Still a woman--despite COVID-19

After a month and a half of social isolation, I was getting depressed and--yes--almost desperate. As a writer, I love my privacy. But this was just too much isolation. I was bored and feeling trapped. Then through the window I saw a girlfriend of mine stroll by. She looked different. No white mask. Instead, a mask with colorful flower decorations. 

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Instantly, I felt happier. So I raced after her (keeping 4 feet of distance, of course), yelling, "Where did you get that?" She answered, "My son's friend; I've got plenty more."

So I followed her home. She dozens of masks laid out on the sofa in small plastic envelops in delightful designs: bold geometric patterns,a scattering of flowers, plain pale pink with tiny gold anchors, Florida scenes....

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At $4 a mask, these were a great buy. I pawed through the pile and decided on two--for starters--to coordinate with some of my favorite outfits.  Suddenly I felt like a woman again, focusing on fashion--not just that lethal enemy out ​there--COVID-19.  ​

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Of course, I wasn't the only woman thinking that way. Before long, I saw "fashion masks" everywhere--in Walmart, the CVS, Trader Joes, etc. Even when I went for a physical therapy tune-up,  everyone had new masks (even the doctor) --color-coordinated, too. In fact, my own PT therapist actually looked prettier than ever in her mask! I guess it proves the point that:   "You can't keep a good woman down."

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