It’s approaching June, the month for honoring dads and grads, and the promise of lazy summer days. Well, until the pandemic hit.
But, dads will still be celebrated as will grads, and summer will still arrive although it may be a different experience if travel is still impossible and beaches are still off limits.
What will June and all its celebrations and inevitable staycations be like during a pandemic?
For June, please share with the IJ a six-word story — just one — about the celebrations of June. How has the pandemic impacted your daddying? What was your graduation like? What do you look forward to — or dread — this summer? Please make it a story with a beginning, middle and end, and not just six adjectives — make us laugh or cry or feel something. And please, we’ll be extremely grateful if you include your full name and your Marin hometown, write your short story in the body of the email (not in the subject line or in an attachment), use proper punctuation, check spelling and send it in sentence case — not caps or lowercase.
Send your six-word story to lifestyles@marinij.com by June 19 with “Six-Word Story” in the subject line. Then look for the stories in the June 30 lifestyles section and online.
Last month we asked readers to share a short tale about imagining the future, either one they feared or one they hoped for, post-pandemic. Here’s what they had to say.
Joyfully preparing for end of civilization. — David Hyer, Novato
Step into classroom, hug my students. — Marta Sato, Tiburon
Doves coo, but where is peace? — Martin Russell, Mill Valley
Germophobe says, “My time to shine!” — Kelli Zaehringe, San Anselmo
Alone, 60 days: feeling abandoned … again. — Gordon Nordling, Novato
Shelter in place requires a home. — Brenda Gondak, Corte Madera
Children will recall this as magical. — Eva Hellar, San Rafael
As one, we share the future. — Rose Steiner, Fairfax
What tomorrow brings today life sings. — Glenn Steiner, Fairfax
Many will have improved listening skills. — Bob Chilvers, San Rafael
Architects planned sustainable, equitable, healthful communities. — Dart Cherk, Mill Valley
Bored at home, learn new skills. — Esther Cherk, Mill Valley
Glasses and cellphone are continually misplaced. — Deirdra Rogers, Fairfax
Finally finding freedom in this fiasco. — Gigi Bibeault, San Rafael
Grieving perished victims. Sharing roses. Safe. — Vivien Bronshvag, San Rafael
Coping thanks to my puppy, Sparky. — Peggy Koorhan, San Rafael
Sheltering in place. Immobilized. What’s next? — Davi Gainer, Mill Valley
Just got accepted into Zoom University. — Jessica Bukowski, Mill Valley
Techno dinosaurs extinct, boomers turn Zoomers. — Matty Sato, Tiburon
Embrace today as tomorrow is uncertain. — Madeline Kellner, Novato
Solitude isn’t the same as loneliness. — Laura Miller, Novato
Hours spent making masks from quilt stash. — Veronica Callister, Novato
Porch Sunday, family cocktail hour, joy. — Lucy MacSwain, San Rafael
Miss hugging friends; hooray for husband. — Ruby Unger, Mill Valley
Denial, lies, truth, anger, November, Biden. — Gary Denison, Mill Valley
Mirror check: yes, mask matches blouse. — Lyssa Friedman, Mill Valley
Awaken, birds, revelation, perseverance, determination, epiphany. — Michael C. Vogel, Mill Valley
We’re all home. There is love. — Debra Fletcher, Kentfield
Strengthening connections. Loosening some. Disconnecting others. — Susan Mines, Terra Linda
Mom turned teacher. Howling even louder. — Marjorie Bukowski, Mill Valley
President leading his sheep to slaughter. — Katherine Ware, Belvedere
Practicing being retired and loving it. — Pam Berkon, Novato
Opportunities peep through COVID — new beginnings. — Ginni Saunders,
Novato
No fans in stands. Go Warriors! — Ingrid Skog, Tiburon
Light traffic; make telecommuting a habit. — Nancy Gibbs, Novato
Beloved clients: we’ll adjust, and enjoy. — Billie Forer, San Rafael
We gotta stick together, but apart. — Sam Fleeger, Marin City
Cancer care by day; home nights. — Dave and Julie Martin, Novato
The graduate, virtual diploma. No handshake. — Giovanni Soto, Mill Valley
Protect individual liberties now and always. — Judith Ann Fraser, Sausalito
Creativity spurred, connections secured, kindness prevailing. — Nancy Greenfield, Larkspur
I’m alone, getting things done; bittersweet. — Carol Galloway, San Rafael
When Home Goods opens, all better. — Vivian Joy, San Rafael
New normal abnormal; future looks scary. — Iris King, San Rafael
Buy online. Doesn’t fit. Return. Repeat. — Susan Savage, Novato
Family, friends distancing, missing my hugs. — Donna Reed, Novato
Yesterday was? Today? Gee, I forget. — Judi Schellenberg, San Rafael
Techno-cyber livelihood dispatches humanoid interface. — John Constantin Sakellar, Point Reyes Station
Divorce requests; only one so far. — Michael Watts, Ignacio
I may never shake hands again. — Frank Ridley, San Rafael
Dreamed past, unimaginable future, only now. — Erma Murphy, Mill Valley
Grieving for artists, actors and musicians. — Daniel Patrick, Mill Valley
Sunset howls. We are alone together. — Susanne Lyons, Ross
Purged freezer and pantry, exotic meals. — Edward Schulze, Novato
Mothers continue cooking with their children. — Diane Cokely, San Anselmo
