Right now we can’t physically have contact with others without potentially endangering them or ourselves. So the best way to spread love is small acts that can take place at a distance. Which fits into my usual routine of sending mail!

April is traditionally Write_On month, where everyone is challenged to send 30 letters in 30 days. While my schedule (full time work from home, plus full time childcare, plus crisis-schooling, plus my own continuing education) means I don’t have time to officially do write_on, I still plan to send as much mail as I can. Especially to those who I know are social distancing alone right now.

And, another way we are not spreading germs is to wear face coverings. The CDC recently reversed its previous guidance on masks, and now recommends covering your face anytime you leave your house. Since traditional masks are needed for healthcare workers, it is best to make your own. There are several patterns I’ve used (RagMask and Maker’s Habitat), but for those who don’t sew, there are also tutorials to use a bandana. Either way, best to line your mask with a non-woven layer (a coffee filter, a dry babywipe, or part of an air conditioning filter screen can all work).

Stay safe out there! And spread as much love as you can.