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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
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A Sit Down Chronicle

A Sit Down Chronicle

Toni, Rachel

Paperback

General Fiction

ISBN13: 9798267409131
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 27 2025
Pages: 246
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.52 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
The story opens with the introduction of new, puzzling symptoms, initially mistaken for pertussis, but quickly revealed to be the pervasive threat of Coronavirus. The narrative describes the immediate societal shift, with people donning masks and implementing strict sterilization measures, even in seemingly mundane settings like a store. The initial confusion about whether it's a genuine outbreak or a consequence of altered behavior like Spring Break gone mad quickly gives way to the stark reality of the pandemic's impact on everyday life, halting normal routines like enjoying ice cream. The poem then shifts to the relentless nature of the virus, described as little viruses cut you no flack and to the moon and back in their reach. The concept of staying put is emphasized, even leading to a pet's name change from Eggnog to Flapjack, highlighting the disruption to established norms. The recurring image of the narrator wearing a mask Everyday! underscores the personal and constant adaptation required, while the sentiment of hearts pushing them (likely the virus or the fear associated with it) away signifies a collective, albeit perhaps uncertain, hope for normalcy.

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