I peered down at one beach on Lake Erie where several large groups had gathered, flagrantly breaking several rules. I’m not out of work, facing a pay cut or struggling to keep a small business afloat. My wife, who was just under five hours away at our cottage, headed out to retrieve me. The tow truck would have to wait until she arrived, otherwise I’d be sitting in a ditch with my belongings. I passed some time booking a hotel room in a nearby city only to find that a remarkable number of them were closed.

Source: New York Times June 26, 2020 18:11 UTC