This Is Not Normal

Restaurant window during the COVID19 shutdown in Leonardtown, Maryland March 2020

Our world has changed very quickly in just one month. The COVID19 virus has turned the world upside down. One day I was shooting baseball at the Naval Academy and looking forward to a great outdoor track and field season. Spring training was about to start for the Atlantic League and my Blue Crabs and Milb was ready for opening night. 24 hours later everything in sports came to an abrupt halt. What a terrible time for all the athletes who had their season ahead of them. In a blink of an eye it was all gone. There was hope that other sports might have a chance but very quickly that possibility was dashed too. Concerts were gone. Community events were cancelled. Baseball was and still as of this date very much in doubt. As the days roll on I try and seek out something to shoot every day. I always think it is good to try new things and step out of your comfort zone. Now, I am so ready to get to a concert and step on a lush green ball field. My thoughts and prayers go out to every athlete and every musician who is struggling through this time. We need to continue to feed our passions in any way possible. I refuse to think in terms of “The New Normal” but it seems that may be the end result of all this. I am ready to get to what I love to do most and when the day comes I will be ready and will look forward to covering all the teams and bands with the best of my ability.