We're Here Separately Together

my computer is still waiting for a part at microcenter, which means i'm posting this on another computer at the library. there is a large number of people perched in front of other library computers. no one talks, no one even glances... they just put on their metaphoric blinders and hone in on the screen. i could write about the same thing happening at homer's when a bunch of wi fi users show up and are anti-social... but that might paint a bleak picture. fortunately most of us at homer's are on a first name basis so we can call out a name when a drink is ready, and if the name belongs to a person who is staring at their laptop screen, they manage to break the spell and retrieve their mocha, americano, latte, etc.