Amster made a good point a week or so ago - eventually eveyone will have to leave home. Eventually, we all will have to engage with the world. Her clients can't wait two years before a jury can be empanelled. The world cannot be put on hold.
But how and why and when and what constitutes a good reason - all that remains in flux. Newsweek called out the CDC for failing when it was needed most. Statistics are being compiled in a haphazard way, often conflating the results of PCR and antibody tests, using hospital data on morbidity to describe a more nuanced reality, Dr. Fauci hasn't been heard from since last month. The Bay Area is opening up slowly; Arizonans can get their hair cut anytime they can get an appointment.
Consistency may be the hobgoblin of little minds, but right now this little mind would like some clarity.
I'm dwelling on this because I have a situation. The owner of the land across the street from us is going before the County Board of Supervisors in July, looking for a rezoning. He wants to build 55 homes on property which now has 1 house. Tonight, the neighbors are gathering for a strategy session.
I wondered if we'd all be wearing masks, sitting 6' apart, outside.... I hit Reply All and waited.
It took less than a minute before the host agreed that it was all possible, if we brought our own chairs. He's selling his house, and has disposed of most of his furniture.
I laughed to myself, remembering a time when not having enough chairs was the biggest problem a host might encounter.
I'm counting on my neighbors to adhere to the Pandemic Politeness Protocol. If not, I'll be home before my seat belt has time to retract. I haven't stayed safe for all these months to put myself at risk now.
the special ed teacher at Columbia was at the 6th grade promotion yesterday, mainly to get signatures on IEPs. She had not been out of the house in these 12 weeks of shutdown, even to get groceries. I could tell she was a bit nervous, but I also noticed that she was enjoying the comraderie of the staff and students. Many asked to take pictures with her. Yes, we all must go out sometime, but with caution and care.
ReplyDeleteI am a nut case when I come home from being OUT.... it takes me an hour to calm down. I miss humans, but I pay a price before and after in anxiety. Luckily, the meeting was fine.
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Does your development/complex have any control over those acres? I can see the concern would be great with that many people dded.
ReplyDeleteIt's not our land... the only control we have is to influence our elected leaders. It's a traffic hazard going out onto the main street.....
DeleteFor the NIMBY piece, I don't want 55 close together houses across the street from my 1 acre zoned neighborhood, increasing noise and traffic and all so some out of state inheritor of the land can make money. It is NOT what I need on top of all this other stuff. NOT. AT. ALL.
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One thing i like about our 'old' development here-- that it had covenants. The person behind us wanted to do a two story home. The permits only allow 1 1/2. He was forced to give it up and we kept our view of Pusch Ridge.
DeleteI believe Emerson said a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds so I am guessing he would have found a foolish inconsistency as concerning. Going out while the pandemic is still in evidence is a risk that people are calculating for themselves. Absolutely nothing wring with sticking with what has worked for you!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Olga! I have a routine when I come home that includes changing clothes. The other day I just went to the credit union, gone maybe 20 minutes, and almost stayed in those clothes I had worn. Then I thought better of it with the thought, why change what has been working for you? But it sure adds to my laundry!
DeleteAs my laundry whirls and swirls with dishcloths and worn-outside-in-public clothes, I agree with you both.
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