Cute Mask!

Whimsical? Yes! Corporate? No!

My friends, Andy and Jodi, started a podcast. It’s called Bio Break and you can find it on PodBean. Andy brings a wealth of knowledge about science and public health and speaks about such topics in a way that makes sense to the average Josephine. Jodi, his wife, is an artist, and while she is wildly smart, BioSpeak is not her first language. She asks the questions we all want to ask. I love the intro that Andy gives at the beginning of each podcast. He tells future listeners that the beginning of 2020 was “a complicated time”, meaning we’re working through this pandemic with the best knowledge we have each day. Daily I remind myself and my kids that we are indeed making decisions based on the best information we distill each day. Sometimes even each hour. It’s exhausting, emotionally overwhelming, and nerve-wracking. But by God’s grace we will put one foot in front of the other. I also challenge myself not to wish these days away to get on to “normal” again, but rather embrace the gift of each new day, challenges and all.

Whimsical? No! Corporate? Yes!

So, we need to wear masks. Who would have ever thought?! I think masks are a bit like a purse—each person has their preference when it comes to style and function. To each their own! If you’re looking for an alternative to the ear loop mask, I invite you to check out the masks that I make. The fastening is rather simple. There are no ends to tie together and no ear loops. Instead, the mask fastens with a single string tightened with a toggle clasp. Conveniently, the mask can hang around your neck when you’re not wearing it.

The unexpected blessing in all this mask-making is that I’ve been able to use so much fabric from my “stash”! I’ve only bought a few new fabrics. And since I have a weakness for whimsical prints, my masks lean toward the “playful” side. We can all use a little levity in our lives right now, am I right? BUT, guard your whimsy carefully or you may find yourself in a situation as did my friend “E”. “E” is a lawyer. One day this week he showed up in court only to discover the masks he had with him featured either Whales or Ironman! He texted his wife, “Could you ask Theresa to make me a couple masks in grey or blue?” Rest assured, I stocked up on grey and dark blue fabrics for all your corporate needs!

I’ve been adding more masks to my website. If you’re looking for something and don’t see it, feel free to ask!