Back to Work

Our new abnormal felt especially so as our remote work tools failed us in the morning. It looks like we are stabilizing now, but it was a sobering preview of how easily things can break down. 

Just before 3 PM the governor announced all bars and restaurants will close for dine-in options, and gathering of 25 or more people will cease. Interestingly enough, this seems to have created a rush for final orders and visits. Coworkers and friends alike making plans to go out before it is too late. I'm not sure that is the best instinct, but we considered it seriously as well. 

I am still not sure how to best be an active part of the solution. I must content myself with being a passive part of the solution by working from home. It was very busy today, but that is mostly in scaling down and cancelling activities, which will only last for a few more days. I don't have a clear vision of the future. 

We've had two video calls with friends now, one on Friday and one tonight. There is something so comforting with seeing familiar faces, even if via screen. I already feel this way, and my future self is probably scoffing at this right now. 

I'm demonstrably an introvert, so this is telling. 

Oregon hovers just below 50 at 47 cases, one death as of today. Want more numbers?

I believe this is today, just slightly before Oregon's updated numbers went live.

 

Source: NPR