the world turned upside-down

this evening I heard the sweet sound of a group of people singing happy birthday in the courtyard, and I rushed to the balcony door.

There were a good 10 people, without masks, gathered close together around a table, singing.

I was absolutely furious from the moment I heard their voices.* Funny how I used to love the sound of people having fun in the courtyard on summer evenings.

*there's at least one high-risk person whose patio is only separated from the public area by a low wall. fuck those thoughtless singing jackasses.