Two observations on a recent ski trip:

1) It was nice to not follow the news too closely for a few days. It’s good for one’s mental health. However, I also know a lot of damage was done over those few days.

2) Most of the people (white mostly, but with some surprising diversity) seemed quite unfazed by what’s happening in our country. Even the snowboarders, whom I expected to be a bit more rebellious. Of course, most of these skiers/boarders inhabit a privileged class, one whose members will be least (and last) affected by what’s happening.