People - Arlington Magazine

When Covid-19 interrupted plans to honor this American hero with a proper retirement ceremony at Fort Myer, we knew we had to step up.

"Being able to read and write more helps me with the uncertainty of the crisis and is also the gift of the crisis."

"All I knew growing up was apartment living. There was always a dish-drain rack."

“With eternal love to my wife, Shannon—and all who’ve magnified the best of us—on this 20th anniversary of our marriage.”

"Back in grad school I was an extrovert. I'm different now. The quarantine has definitely brought out the introvert in me."

"Giving birth to your first child is an exciting and nerve-racking experience. Now throw in a pandemic."

I stopped learning my parents' native tongue at a young age. Now I regret it.

"Will our dogs need grief therapy after we all go back to work? Or will they be relieved?"

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"The world stops for hours as I create new paintings. Art has always been my therapy."

Scenes from a middle school theater production: "We have now been in online rehearsals for about four weeks."

"Each time I start class and their names and faces pop up, I let go of the breath I didn’t know I was holding."

"The bus stop visits with kids have stopped. Our puppy is despondent."