1. It is day 64 of the plague here today, but maybe it’s time to reset the counter to “new normal”: I’ve made a couple of quick trips back to the office, my gym is open again (very safely)–I’ve even been to Home Depot!

2. From Kottke, a couple of articles on how quickly language is adapting to the pandemic, including a list of new slang:

  • Infits – outfits worn in conditions of confinement
  • Covid waltz – manoeuvring to avoid close contact with passers-by while distance restrictions are in place

3.This blew my mind: