Sidewalk portraits of those who come by.
Photo by Rich Saal Photography
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“I’ve been doing more running outside,” says Whitney Brasel, left. Her partner, Caitlin Clarke, adds, “We usually travel on weekends and it’s been nice to get to know Springfield and watch the season change. I can’t leave so I’ve been coloring a lot and doing lots of puzzles.” Louie, an Aussiedoodle, has been joining them on walks. -
Jane Lambert, 8 years old, unlicensed driver. -
Kate Lambert has been getting around in a wheelchair. On the first day when Barnes Hospital in St.Louis was doing elective surgeries, she had a procedure to remove plates that were implanted when she broke both tibia in a skiing accident in 2018. -
“I texted all the kids’ teachers, “You clearly don’t get paid enough.”” — Grainne Mahoney, Olaith Mahoney and Marty, 100% mutt -
“It’s nice to have all of you around and not have sports commitments.” -Andy Lambert, with three of his five daughters Hannah, Caroline and Grace. -
“I can’t believe all the new people walking with their dogs.” -Teresa Creviston with Brutus, a Manchester Terrier. -
“I think these are called vanilla flowers and they smell like vanilla.” — Norah Nevins -
“I talk to myself a lot. Sometimes I sneak out. Oh my God! I got stuck in the mud when I went out to the country and got off the main road. $300 later I was pulled out. Now I just ride around town.” — Pat Kenny -
“There are a lot more neighbors talking to each other. Seeing spring happen has been cool. I’m usually so busy in the spring. I’m healthier than I’ve ever been, physically and emotionally. I’ve been cooking a lot. Cooking enough in two months to last five years for me. And biking. I bike a lot.” — Kyle Muskopf -
“Walking the neighborhood is good because you’re not getting outside. I get up, get coffee and go to the basement to work. The dogs get us out.” – Rachel Medina with her husband Angel and their son, Jordi, with Daisy and Sherman -
“I was sitting around and knew I needed to do something so I cleaned out the basement and made an indoor walking trail. I walk five miles every morning.” — Angela Bradley -
“I’ve walked my dogs every day for 14 years. I’ve noticed more people who I don’t know.” -Lesa Myer -
“My little brother just moved to Phoenix and he rolled all the time. Now I have them (Rollerblades), and my son, my girlfriend and her daughter do, too. I’ve been one of the very blessed ones, keeping busy and not being stuck inside.” — Blake Nibbe -
“We always take our dog on an afternoon walk. It hasn’t always been such a formal family arrangement.” -Livia Savit and her husband, Gavriel with their daughter, Lily, and Yitz. -
“It’s been kind of good to have an online chemistry lab because it’s only one hour a week. On campus it would have been four hours.” — Allison Teichman, cooling down after a run in Washington Park. Teichman is a Carleton College student finishing her semester at home. -
“I’ve gained a little weight because Fit Club is closed. I used to swim three times a week, but not anymore. All I can do now is ride my bike, but that’s okay.” -David Smith -
“We cook more because we have the time now because I don’t have to commute to school (in Champaign)” — Brooke Marcure and daughter Ellie Hasenyager (22 months) -
Friends Nakiya Crawford, left, and Nia Davis. -
“It’s been so dull that this kind of picked me up!” — Marsha Ramsay, about being asked to pose for a portrait. -
“We moved. We have all the time in the world, so why not? We adopted the dog two weeks ago because its owner couldn’t work, take care of the kids, and walk him. Three Twigs bakery officially opened. I take orders. So we moved, got a dog, and I started a new job.” — Melissa Wolff, Andrew Wolff, Alexander Acs and Spartucus, a husky-shepherd mix -
“I did some dibbling and dabbling in cooking.” -Gretta McIntyre -
Tricia Copeland and grandson Malachi Contstant, 2. -
“We’ve been riding bikes like nobody’s business. We call ourselves the ‘Rona Riders.” -Ashley Grubb and A.J. Peterson -
“We definitely have more meals at home. Cooking; it’s good. Probably better. The best so far is grilled cheese tomato casserole. It’s delicious.” — Ashley Mosely and Jeff Hommert -
“Cutting a giant hole in the wall for a second laundry room.” — Jeff Nevins, during a break from his project for a hug from his daughter Norah, 4 -
“Watching church on TV. That’s my low. Family Mass on the couch is unique.” — Theresa Lambert and Scout, a Bernese Mountain Dog -
“I picked up biking this summer and it’s my way to get out of the house since I’m working from home (during the stay-at-home order).”— Stephanie Wells
