Why not double-down? As I wrote, nearly eight years ago, "Here's where I do something ridiculously…read morestupid and let the entire universe know that it's my secret place to go over the holidays because the lines are short to non-existent."
Time for a pandemic-friendly update.
As the general public adapted to our masked new reality, if there was one thing I could count on, it was that the crazies gathered at the post office. For whatever reason it was the post office where I witnessed the most brazen disregard for distancing, sanitizing and, well, just human decency. I feel especially sorry for postal employees, who've weathered this with reasonable calm. I'm going to double-down on my secret, this little nook of a post office in Old Town.
I've driven well out of my way to come to this location, particularly during the holidays, because if there were lines, they were short and appropriately spaced. Only one customer allowed inside at a time. Very friendly, even personable help. This is the best location in the city, people, and no, it doesn't quite land five stars.