shopping for masks

M and I sometimes shop together. 

We live 200 miles apart, so shopping is typically done online.

Our purchase considerations have been both big, as in, "I'm looking for a coffee table. I'm going to send you a link; let me know what you think."

And small. "What color should I get this sweater in?"

Several months ago, if someone were to have said, "In the spring, you'll be looking for masks together," I'd have thought them nuts, — unless they were referring to some kind of masquerade party.

But here we are. Spring 2020.

And M and I are shopping for non-medical masks that give good coverage, appear to fit securely, and aren't too too ugly.

M sends me a link that offers many masks that are, most importantly, available.

We decide we like the Vida masks best. I buy two (one black and white checked, one solid black) along with extra filters.

I call Alexander and ask him if he'd like any. "No, I'm good," he tells me. "All my masks are in really good condition."

His response makes me laugh. 

How ridiculous it seems that we are all talking about masks. 

• Where to find them? 
• What kinds of non-medical grade are best? 
• How to care for them? 
• How many should we have on hand? 
• How often can we re-use them? 

Is this going to become the newest summer fashion statement? 

Will Saks re-open with a new mask department?

Will Chanel and other top designers have their own signature pieces?

I don't know. The future right now is one big, unfathomable mystery.