I got a mask this morning, hand-made by the artist in residence here. In order to get permission, I had to put a mask on, promise to keep six feet apart, and wash my hands in the car and back at the farm.
So Jean’s was the first time I got to wear my mask.
I kept my word except I couldn’t resist a selfie, although Kelsie was standing well behind me. Things are chugging along at Jean’s, they are working hard, and hanging on.
I sense that take-out is going to be a permanent part of people’s lives, I see they are getting used to it. But it’s hard to know how long restaurants can hold out or how long this powerful social fabric will stay together.
Kelsie seems, much happier than at first.
We’re planning more catering dinners for Jean’s at the Mansion, the idea is to just keep on fighting until they can’t fight anymore. The love between their customers and the staff and owners is real and strong.
There is a positive feeling in the place. I am hopeful for them.
Dear Jon, Kelsey is not safe with no mask, and she should not be that close. You chose to model safe and healthy behavior by wearing a mask, and that’s admirable. But incorporated into your advertisement for healthy behavior, you have included a person with no mask, appearing right over your shoulder, and she clearly has no gloves on.
Joanne, I don’t give medical advice or tell others what to do. I love Kelsie and consider her one of the healthiest and most compassionate people I know. She will make her own decisions about life, as will I. I am wearing a mask and am not in the advertising business, one way or the other. I don’t do this here. And by the way, most doctors say wearing the mask can’t do any harm, but there is little evidence it can do much good outside of a hospital.