted Governor Beshear as he announced 7 new COVID-19 deaths and 88 new cases in Kentucky. Angry at the state’s social distancing mandate, the protesters waved

Kremena and I began photographing our fellow Lexingtonians practicing social distancing exactly one month ago. One month ago, local universities and public schools closed, as did restaurants, bars,

Among the people Kurt and I photographed yesterday were Sav and Rachel, and their daughters Diaka and Kanny. Today we share the words of Diaka, as she reflects

On the eve of the end of the fifth week of social distancing in Lexington, more folks are beginning to publicly ask for advice about coping with daily

On Friday, Governor Beshear announced 7 benchmarks that will be used to determine when and how Kentucky will reopen again. To many, the very existence of benchmarks signaled

On this Monday, Governor Andy Beshear announced news that, he thought, shouldn’t have come as a surprise to anyone: he recommended that Kentucky schools remain closed for in-person

In the next few weeks the Supreme Court will rule on whether the Trump administration can roll back a program meant to protect more than 700,000 Dreamers from

Today is Earth Day. And so we are called to use all the tools we have available to change our lives and change our world, not for one

During Governor Beshear’s coronavirus update this evening, Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack announced that some non-urgent and emergent healthcare services, diagnostic services, radiology and lab services will

Today millions of Muslims around the world mark the start of Ramadan. To them we say Ramadan Kareem! رمضان كريم May this Ramadan be a blessed month for

On this Saturday, sparkling blue skies and dense clouds dripping with rain chased each other over Lexington. Beneath them, the people took neighborhood walks, sat on porches, planted

At the end of the sixth week of living socially distant lives in Lexington, Kentucky, we share our gratitude for public-school teachers in Kentucky and everywhere else. Dear

Today Governor Beshear announced that everybody going out in public will have to start wearing a mask by May 11. “It’s going to look strange and it’s going

Today, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton presented her budget proposal for the city’s upcoming fiscal year. To make up for a predicted $40 million revenue shortfall, Gorton proposed major

It is always the right time to read a poem, but especially during a National Poetry Month caught in a global pandemic. And so at the end of

On this rainy Thursday, some of the best news in Lexington, Kentucky was delivered by the city’s department of Parks & Recreation: two local parks, Raven Run and