Close Encounter(s) of (the) Covid (kind) by Lynn Joyce

As I hear about the surge of Omicron multiplying exponentially each day, and testing sites being overrun, I decided to share our personal experience with this variant. It is certainly not to make light of the situation, but an attempt to ease the mind of others. A week before Christmas, one of the kids  woke up and complained of a stuffy nose and scratchy throat (similar to the start of an allergy flare up or typical… Continue Reading Close Encounter(s) of (the) Covid (kind) by Lynn Joyce

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COVID-19 Pandemic at the Holy Name Medical Center – A photo journey by Jeff Rhode, Holy Name Medical Center

When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the U.S., Jeff Rhode embedded with the frontline staff inside Holy Name Medical Center to document milestones and moments that unfolded over the course of the year. Between March of 2020 through June of 2021 Jeff continues to share images and video with media outlets all over the globe. The goals were to illustrate the incredible dedication and compassion of healthcare workers, while also raising awareness about the severity… Continue Reading COVID-19 Pandemic at the Holy Name Medical Center – A photo journey by Jeff Rhode, Holy Name Medical Center

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2020- Discovering Our Strength Within by Joyce Yabut

A lot has happened since I wrote my first Journal Entry back in mid-2020. There were many things I regretted not doing- one of which was proof reading my first Journal Entry before submitting it to be archived!  Hopefully, those who read it will put it down to my obvious anxiety at that time.  I noted on my first journal entry that I got laid off from a job of 11 years. It was a… Continue Reading 2020- Discovering Our Strength Within by Joyce Yabut

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PANDEMIC FRUSTRATION by Peggy Gerber

Another day of isolation,another day of deep frustrationfor a vile virus we can’t comprehend.When will this pestilent pandemic end?  One more day of bone crushing fear,one more day we’re destined to bearthis soul sucking dread that we won’t survive.We’re fighting like tigers to just stay alive.  After seven long months we still sit at home,shrinking like Autumn leaves, withering alone,but like new born babes we crave human touch,FaceTime and Zoom calls are just not enough. … Continue Reading PANDEMIC FRUSTRATION by Peggy Gerber

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MY LIGHT WILL SHINE by DiAna Christine

Between the stardust in the multi-colored nebula, She would breathe along the waves of the music that came from the spiraling winds of planets and stars moving in their orbital dance. This is her joy, her passion, watching the birth and transformation of the heavens. Then it came. The voice. “It is time dear BeLoved.” She knew this voice and She knew what it meant. She had passed by the blue one many times. She… Continue Reading MY LIGHT WILL SHINE by DiAna Christine

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Channeling grief into joy. Losing a family pet during quarantine inspires a new take on an old tradition by the Filipino American Society of Teaneck

Summary: During COVID-19, the Filipino American Society of Teaneck gathered via Zoom to continue their tradition of praying the rosary together during the month of May. Teaneck residents Dionisio and Aurora Valones were inspired to bring the community together after the loss of their pet during the quarantine.  Every month of May, friends and families in the community organization Filipino American Society of Teaneck (FAST) gather and pray the rosary at a different family’s house… Continue Reading Channeling grief into joy. Losing a family pet during quarantine inspires a new take on an old tradition by the Filipino American Society of Teaneck

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