To the Editor:

Six feet of kindness.

A neighbor sews and donates masks in exchange for donations to a local nonprofit. Windows adorned with teddy bears and hearts and colorful sidewalk creations put smiles on faces during daily walks.

A single shopper, behind a family of six, checks out and tosses one of her “two per customer” packages of toilet paper to a grateful parent. Greeting cards are made by children and sent to those isolated in nursing homes. School bus drivers distribute food to those in need.

Teachers take on the challenge of creating and learning new ways to reach and teach their students. A bakery distributes cookies to essential workers. Those needing shelter from the weather, from addiction or from an abuser can still find refuge.

College and high school students, especially seniors, make the best of a different sort of end to their academic year. FaceTime calls and video chats are planned to help family and friends stay connected. Health care workers continue to lovingly care for those who find themselves suddenly in the hospital, alone.

Let’s go the distance of this virus, however long a journey it may be, six feet of kindness at a time.