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Theola DeBose, 45, entrepreneur, with husband Brian and kids Marlon, Philippe, Calista, and Casimir, DC.

PHOTOS: 19 Washingtonians on What They’re Looking Forward To

Portraits of our neighbors, quarantined at home and thinking about the future.

Written by Lauren Bulbin
| Photographed by Lauren Bulbin
| Published on July 1, 2020
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After quarantine began this past spring, I took my camera to neighborhoods across Washington to photograph residents outside their homes. My question: “What are you looking forward to?” Here’s what they said.

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“Having a full staffed team at work, and getting back to the gym and the motorcycle track. On a broader note, I want to see some drastic changes in the other issue facing the nation, racism. I want not just justice, but to truly address the issues that lead to injustice.”
– Ghansham Persaud, 30, IT Engineer, Laurel

 

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“Getting to hug my loved ones. I wish I had done that more now that I can’t. I’m also looking forward to our world being safer for everyone rather than just the majority.”
– Luke Rausch, 29, administrative assistant, Sterling

 

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“I believe being home changed all of us and finally created the time and space to focus on racial injustice. I look forward to keeping up and supporting the activism after restrictions are lifted.”
– Theola DeBose, 45, entrepreneur, with husband Brian and kids Marlon, Philippe, Calista, and Casimir, DC

 

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“We look forward to welcoming a baby girl into this beautiful world in July.”
– Morgan Viña, 34, federal worker, with husband Stephen Viña, 42, insurance executive, Alexandria

 

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“Hugging my Mom and Dad again. Since my parents are vulnerable because of their age, we are still being vigilant.”
– Allison Buckholtz, 50, writer, with kids Ethan (17) and Estee (15) Moran, Potomac

“Going out with my friends again.”
– Ethan

“Getting back out on the water for practice with my crew team, the DC National Rowing Club.”
–  Estee

 

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“I’ve been a hairdresser for 39 years. Even though I’m back to work now and seeing my clients, I cannot wait for normalcy again. I want to take off the mask and hug them all. I am looking forward to lots of hugs.”
– Peggy Psallidas (second from right), 55, with husband Harry and children Gabriel, George and Anna Maria, North Potomac

 

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“Once we are allowed to reopen after what will probably be a full fiscal (did I say fiasco?) quarter, we are looking forward to showing off our spruced up antiques shop. Fresh paint and new carpeting along with a graceful one-way traffic pattern accomplished with furniture placement—we are lucky to have two front doors.”
– Margaret Goldsborough, 67, antiques-store owner, Garrett Park

 

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“Our daughter is almost four months old and has only left the house for a doctor’s appointment. We are looking forward to her first trek outside of the Beltway.”
– Cameron Bishop, 34, federal worker

“I am excited to establish a routine for the new normal and make plans for childcare during work hours.”
– Claire Bishop, 34, account manager

 

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“Looking forward to Sushi Nakazawa, but even more excited to visit my favorite local restaurants like Masseria.”
– Rajiv Patnam, 36, technology executive

“Letting Lex back into carefree childhood and living vicariously through him.”
– Shriya Patnam, 34, consultant, with son Lex

 

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“I just want to go outside, walk the city, without the fear of being infected.”
– Amethyst Stringer, 32, federal worker, Burtonsville

 

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“Graduating and being a part of the evolution of biotecture. I look forward to being a part of a powerful generation that is educated and helps our friends educate others. To contribute & learn in order to change our society, starting with community growth.”
– Cameron Wright, 25, architecture student, Bethesda

 

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“I’m looking forward to voting in November.”
– Jason Kleban, 38, software development

“I want to emerge from this to a better-informed community that values the contributions of minorities and minority-owned businesses.”
– Janece Smoot Kleban, 37, entrepreneur

 

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“Racial equality.”
– Martha Vaughan, 72, college professor, Rockville

 

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“We are looking forward to normalcy. Going out for dinner, going to the store, visiting friends. For the economy to come back. For people to have some semblance of economic mobility.”
– Kelly Darnell, 50, think-tank executive, with husband Darrell Darnell, 60, homeland-security consultant, DC

 

This photo essay appears in the May 2020 issue of Washingtonian.

 

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