A dad living during the pandemic realizes he needs to slow down and see all that's around him.

This is the We Lived It audio series. The Detroit Free Press and the Michigan History Center are collectIng audio accounts from the pandemic. We’ll feature Michiganders from all walks of life. Everybody has their own story to share about the COVID-19 pandemic. Submit yours by leaving a  3-minute telling at  313-288-0370.  And check out freep.com to learn  more.