Thursday, October 22, 2020

Mask Elastics and a Dream

 


Someone commented on Amazon that these are a game changer and I'm hoping that's true.  I've been having trouble getting the elastic length just right on my masks - it's a little different for everyone.  I have a list with my favorite people and their various lengths, but even then sometimes the masks fit better than other times.  The little vinyl circle moves on the elastic and seems to lock in well.  I'm hopeful.

Plus, I have a dream.  Only a dream.  I have a plump bush beside my sidewalk.  My dream is to have a bunch of masks in little plastic bags, marked for women, men, kids, lying on the bush for people who pass by to help themselves if they need a new mask.  Maybe just for a day or two.  Maybe right before Thanksgiving.  These little elastics could help make that happen, masks that can be adjusted.

My dream goes back to when Sarah lived in West Asheville.  One of the neighbors had an outdoor oven and would put out a table of baked goods from time to time.  Bread or muffins, whatever.  A way of giving to the neighborhood.  Ever since then, I've wanted to be that neighbor.

As you know, I'm big on goals.  If I make it a goal to make one extra mask every day my dream could just happen.  I'm just not sure if I'm quite ready to commit.  

2 comments:

Angie said...

That is a wonderful idea!!

Joanne S said...

I agree. A little thoughtfulness goes a long way. Might even change a person's life.

this is an old Girl Scout "thing" you don't even need elastic- I strip of old tee shirt stretched and with a bead will hold a mask on very nicely. Custom Fit. Every time.