From the department of irony

I walked into CVS this afternoon. Two employees were standing at the register, each with a mask hanging from one ear. I asked if the store had COVID rapid-test kits available. Yes, right up front, three full or nearly full boxes.

“You should really be wearing your masks,” I said. “You’re scaring me.” They put their masks on.

I bought three test kits in advance of Christmas. We are super-careful in our household and are even more so if someone is coming over.