Masks in the Wind
March 16, 2020 is a date that will be remember throughout California for generations. 14 months ago the Shelter in Place Order was declared. The next time I left my home I wore a mask and my collection of Face Shields and Masks started to grow. It was a struggle the first few weeks at Pier 1 Imports to wear the mask in June when we reopened the store. I got the Face Shields and that made it easier to breathe plus the glasses didn't fog as bad. Wearing a mask was a struggle for all of us at Pier 1 Imports through the summer months. When it was 110+ degrees and we had to close the store for local forest fires; wearing a mask or shield just seemed to add insult to injury. We were a sad crew as the "Going out of Business" signs were installed. Then in mid August school started and one of my nieces got married in Grass Valley during the heat of the month. I made an "Auntie of the Bride" for me and "M.O.B". (Mother of the Bride) face sh