We Are Grateful
By Susan Kottler | September 14, 2020
In March, COVID-19 hit like a ton of bricks. Most of us tried to stay out of its way, but some people couldn’t shelter at home and had no choice but to confront the virus head on. Police, fire, grocery workers, health care providers, hospital staff went to jobs that had quickly become perilous. Some essential workers were infected, some died. We owe immense thanks to those who worked steadfastly for the common good, especially in the early, frightening days of the pandemic, when little was known about how to avoid or combat the disease. I’ve been touched by the many homemade tributes to essential workers in my neighborhood.
Copyright © 2020 Susan Kottler
Susan Kottler is a mostly self-taught photographer who strives to create photos which tell small stories about the human condition. After years as a mental health clinician and a parent, she has gravitated to street photography because of her interest in how people live, what they build, and how they relate to the environment around them. She has exhibited her work widely in the Boston area.
Thank you, Susan, for documenting so clearly the positive side of our current condition. Your crisp photo is heartwarming.