Stories and Reflections
People of Rochester - Megan
I met Megan in the Park Avenue area. She was enjoying a warm, sunny, spring day in Goodwin Park, after work.
People of Rochester - Kelly
Kelly is family, and when she learned that I was looking for people to share their pandemic experiences, she volunteered…
People of Rochester - Lin
Lin is the first person I've talked to who tested positive for the coronavirus…
People of Rochester - Charlie
Charlie's been working during the lockdown. He has a part-time job in a liquor store, an essential business…
People of Rochester - Tony and Jazmin
Tony and Jazmin are married. When I met them on the lawn of the Memorial Art Gallery, they were wearing masks, and for most of our conversation they kept the masks on.
People of Rochester - Marika
Marika's from Colorado, and she came out here five years ago to visit a couple of cousins who live in Rochester.
People of Rochester - Kerry
I met Kerry while he was sitting between blossoming Magnolia trees in the Oxford Street median, writing on his laptop…
People of Rochester at the Rochester Public Market
The Rochester Public Market is one of my favorite locations in the city...
People of Rochester - Hannah
i met Hannah sitting on the lawn in front of the Memorial Art Gallery…
People of Rochester - Sharon
Sharon was the subject of my last, indoor, portrait-photo session before social distancing kicked in.
People of Rochester - Beth
I was out for a walk with Donna, and we noticed Beth sitting on a porch looking at her phone.
People of Rochester - Jen
Jen is Rob's neighbor. She lives in a second floor apartment next door to Rob…
People of Rochester - Rob
My friendship with Rob spans several decades. We met when I was a student at SUNY Geneseo, and he…