Going Out Into The World

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.