We are living in extraordinary times. Let’s come together to record our observations, experiences, and thoughts about this pandemic while it is happening and changing for us. If we wait until it is all over, we will miss the nuances of our day-to-day experiences. At the Museum we have set up a recorded line to capture what will be the oral history of our community. Call (503) 505-6281 to leave a short, 2-4 minute observation from your experience.
Prompts for your piece:
- What are some of the activities that seemed normal to you three weeks ago—where you shopped, ate, gathered for coffee or happy hour—that sound impossible for today?
- What are new arrivals in our vocabulary—phrases we would not have used or even understood in February?
- How has your life been affected?
- How is your family reacting? Your neighbors?
- How are you working? Raising your kids? Getting exercise?
- What are you doing for Shabbat? For Pesach?
- Tell us about the sights, smells, and sounds of your life in isolation.
- Or, if you are on the front lines, tell us about how the pandemic looks to you.
- Any story that you want to share?