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Posted on Nov. 13, 2020
(Alex Kormann ’19)
Navigating the crosswalk is not much of a challenge. (Grant Halverson ’93)
The hymns were sung this way at a virtual-only Chapel of the Cross by Michael Smith ’16 (’18 MA). (Grant Halverson ’93)
Looking down at the Columbia intersection in the evening, bustling gave way to casual. (Alex Kormann ’19)
What passed for a busy evening on a Columbia corner. (Alex Kormann ’19)
This may be the perfect time for a new pastime. (Grant Halverson ’93)
Yelling your orders in the bar took on a new masked urgency. (Alex Kormann ’19)
The fine line between discreet and lonely at a construction site stand. (Alex Kormann ’19)
Sutton’s outdoors — an idea that could stick? (Grant Halverson ’93)
For two friends walking in the 100 block, there was nothing but their reflections to make it a crowd. (Alex Kormann ’19)
The Varsity: Always good for inspiration. (Grant Halverson ’93)
Makeshift hand sanitizers were a new feature of the street. (Alex Kormann ’19)
With fewer parking spots needed, there was an extra lane for social distancing. (Grant Halverson ’93)
Then the extra lane was empty. (Grant Halverson ’93)
And, on this day, the sidewalk cafe, too. (Grant Halverson ’93)
Chicken biscuits and veggies waited in the neon glow of the perpetually open Time-Out. (Alex Kormann ’19)
A popular sub shop still could attract the lunchtimers who had to be out — or had to get out. (Grant Halverson ’93)
If George can mask, how could we not? (Grant Halverson ’93)
A blue mask for Michael. (Grant Halverson ’93)
Lunch for one on the popular corner. (Grant Halverson ’93)
Timeless words as we contemplate how much more time it will take. (Grant Halverson ’93)
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Photos by Alex Kormann ’19 and Grant Halverson ’93

The main street of your home away from home is mainly quiet and eerily low-energy, like a jigsaw puzzle whose pieces are scattered and waiting to be connected.

(Click on the image to enlarge.)

 

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