The Halloween Parade 2022
The parade this year feels brittle. At least at first. It reminds you of that first step into a swimming pool, wondering if it will be too hot or too cold. You brace yourself for sharp contrast, face the suck, breathe through it. And then you’re there.
There’s an opening act waiting for you — the horror of wondering how many participants and attendees will be masked. No float. Just you, your too-conscious breath, and too many visible faces for complete comfort.
Nonetheless, you settle in a good spot. With churros in hand and your own mask nearby, you wait for the parade to begin.
PseudoPod 836 (full transcript; annotated version)
