The thought that I have been dwelling on lately has been about Masks. You can't see people smile in masks. This evening I was driving through downtown Buffalo, and I slowed down for a gentleman, whom, for context was black. Since I was driving in a limited access area, I typically yield to pedestrians as people aren't used to me driving there. He saw me and got out of my way, and then pulled down his mask to give me the thumbs up, or a hitchhiker sign, but then gave a big wide smile. I smiled in turn and nodded.