This morning inbox got turned off. I had to open Gmail this afternoon, and it was not the streamlined experience I have grown accustomed to. What a mess…

I wanted to write down what happened when I got mugged earlier this evening.

Today's commute was surreal, to say the least. I work in the heart of Manchester; there was tension in the air from the moment I disembarked from the train. The police presence had a certain duality, instilling feelings of both safety and concern. The armed police at Piccadilly