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Give me a list of things I can do with my apple iwatch	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Give me a list of things I can do with my apple iwatch ### Response:		There are a lot of things you can potentially do with an apple iwatch. For starters, if you're into fitness, you can use it to monitor your fitness and weight training goals. Additionally, you can also use it to monitor your sleep cycle to ensure that you are getting the best sleep possible. To learn more about the iwatch, go to the apple website and read about it full list of features.
What is Sir Charles Lyell best known for?	Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is Sir Charles Lyell best known for? ### Input: Sir Charles Lyell, 1st Baronet, FRS (14 November 1797 – 22 February 1875) was a Scottish geologist who demonstrated the power of known natural causes in explaining the earth's history. He is best known as the author of Principles of Geology (1830–33), which presented to a wide public audience the idea that the earth was shaped by the same natural processes still in operation today, operating at similar intensities. The philosopher William Whewell termed this gradualistic view "uniformitarianism" and contrasted it with catastrophism, which had been championed by Georges Cuvier and was better accepted in Europe. The combination of evidence and eloquence in Principles convinced a wide range of readers of the significance of "deep time" for understanding the earth and environment. ### Response:	Sir Charles Lyell, 1st Baronet, FRS (14 November 1797 – 22 February 1875) was a Scottish geologist who demonstrated the power of known natural causes in explaining the earth's history. He is best known as the author of Principles of Geology (1830–33), which presented to a wide public audience the idea that the earth was shaped by the same natural processes still in operation today, operating at similar intensities. The philosopher William Whewell termed this gradualistic view "uniformitarianism" and contrasted it with catastrophism, which had been championed by Georges Cuvier and was better accepted in Europe. The combination of evidence and eloquence in Principles convinced a wide range of readers of the significance of "deep time" for understanding the earth and environment.	Sir Charles Lyell is best known as the author of Principles of Geology (1830-1833)
What is a pineapple?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is a pineapple? ### Response:		The pineapple is a fruit. It is native to South America, Central America and the Caribbean. The word "pineapple" came from European explorers, who thought the fruit looked similar to a pine cone. The pineapple is also a tropical plant and it must not be kept under 10 degrees. It takes a long time for the pineapple to grow. It mainly depends on the location and the growing conditions it gets. If the temperature is warm, the pineapple will grow faster. On average, it takes about two to three years to grow. If the fruit travels by boat, the fruit must be picked before ripening, since the trip takes a long time. Sometimes, pineapple has to travel by boat to be accessible to all. It is different for air travel. The pineapple can be picked when it is grown, since travel time is short. In most countries, they call the pineapple ananas.
On television what was Flipper	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: On television what was Flipper ### Response:		Dolphin
World Wrestling Championship 2022 was held in	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: World Wrestling Championship 2022 was held in ### Response:		Belgrade, Serbia
Which era of counterculture were the Beatles pivotal to?	Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Which era of counterculture were the Beatles pivotal to? ### Input: he Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time[1] and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form.[2] Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways; the band also explored music styles ranging from folk and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. As pioneers in recording, songwriting and artistic presentation, the Beatles revolutionised many aspects of the music industry and were often publicised as leaders of the era's youth and sociocultural movements ### Response:	he Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time[1] and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form.[2] Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways; the band also explored music styles ranging from folk and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. As pioneers in recording, songwriting and artistic presentation, the Beatles revolutionised many aspects of the music industry and were often publicised as leaders of the era's youth and sociocultural movements	The Beatles were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture
How do airplanes fly?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How do airplanes fly? ### Response:		Planes fly because of two forces - thrust and lift. Thrust is generated by the engines and moves the plane forward. When the wind passes the wings, there is a pressure differential created by the shape of the wings such that there is lift
How can introverts maintain friendship.	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How can introverts maintain friendship. ### Response:		Introverts like to be themselves. They dont like being forced to things why dont like to do. This is extremely difficult for them. They respect their friends space and expect the same in return. Introverts need to find friends who respect them for what they are and dont push them to do things they dont like and have said no to once. Generally extroverts tend to bring people to follow them, hence extroverts are not great friends for introverts, but its generally not true completely. Introverts may need to be little extrovert to express their line which their friends should push them over.
