Keeping Community in a Time of Social Distancing

My office was moved to Tokyo. To unpack and set up the space, I had to go downtown. I didn't want to take a crowded train, so I drove my car. 

To have less contact with people, I bought lunch and dinner with electronic money, and I ate alone in my office. 

But I wasn't alone. My students texted me, saying, "We bought a webcam." We tested it, and it worked great. We can have online lessons using Skype.

Later, I met with a good ...