Jason Schemmel lives in Michigan.  He found himself in a fortunate situation when the pandemic hit — he had a new job that came with a raise, and his wife had just given birth and was still on her leave of absence.  Thanks to the pandemic, he has had more time with his newborn daughter, and his role at work as a social media manager has grown exponentially with the online market explosion.  In this episode, Jason remembers what it was like to hear about the virus back in January, how it has evolved in his life, his observation of Operation Gridlock (the armed protests at state capitals nationwide), and his gratitude for healthcare workers.  Interviewed 4 May 2020.

Learn more about the project and be interviewed for a book that documents this pandemic for future generations here:  https://storiesofcovid.co