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1/ I went to the shop today. I have some thoughts on it. I never thought such a simple outing could cause so much reflection but so alien an experience it was, I have to jot some notes down and you get to read them:
2/ Everyone was far nicer. Way opposite to the fear narrative CNN is pushing, people seem to be getting along better. People were making room more readily. We were nodding and greeting each other with a communal sense of watchfulness, purpose, and consideration.
3/ It was a beautiful afternoon. Around 65-70F on Capitol Hill. I made the mistake of wearing my quilted Barbour jacket. People noticed. Especially when I was lugging heavy bags home from the Trader Joes.
4/ Speaking of Trader Joes. They had a “one in one out” policy. It was far more pleasant to be in the store like this. No bumping into each other’s trollies (carts) and no one reaching over me to grab the Organic Matcha-Infused Whole Wheat Tofurky Burgers or whatever.
5/ It was also wonderful to see people being polite. It’s almost like the city has turned into the best version of itself. Camaraderie abounds. Prejudice and suspicion have fallen away.
6/ More than not, cities are hostile places by design. Capitol Hill was like a small community today. There’s no great moral to this story. Except that maybe many are getting a break they desperately needed. In amongst the horror, silver linings.
How are you feeling, Raheem? Good to hear you on yesterday!
I had to pick up something today also and I am happy people are working but feel sorry they are exposed to so many people.
Love this
I had nearly similar thoughts where I’m at. The only one I will add is “Coronavirus does not stop people from squeezing fruits and veggies to see if they’re ripe. Or licking their fingers to open those sticky plastic produce bags.”
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