Twiddle

There are only three weeks remaining before the floodgates of tourism are opened. Thus, even with some provisions of “lockdown” still in effect, any kind of reprieve must be appreciated.

Dining at Ala Moana Center in the Makai Market food court has commenced, that is, if seating can be found within the limited accommodations. Dining out is a far better experience than eating in the confines of the mausoleum at the “old folks home” in Waikiki. Of course, in three weeks, the food court will be chaotic.

The number of positive cases of “super-duper corona” reported was 41 just for yesterday. That’s nearly twice as high as the peak three months ago. The infections are predominately amongst younger people, which means the dispersion of the pathogen could be extensive. Now is the time to invoke safeguards for senior  citizens and other vulnerable individuals. Unfortunately, that’s not going to happen. More thumb-twiddling lies ahead.

Addendum: An e-mail arrived as notification that required forms for Section 8 housing vouchers must be filed by July 17th. This is a “once in a lifetime” opportunity as the wait has been nearly 3.5 years since the housing specialist at the Sand Island homeless shelter initiated the process. Unfortunately, as it was back then, there is no way meet the requirements short of lying about assets. So, the coveted spot will be forfeited.

Update: The government “duffers” have indicated that further surges of “super-duper corona” infections could lead to a “rollback” of “lockdown” easing. In addition, although highly improbable, is a postponement of the opening of the floodgates of tourism.