Talk about bad timing. Tonight Lifelong AIDS Alliance holds its annual Dining Out for Life fundraiser, predicated on the idea that everyone wants hang out in crowded rooms. Thirty percent of your bill at dozens of local restaurants goes toward helping folks living with HIV/AIDS. The list of restaurants is huge. The cause is great. The timing, on the brink of a pandemic and all, is tragic. But I’m going to do it. I’m going to swine dine out for life. Perhaps I’ll even order pork.

(If you don't want to brave the public pens, you can donate online here.)