hh…I am back with a full tank after a wait of all of five minutes at the Arboretum Shell.

It occurred to me that the unsung heroes of this mess are the gas station operators and employees who have gone out of their way to try to create order out of chaos. At the Shell, for example, one safety-vested employee very patiently explained to a nervous silver-haired lady where to go, punctuated with several big smiles.

Almost enough to restore your faith in America. Almost.