What quarantine? Am I missing something? — Alta Ridley, San Rafael
Common good; growing from common ground. — Patty Riley, San Rafael
In Marin bubble; concerned for others. — Charlynn Baumsteiger, Fairfax
Trapped by fear, praying for release. — Charles Savage, Novato
EIP, PPP1, EIDL, PUA, PPP2 — whew. — Sue Torres, Fairfax
Daughter’s June wedding rescheduled to September. — Rebecca Boyett, Ignacio
Not getting used to new abnormal. — Karin Granados, San Rafael
Sorry, no new normal without vaccine. — Sharon Eide, Novato
Venturing hesitantly shopward, freedom tastes salty. — Joan Green, San Rafael
The simple life opens your eyes. — Vicky Ingrande, San Rafael
Read! “The Greatest Generation” … our future. — Madeleine Devlin, San Rafael
Nine boomers find immunity in community. — Genie Ohashi, Novato
My husband can finally come home. — Eileen Kiebala, Sausalito
Hesitation of physical contact with others. — Zola Thurston, Fairfax
Wish we were not in quarantine. — Kaitlyn Signor, San Geronimo
Garage busting full with giveaway stuff. — Jane Winter, San Rafael
Wonderful meals served at Drake Terrace. — Sue Beittel, San Rafael
Sick of sequestration? Have another beer. — Hank Simmonds, Kentfield
Taking a walk soothes the beast. — Janice Kohnhorst, San Rafael
Quarantine obligation, mundane obligations free; paradox. — Michèle van Heusden, San Rafael
Teaching, cat on lap, students Zooming. — Connie Caldwell-Granger, San Rafael
Earth gets a much needed respite. — Karla Brown, San Rafael
Work in den, walk dog again. — Brendan Fogarty, Greenbrae
The cat is happy but confused. — Gordon and Pam Parker, Mill Valley
No excuses, sort pictures. Great book. — Barbara O’Brien, San Anselmo
Sitting quietly amid birds and squirrels. — Sammy Johnson, Corte Madera
More Zoom, less traffic, kinder world. — Gailya Magdalena, Lucas Valley
Glorious sunshine, high atop a hill! — David Horning, Stinson Beach
Doing projects that won’t disturb neighbors. — Mary Geving, Woodacre
Used to volunteer; that rainbow evaporated. — John D. Schneider, San Rafael
Hoping for good, strong, wise leadership. — Barbara Tarasoff, Novato
Mom and son, three generations home. — Sarah Weller Leipsic, San Rafael
Life is precious, counting my blessings. — Chris Grogan, Novato
Photographing neighbors. Helping local charities. Winning. — Norm Levin, Terra Linda
Just met a new friend, me. — Stephanie Newhall, Corte Madera
Pandemics leave; kindness and love remain. — Heidi Meyer, San Rafael
Slow down world, breathe the air. — Bob Harvey, San Rafael
World beyond war, bending toward justice. — Maura Harvey, San Rafael
Gifts to the planet and me. — Irene Tabet, Mill Valley
Wonderful time for deferred home maintenance. — Glen Dickey, San Anselmo
Sexy legs, masked woman, hubba hubba. — Vic Brown, Novato
Restoring everyday life will save lives. — Steve Stein, Larkspur
Slowed down past streakin’ too fast. — the Rev. George McLaird, Mill Valley
I enjoy conversations on amateur radio. — Walter Schivo, Novato
Exercising by marsh. Birds singing. Connection. — Helene Holley Gibbs, Mill Valley
Springtime, nature is happy, abundant. — Stacy Burroughs, San Anselmo
Creating grandson’s quilt is happy, hopeful. — Anabelle Wasseman, San Rafael
A hike everyday keeps boredom away. — Marty Barry, Novato
Garden blooming. Are you? I worry. — Pat Hager, Mill Valley
Bridge players like opening two clubs. — William Nicholson, Ross
Less screens, more hugs, renewed appreciation. — Jill Ley, Greenbrae
Fortunately, binging is a multifaceted thing. — Meg Gamble, San Rafael
We will rise again as bread bakers. — Courtney Sadowski, San Anselmo
Working together more and being hopeful. — Therese Stawowy, San Rafael
Fattening up for the alien feast. — Ron Duben, Lucas Valley
Let’s continue to support each other. — Heidi Mayer, Novato
Happily ever after versus bewildering challenges. — Janice Richey, San Rafael
No S.F. commute. Offices are cancelled. — Bob Osborn, Novato
More communication, loving, short skirts, heels. — Beverly Bloss-Watterson, Sausalito
Call someone. Stay in touch. Help! — Cecile Jonsen, Novato
Embrace the dawn: revise, reform, rebuild. — Jo Vaughn Gross, San Rafael
Slowing down; making connections all around. — Carla Chapman, Terra Linda
Presidential dysfunction endangers everyone. Please vote. — Alexander Binik, Fairfax
We can still make our plans. — Tristan Andrew, San Rafael
Trump continues lying? Folks continue dying. — Bill and Diane Bagley, San Rafael
Not so busy, not so bad. — Richard Schneider, San Rafael
Hugging my children, again and again. — Mark Schatz, Novato
Respect others’ health: don’t work sick. — Pamela Lunstead, Novato
The lonely apothecary counted her bottles. — Nancy Rapp, Novato
Grasses rocketing skyward; mow them down. — Heather Nolan, Mill Valley
Socially distancing but not emotionally distancing. — Kathryn Hansen, Novato
Will we sing at powwows again? — Mary Kitchens, Fairfax
May birthday just might be fun. — Lyn Gladstone, San Rafael
Fragmented as many; united as one. — Edith Gibson, Tiburon
People, planet, profits; sustainability equals balance. — Curt Johansen, Tiburon,
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