Are these blue or red colors? Pink, navy, maroon, mahogany, teal, sky, robin, scarlet	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Are these blue or red colors? Pink, navy, maroon, mahogany, teal, sky, robin, scarlet ### Response:		Pink: red, navy: blue, maroon: red, mahogany: red, teal: blue, sky: blue, robin: blue, scarlet: red
Where can I find Leptodactylus tapiti?	Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Where can I find Leptodactylus tapiti? ### Input: Leptodactylus tapiti is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and rivers. ### Response:	Leptodactylus tapiti is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and rivers.	Leptodactylus tapiti is a species of frog that are native to Brazil. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and rivers.
Give me a simpler way to tell someone that Layli and Majnun is Persian literature that borrows storytelling techniques from Varqeh and Golshah, Orwa wa Afra, Vameq and Ozra, Metiochus and Parthenope, and Vis and Ramin.	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Give me a simpler way to tell someone that Layli and Majnun is Persian literature that borrows storytelling techniques from Varqeh and Golshah, Orwa wa Afra, Vameq and Ozra, Metiochus and Parthenope, and Vis and Ramin. ### Response:		The Persian literary story Layli and Majnun is based on several other pieces of literature, such as Varqeh and Golshah, Orwa wa Afra, Vameq and Ozra, Metiochus and Parthenope, and Vis and Ramin.
Tell me which of the following items are trees and which ones are weeds: aspen, ash, chickweed, crabgrass, oak, almond, dandelion	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Tell me which of the following items are trees and which ones are weeds: aspen, ash, chickweed, crabgrass, oak, almond, dandelion ### Response:		tree: aspen, ash, oak, almond weed: chickweed, crabgrass, dandelion
Why do people enjoy baseball?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Why do people enjoy baseball? ### Response:		Baseball requires skill, practice, hard work, hand eye coordination and grit. There are one hundred and fifty plus games per year in the major league, and most players will be on the field for 70% of those games. There are few thrills better than being in the stands watching your home team win a game in the last inning by hitting a game-winning homerun.
Write do's and don'ts for handling a PR crisis. Make them directive and easy for anyone to understand and follow.	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Write do's and don'ts for handling a PR crisis. Make them directive and easy for anyone to understand and follow. ### Response:		Do: Assume "worst-case" outcomes for planning purposes. Inform key audiences regularly and accurately from the outset. Ensure communications are candid, accurate and timely. Focus on concrete actions being taken to understand or address the issue. Retain control of the story. Both positive and negative information needs to come from the company to help assure a transparent posture. Provide information that's relevant to the public's interest rather than just the company's. Consider seeking third-party support to help explain the crisis to various audiences. Explain the situation directly to key audiences using the channels that are familiar to them. Where appropriate, contact public officials and leaders proactively. Keep them informed throughout the process. Don't: Be silent or make “no comment” statements — they are often interpreted as admissions of guilt and lack of preparation. Make "off-the-record" statements — there is no such thing in a crisis situation. Speculate on anything or provide incomplete information. Stick to the facts. Let erroneous information or ill-informed opinions go unchallenged. Release sensitive or proprietary information. Try to minimize the problem, but also don’t make it a bigger deal than it is. Match the level of your response to the severity of the issue. Rely on communications alone to fix a crisis. You have to address the issue that led to the PR crisis in the first place.
Why do people need sunshine?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Why do people need sunshine? ### Response:		Ultraviolet waves from sunlight are absorbed through the skin as part of the process of producing Vitamin D. This is a critical vitamin for the immune system's ability to ward off disease, as well as for a person's hormonal balance. So sunshine can help make people both healthier and happier. On the other hand, too much sunshine can cause sunburn, which can make a person both unhealthy and unhappy.
What is the best northeast mountain for skiing?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is the best northeast mountain for skiing? ### Response:		Hunter mountain has the most diversity in trails and is an easy trip from New York.
