It must be pretty dreary in CA these days for someone not “One with the Borg”.
That’s one of the things I find true about these times; the social isolation. Even here in Texas, we avoid the “Urban/Metro” areas at all costs. As a white haired, old, (62) white man, I feel like a target everywhere I go. We avoid public gatherings and places and when we do venture out I find we don’t say much anymore. (by we I mean my wife and I). Its weird; but in the cities, the “creep” factor is off the charts. I sense that “the others” operate from certain presumptions about me/us because of who we are based upon our race and age. On a few occasions, at restaurants for example, I’ve noticed we are slow served, or not served at all.
The worst part however, is that I suspect its going to get a lot worse. Sad times indeed.
I’m also in Texas and like you, I’m pretty much keeping to myself anymore. My kids are all nearly grown and all but one are off to college. I don’t want to be around other people but this morning, I’m heading to church to worship with other Christians.
It is going to get a hell of a lot worse, My FRiend, before it gets any better.