It’s day 14 of Italy’s nationwide Coronavirus lockdown and things are looking pretty grim. As we struggle to digest the barrage of statistical grafts with redlines climbing upward and social media posts spreading false information faster than the virus itself, it’s important to acknowledge some of the positive by-products of living through a global pandemic.
In the last two weeks, I’ve heard from former neighbors, old school chums, and complete strangers. I’ve chatted on the phone. I’ve had my first “virtual” aperitivo with friends on Zoom. It helps to know you’re not alone.
As work evaporates, we need to replace that time with productive activities. I found a DIY video for making surgical masks at home. I don’t have a sewing machine, but I was able to MacGyver the operation using new tea towels, iron-on fusing, embroidery thread, and shoelaces. They aren’t medical-grade, but I’ve gifted them to friends to limit the number of death stares they get at the grocery store and pharmacy.
I’m becoming a better cook and I can now make a decent cup of coffee.
Silver linings.
Ciao Toni,
Next time I’m in Orvieto you must make me one of your great coffees!
Stay safe & healthy,
sue gaughan
Hi Sue, So lovely to hear from you! I will make you two! Be well and stay safe too! xxxoo Toni
Yes, the numbers don’t seem to be improving, despite a couple of days of downward trend. I guess it’s going to take much longer than we all hoped. Still, we who love Italia must keep faith in her people. Andrà tutto bene!
Thank you, Christine! The same to you!
Love it!! I used my sewing machine and elastics but it’s nowhere as nice as yours. Gotta find those tea towels….
Hahaha. I’m sure it was nice too. Tea towels do make a nice look. It was great to chat with you the other day, my friend. Stay safe and stay home. Kisses.