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On March 19, 2020, circuses and live performances across America shut their doors as the pandemic began. For millions, this photograph captures the moment everyday entertainment—a cherished escape and family tradition—abruptly vanished from American life.
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You're standing under the big top, tent fabric rippling above. The air smells like sawdust and popcorn. Acrobats stretch and chalk their hands. Then someone says the words: we're closing. Tomorrow, the gates lock. No one knows for how long.
Reflect
What everyday activity have you suddenly lost? How did that change what you did with your time?