Masks
In the beginning of March, and maybe even in APril, SEEING PEOPLE WEARING MASKS WAS A NOVELTY. NOW EVERYONE WHO’S ANYONE IS SPORTING A MASK. PEOPLE ARE GETTING CRAFTY AND SEWING MASKS, MAKING THEM OUT OF OLD SCARVES AND HANKIES OR BUYING THEM.
‘When you can sew and there’s a pandemic….’ – Judy, Atlanta Georgia
‘Heading out to the farmer’s market in required face covering. We’re calling it burglar chic!’ – Katy, Palm Desert, California
‘Walking today I saw my Issaquah neighbors being thoughtful with: 6′ distancing, kind waves, and knowing nods.’ – Bobbi, Seattle Washington
Good morning from London! Be coronavirus negative and mentally positive! Stay home!’ – Kuma, London UK
‘I call this ‘If Hasbro made a G.I.Joe/Care Bears crossover movie’ (and I dig it, honestly)’ – Grant, Seattle Washington
‘Evidence that if this art thing doesn’t work out we can always start our own moving company (in a Pandemic!)’ – Rebecca & Shimon, Tel Aviv Israel
‘On our way to the grocery store’ – Lisa, Jupiter Florida USA
‘This is what it looks like to get married during a pandemic’ – Mirelle, Lille Skensved, Denmark
‘Walking with mom – but keeping social distance’ – Rachel, Issaquah Washington USA
‘When we were still allowed outside’ – Carly, Singapore
‘Walking Man has been given a mask. Do you think he needs one?’ -Sheri, London, UK
‘The new necessary accessories’ – Alison, Alexandria Virginia USA
‘Steve is loving his new scrubs and mask courtesy of Judy’s talented sewing skills’ – Judy, Altanta Georgia USA
‘Doing the weekly shop’ – Massi & Norman, London UK
‘At Heathrow, heading to Denmark for my wedding. The journey was surreal. Heathrow was desolate; everything was shut (apart from Boots and WH Smith), not even coffee to be had.’ – Mirelle, Heathrow Airport London UK
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