Behind the Mask

Behind the Mask

When our Dallas County leaders announced the directive to wear masks in public, I immediately pulled out my sewing machine and made several for Roger and me, using the instructions on the CDC website. After one trip to the grocery store, though, I quickly traded my...
On Being Non-Essential

On Being Non-Essential

Two weeks ago my city, county, state, and national governing authorities decided I am non-essential. Or more precisely, my work is non-essential. I was advised to stay at home because my job wasn’t crucial to the welfare of my city, county, state or nation...