100 Days of COVID-19, Day 46

My Art in the Time of a Pandemic

Two Postcards and a Mask

Today I made my first children's masks and I was reminded of a childhood activity that was very popular decades ago - Pen Pal Programs.  Having a pen pal was a great way to practice penmanship, to learn more about other cultures and lifestyles, and to develop friendships.

My life was enriched by writing these letters and receiving them, especially if the pen pal lived in a foreign country.   Therefore, today when I mailed the masks I also included two postcards for the children.  I encouraged the children to write messages on the postcards and mail them to a pen pal.  

*Coronavirus Disease 2019:
Update in Maryland- 5/15/2020

36,986 confirmed cases 

1,911 deaths    2,685 recovered

Update in New York State - 5/15/2020

345,813 confirmed cases 

27,878 deaths    60,302 recovered

Total in United States: 1,442,657 confirmed cases, 87,530 deaths
Total Worldwide:       4,534,952 confirmed cases, 307,159 deaths

* All numbers are taken from Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center