The grim title of this post is juxtaposed with a picture of a house that occupies a special place in the pantheon of American architecture. It's hard to tell from the photo, but the 3rd Harrison Otis house is in need of some repairs. A fitting analogy for the state of the country it occupies.
The autumn of the pandemic is shaping up strangely. The president is recovering from the virus and is defiant. His supporters are fervent and enthused. Many of the most vulnerable in the population have died. Winter will bring a new loneliness.
