Since he moved his office outside, Arash Azizi has dealt with rainouts, bird droppings and neck pain so bad that he is thinking about fashioning a harness like the ones used by ballpark vendors so he can keep his laptop screen at eye level. For the 32-year-old writer and graduate student, these inconveniences are no match for the peace of mind that comes with working in nature after months in coronavirus-induced isolation. The urban workforce is hitting America’s beaches, parks, playgrounds and boardwalks. Many have battled spotty phone service, aggressive wildlife or the unavoidable sounds of nature in the middle of a city. Then there are other humans, who are always trying to use prime park-office real estate for things like picnics.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 28, 2020 14:03 UTC