Who are the main songwriters for the Grateful Dead?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Who are the main songwriters for the Grateful Dead? ### Response:		The main song writers for the Grateful Dead were Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Robert Hunter, and John Perry Barlow. Typically, Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter worked on songs together, and Bob Weir and John Perry Barlow worked together. A lot of song credits are credited as Garcia/Hunter, or Weir/Barlow.
What day is Halloween?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What day is Halloween? ### Response:		Halloween is October 31st
What is standard guitar tuning?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is standard guitar tuning? ### Response:		E, B, G, D, A, E
Please provide a list of best movies from Shahrukh Khan.	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Please provide a list of best movies from Shahrukh Khan. ### Response:		Not all these movies might have made big box office warnings but they brought acclaim to Shahrukh Khan. My Name is Khan Pathaan Baazigar Duplicate Kal Ho Naa Ho Kabhi Alvida Naa Ho Dil Toh Pagal Hai Dilwaale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham Main Hoon Na Don Chakh De India Veer Zara And many others.
What is C?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is C? ### Response:		C is a general-purpose computer programming language. It was created in the 1970s by Dennis Ritchie, and remains very widely used and influential. By design, C's features cleanly reflect the capabilities of the targeted CPUs. It has found lasting use in operating systems, device drivers, protocol stacks, though decreasingly for application software. C is commonly used on computer architectures that range from the largest supercomputers to the smallest microcontrollers and embedded systems.
What is a merchant bank?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is a merchant bank? ### Response:		A merchant bank is historically a bank dealing in commercial loans and investment. In modern British usage it is the same as an investment bank. Merchant banks were the first modern banks and evolved from medieval merchants who traded in commodities, particularly cloth merchants. Historically, merchant banks' purpose was to facilitate and/or finance production and trade of commodities, hence the name "merchant". Few banks today restrict their activities to such a narrow scope. In modern usage in the United States, the term additionally has taken on a more narrow meaning, and refers to a financial institution providing capital to companies in the form of share ownership instead of loans. A merchant bank also provides advice on corporate matters to the firms in which they invest.
What is the nickname for Spokane, Washington?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is the nickname for Spokane, Washington? ### Response:		Spokane's official nickname is "Hooptown USA" which it received from hosting Hoopfest which is the world's largest basketball tournament. Spokane is also known as the "Lilac City."
The French flair is the way the French see life, it has to be grandiose in the sense that even the small thing can be beautiful, stylish, and unique. There is a special French flair in Rugby, where it comes with the sense that anything can happen, even the more desperate attack would be fully supported and played like a final rally, full of bravery. This type of behavior is feared as it is based on improvisation, and has been in the past very efficient even against the very best.	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: The French flair is the way the French see life, it has to be grandiose in the sense that even the small thing can be beautiful, stylish, and unique. There is a special French flair in Rugby, where it comes with the sense that anything can happen, even the more desperate attack would be fully supported and played like a final rally, full of bravery. This type of behavior is feared as it is based on improvisation, and has been in the past very efficient even against the very best. ### Response:		What is the French Flair?
What is the TSA church?	Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is the TSA church? ### Input: The Salvation Army (TSA) is a Protestant Christian church and an international charitable organization headquartered in London, England that is aligned with the Wesleyan-Holiness movement. The organisation reports a worldwide membership of over 1.7 million,[3] comprising soldiers, officers and adherents collectively known as Salvationists. Its founders sought to bring salvation to the poor, destitute, and hungry by meeting both their "physical and spiritual needs". It is present in 133 countries,[4] running charity shops, operating shelters for the homeless and disaster relief, and humanitarian aid to developing countries. ### Response:	The Salvation Army (TSA) is a Protestant Christian church and an international charitable organization headquartered in London, England that is aligned with the Wesleyan-Holiness movement. The organisation reports a worldwide membership of over 1.7 million,[3] comprising soldiers, officers and adherents collectively known as Salvationists. Its founders sought to bring salvation to the poor, destitute, and hungry by meeting both their "physical and spiritual needs". It is present in 133 countries,[4] running charity shops, operating shelters for the homeless and disaster relief, and humanitarian aid to developing countries.	The TSA church typically stands for The Salvation Army (TSA) and it is a Protestant Christian church, as well as an international charitable organization with head quarters in England.
