Masks

I´ve just heard on the news that masks will continue to be compulsory here until March 31st. This rule has been in place since the beginning of the pandemic and I am glad to say the vast majority comply without any trouble. If you are walking down the street, entering a shop or restaurant or any other business, even your own building, you have to wear a mask until you have closed your front door behind you.

Since most establishments have security guards it would be easy to enforce this rule, but I have never seen anyone objecting to wearing a mask or trying to enter a building without one. I must admit I find this most reassuring, being in the 'age risk' bracket myself. I know they are a pain...they´re hot, get damp with perspiration, make your ears stick out and fog up your glasses...but what the heck, it´s worth it. I´ve even got used to wearing one on the treadmill.

When we are eventually able to go out maskless I know it will feel very strange indeed. The other day I was at the pottery studio and temporarily removed my mask to blow my nose. A fellow potter started laughing and said "I´ve known you for nearly two years and this is the first time I´ve seen your face"!

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