{"id":2891,"date":"2020-03-13T17:30:13","date_gmt":"2020-03-14T01:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lunabase.org\/~faber\/blog\/?p=2891"},"modified":"2020-03-13T17:30:13","modified_gmt":"2020-03-14T01:30:13","slug":"i-went-to-the-grocery-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lunabase.org\/~faber\/blog\/?p=2891","title":{"rendered":"I went to the grocery today"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A trip to by some food and firewood is not worth posting about, but with the COVID-19<\/a> outbreak and response, I think it is. I was reaffirmed and calmed by the trip. I found a business well-stocked with food and other supplies – modulo an absolute dearth of toilet paper – filled with people being served in orderly lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lines were<\/em> long. I spent close to an hour and a half in line, but I passed the time in a delightful conversation with a couple of fellow citizens. We talked about quite a lot, but it really took off when the two others realized that they were fellow poker players. I learned quite a bit about local cardrooms<\/a> and even less official venues where local folks play. I admit I was surprised that the cheerful grandma I’d been chatting with was such a knowlegable and succesful player. The fellow behind me bought a business that he still runs based on his winnings from a bowling tournament. He copped to only playing games for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the reasons I wrote this post is to report my experience. Some of the reports in my media bubble made shortages sound more widespread. I had stopped for the same items I bought today last night and I was alarmed to see the full parking lot and long lines. I knew I had what I needed, and bailed for home. I admit I was frightened by last night’s surprise, and left before I’d sized up the situation. Today’s trip restored a lot of my faith in people and in our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay safe, all. Follow preventative advice and be kind to your neighbors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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