From the passage provided, extract the founders of Bloomberg L.P. Separate them with a comma.	Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: From the passage provided, extract the founders of Bloomberg L.P. Separate them with a comma. ### Input: Bloomberg L.P. is a privately held financial, software, data, and media company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was co-founded by Michael Bloomberg in 1981, with Thomas Secunda, Duncan MacMillan, Charles Zegar,[7] and a 12% ownership investment by Bank of America through their brokerage subsidiary Merrill Lynch.[8] ### Response:	Bloomberg L.P. is a privately held financial, software, data, and media company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was co-founded by Michael Bloomberg in 1981, with Thomas Secunda, Duncan MacMillan, Charles Zegar,[7] and a 12% ownership investment by Bank of America through their brokerage subsidiary Merrill Lynch.[8]	Michael Bloomberg, Thomas Secunda, Duncan MacMillan, Charles Zega
Why are people migrating in the US from the NE and Mid-West to the South and SE?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Why are people migrating in the US from the NE and Mid-West to the South and SE? ### Response:		Remote work has eliminated the requirement to live close to the office
What is the best indoor plant?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is the best indoor plant? ### Response:		Money plant.
What are the top 3 GDP countries in 2022?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What are the top 3 GDP countries in 2022? ### Response:		They are the United States ($20.89 trillion), China ($14.72 trillion), and Japan ($5.06 trillion).
What is Power BI?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is Power BI? ### Response:		Power BI is a dashboard reporting tool that enables users and customers to interact with data using interactive and custom visualizations, custom calculations, and queries. You can build data models in Power BI, and you can run Power BI in direct query or import mode. Direct Query queries the data directly from the system of record it connects to and import mode makes a copy of that data locally in Power BI. Depending on the size of the dataset this can affect performance.
What are some ways to tenderize beef?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What are some ways to tenderize beef? ### Response:		There are several techniques used to tenderize beef. These include the following: 1. Pounding the beef with a mallet 2. Seasoning the beef with salt and allowing it to rest for a while 3. A good approach for tenderizing beef for stir frying beef to cut it into thin strips and coating it with cornstarch
Who invented the first car?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Who invented the first car? ### Response:		Karl Benz invented the first car in 1896 AD. It was a petrol-powered engine designed to travel slowly. Made entirely by hand, the number of cars on roads did not surge as the supply was limited. However, the first popular car was the Model T, built-in 1908 by Ford in the USA. Ford sold over 15 million units of Model T worldwide.
Why do my plants keep dying?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Why do my plants keep dying? ### Response:		The most common causes is too much water (flood), followed by too little water (drought). If the plants are indoors, ensure they receive sufficient sunlight.
What are the10 best NCAA Basketball programs all-time?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What are the10 best NCAA Basketball programs all-time? ### Response:		UCLA, Kansas, Duke, North Carolina, Connecticut, Michigan State, Kentucky, Louisville, Indiana and Arizona
Tell me whether these are Major League Baseball or National Basketball Association teams: Yankees, Astros, Dodgers, Pirates and Padres.	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Tell me whether these are Major League Baseball or National Basketball Association teams: Yankees, Astros, Dodgers, Pirates and Padres. ### Response:		These five teams are all part of Major League Baseball and are not National Basketball Association teams.
What is Mexico?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is Mexico? ### Response:		Mexico is a country on the North American continent.
