WRITER: Lauren Fox

From ‘traveling’ to remaking movie posters, these folks have found creative ways to stay positive under quarantine

For a couple under quarantine, Daryl and Lydia Cobranchi have found a creative way to get out of the house. The couple from Parkersburg, W. Va., “travel” to a different country every weekend through meals, games, movies and travel documentaries that pertain to their destination. So far, they’ve been to Italy, India, Egypt, Morocco, Greece and Ethiopia. Daryl talks about each trip with the fond memory of ...

Locals use time at home to work on renovations, creative projects

Adam Sullivan wasn’t able to be with his wife, Kacey Sullivan, for her ultrasound appointment a couple weeks ago. It was an experience the couple wanted to share: seeing their future baby for the first time. But due to restrictions placed on doctors’ offices by the coronavirus, Sullivan could only be there via FaceTime. In actuality, Sullivan was in his future son’s bedroom, engaged in a project that ...

'It was like that one was meant for me': Cards from Lawrence children inspire nurses battling COVID-19 in New York City

Camryn Kelly didn’t fully understand what her mom would be doing when she left for New York in the beginning of April. So when the 4-year-old said goodbye, Camryn asked her mom, Stacie Kelly, if she could bring her back a unicorn from “vacation.” She’s obsessed with the mythical creature, Kelly noted. Of course, Kelly’s trip to New York City is no vacation. The nurse from Gardner traveled to the ...

Kansas couple who sent N95 mask to Gov. Cuomo just wanted to 'make sure we could at least help one person'

As of 3 p.m. on Friday, neither Dennis nor Sharon Ruhnke had seen the viral clip of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo reading a letter from a retired farmer in northeast Kansas. It was Dennis’ letter — one he had sent about 10 days ago and one he certainly didn’t think would make it into the hands of the governor himself. In fact, his letter began “Dear Mr. Cuomo, I seriously doubt that you will ever read ...

Stay, See, Do: Virtual literary festival and Red Dog's workouts at home

Though the Paper Plains Literary Festival — originally scheduled for this weekend — has been postponed until 2021, some participating authors will still discuss their works virtually in free sessions open to the public Friday through Sunday. Friday at 7 p.m., Grady Hendrix will discuss his new book, "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires." Saturday afternoon, there will be two virtual panels ...