I have been mostly wrapping bandanas around my face, or doubled-up scarves, whenever I need to venture out (which I have mainly been avoiding as much as possible). Last week I got an email from a friend – Jill Blake – of the former Filmstruck (RIP) – telling me she was busy sewing masks. She messaged me saying, “Hey, I found this fabric I had in my collection – do you want me to make a mask out of it for you?”
It was Elvis-1968-comeback-special fabric. I had no idea there was such a thing. I said, “Do you need to even ask such a question?”
The mask has arrived.
I love it SO. MUCH.
I texted my family, sending them the above picture.
No exaggeration: 20 minutes later, I get the following watercolor interpretation from my artist mother.
It’s the best thing I’ve ever seen.
the bookcases in the reflection!!!!! I appreciate your mum’s attention to detail. this is perfect.
Jessie – the BOOKCASES, right? That might be my favorite part.
A perfect face mask for you.
Agreed!
Those are both glorious.
Dan – lol the whole thing just cracked me up!
So-this is one of the best things I’ve seen in weeks! That mask! The funny thing, yesterday I was tormenting myself, trying to remember the last number of that Elvis comeback special. I could see him in the white suit, and the gestures, but for the life of me, couldn’t remember the song title. Finally…If I Can Dream.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-pP_dCenJA
Sorry, I don’t know how to do the clickable link! I love Elvis, and this is a performance that blows me away every time watch it. I love the simplicity, and almost rawness, even though you know it is produced. A performance and a song that could be an anthem for us in these times! He sings it, and you feel it, in your gut!!
Maureen – coincidentally, that iconic performance (one of his best) is the subject of the very first post I wrote about him –
http://www.sheilaomalley.com/?p=39813
The song was written to somehow – if they could – respond to the assassination of MLK, which had happened a couple months before – and Elvis had been devastated by it, especially since it happened in Memphis. He admired MLK. So this song was written.
Honestly, this performance is even more incredible because he’s lip synching. it doesn’t matter. He goes as deep as he has ever gone – he almost seems like he’s about to collapse at one point.
and yes: this is a song I find so comforting, so emotional!
Thank you so much for reminding me – I just watched it again. He blows me away!
Hey! It showed up as a link! Thanks, Sheila!
WHERE IS THE PICTURE, PLEASE?
It’s right there.