What happened to Captain Bligh after the Mutiny on the Bounty?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What happened to Captain Bligh after the Mutiny on the Bounty? ### Response:		The mutineers put then-Lieutenant Bligh and eighteen other crew into a small, open boat and set them adrift in the middle of the South Pacific ocean. Bligh and his men had just a small amount of food and water. Bligh used his memory of navigation charts to plan a course westward to the Dutch colony of Timor. They initially tried stopping at an island to gather supplies. The island was inhabited, however, and they were attacked. One crew member was killed and the rest barely escaped. From then on they dared not stop at any island until reaching the Great Barrier Reef of Australia (then called New Holland by the Europeans). In a remarkable achievement of seamanship, Bligh and his men sailed and rowed their open boat for 41 days over a distance of 3618 miles, in sometimes harsh weather conditions. Food and drink had to be strictly rationed, and the men suffered greatly from hunger and thirst. Except for the death of the crewman at the hands of the islanders, all the remaining crew reached Timor alive. Sadly, some men died of disease contracted at the colony town of Batavia or on the final return voyage to Europe. Of the original nineteen men set adrift by the Bounty mutineers, twelve returned alive to England. Bligh continued his career in the British Navy. He was assigned a new ship and once again sailed to Tahiti take breadfruit to British colonies in the Caribbean. This time, the mission was completed successfully. Bligh commanded additional ships, including fighting in several major naval battles. In 1805, Bligh was appointed Governor of New South Wales. He ended his British Naval career as a Vice Admiral. William Bligh died in London on Dec 12, 1817.
Why was Tamazulapam del Espíritu Santo placed under quarantine?	Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Why was Tamazulapam del Espíritu Santo placed under quarantine? ### Input: Tamazulapam del Espíritu Santo is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality is at an altitude of 2,040 meters.[3] It is part of the Sierra Mixe district within the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca Region. The municipality has a total population of 6,908,[4] and the town has a population of 2,372.[5] Municipal President Artemio Ortiz Ricardez died on May 13, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico.[6][7] The town had been placed under quarantine after its first reported case on May 10.[8] ### Response:	Tamazulapam del Espíritu Santo is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality is at an altitude of 2,040 meters.[3] It is part of the Sierra Mixe district within the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca Region. The municipality has a total population of 6,908,[4] and the town has a population of 2,372.[5] Municipal President Artemio Ortiz Ricardez died on May 13, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico.[6][7] The town had been placed under quarantine after its first reported case on May 10.[8]	Tamazulapam del Espíritu Santo was placed under quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
how many times did India won the cricket world cup	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: how many times did India won the cricket world cup ### Response:		Indian cricket team won world cup 2 times. In addition to winning the 1983 Cricket World Cup, Indian team also won the Cricket World Cup on home soil in 2011.
Write a journal entry from the pandemic.	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Write a journal entry from the pandemic. ### Response:		I can’t remember the last time I kept a journal. I used to write constantly as a little girl: in colorful notebooks gifted to me at Christmas or on my birthday. I always abandoned them when they were half full. Maybe a quarter if I was “busy.” The truth is, I abandoned them when I realized no one but me cared about what I had to say; when I had stopped caring; when I realized I wasn’t particularly profound. That may happen this time around, too. The difference now is that even if I don’t say anything profound: the timing is profound. We’re living through a global pandemic, hiding in our homes, hoping we aren’t infected and unknowingly infecting others. Avoiding people on the sidewalk when we go for walks, immediately wanting to wash our hands when picking something up after the grocery store after waiting in line for an hour. Yesterday, it was my turn to go grocery shopping. My partner had been making the majority of our runs. The last time I joined him was weeks ago, before you could expect a line around the block. We had woken up early on a Saturday, and it was lightly raining, so I convinced him we should go to the Mollie Stones up the street to beat everyone there. About 12 people were lined up when we arrived, and we huddled under a tiny floral umbrella that lives in the trunk of our car. I had charged this particular umbrella to my corporate card when on a work trip to London, and even though it’s barely functional, I won’t throw it out. Opening it to cover us while waiting outside Mollie Stones, I daydreamed of going back to London. Of traveling at all. Of being able to run into a grocery store for brunch ingredients, and nothing more. Mollie Stones was always our destination for brunch ingredients after a particularly aggressive night out. I missed nights out: crowded bars where you had to raise your voice just to be heard, and yet were still annoyed when your best friend would scream into your ear. I managed to get through that trip to Mollie Stones without crying. The last time my partner and I went to that Mollie Stones, it was the Sunday before Mayor Breed directed San Francisco to shelter in place. There weren’t any social distancing requirements, and the store was overrun by frantic shoppers. People bumped into each other in the aisles. The paper goods had been ransacked. The oat milk was nowhere to be found. We chose Mollie Stones because it’s the most expensive grocery store in San Francisco, and we didn’t think everyone would be stocking up there. But this is San Francisco, so we were wrong. I saw an elderly woman moving slowly through the store and started to hyperventilate. My partner wasn’t far, so I managed to find him and take a few deep breaths so I could avoid a panic attack. So, you can understand why I wasn’t looking forward to my first solo grocery run. I chose the Costco in SOMA because so few people live south of Market, and it was the middle of the work week: maybe you can sneak away from Zoom meetings for a quick trip to Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s, but Costco is an adventure, a commitment. Well, hundreds were as committed as I was. Probably to securing 30 rolls of toilet paper. I pulled into the Costco parking garage at 10am as it was opening. No cars waiting to enter, which I took as a good sign. Note to self: there are no good signs in a pandemic. After I finally found a parking spot, I meandered around the lot only to find myself at the back of what felt like a makeshift never-ending airport security line, hastily created with caution tape and lazily monitored by a Costco employee in a face mask with megaphone. Every few minutes, he would remind us to stay six feet apart. Despite being hopeful about the wait, I came prepared. My face was completely covered by a N95 mask, which I admit, I felt guilty about. Healthcare workers all over America needed PPE, and here I was, waiting in line at Costco wearing one piece of the ensemble. I had purchased a 10-pack after the last fire season and had broken the seal on the pack, making them impossible to donate. My mask makes me feel like a child or a cartoon character: it spans from my chin to the bottom of my eyelids. To complement it, I’m rocking ski gloves (plastic are almost impossible to come by), and have multiple episodes of The Daily downloaded on my phone. I take my spot at the back of the line, which has six or so switchbacks, and settle in to catch up with Michael Barbaro. I’ve been listening to The Daily for over a year now: almost everyday, either on my commute or while working out in the morning. But since quarantining, I’ve sadly kicked the habit. Without a gym or a ride to work, it doesn’t easily fit into my schedule. I miss Michael’s “and here’s what else you need to know today.” The first episode up features a conversation with Paul Mozur, a technology reporter based in Asia — originally Shanghai. He, along with a handful of other American reporters, were unceremoniously banned from China and forced to leave the country, and he shared both his emotional reaction and the reasons why. I then chose “voices of the pandemic,” an episode cut into four parts: reporters talking to Americans impacted by the pandemic in Pittsburgh, Kansas City, New York and Seattle. Parents who are now homeschooling their screaming toddlers. A former waitress now living in her car trying to get a job at a grocery store, but unable to locate her birth certificate. A nurse who can no longer see her grandchildren because she’s treating COVID patients. I teared up listening to her recall the first night in the hospital when they confirmed two cases of COVID-19. She felt a sense of purpose and camaraderie with her coworkers, but realized almost immediately that it meant she wouldn’t be able to host her weekly sleepover with her grandchildren. She described in detail the room she decorated for them in her house, and how their beds will remain empty for weeks. Three Daily episodes in, and I’m finally making progress in the Costco line, winding up the ramp, where red tape at our feet clearly marks the required 6-foot gap between you and the people in front and behind you. Once inside the massive warehouse, I chart a course to the paper goods and make it my mission to secure toilet paper and paper towels. A success on that front makes the wait feel worthwhile, and I start to check items off my list with purpose. Although Costco employees are strategically placed throughout the warehouse, every so often lifting a megaphone to remind shoppers to stay six feet apart, there are a few ways that make this Costco trip rather typical: I pack my shopping cart to the brim, spend far too much money, and rush out the door. More than anything, I can’t wait to take my mask off.