Conversation

Looks like we are headed into another COVID-19 wave. I hope everyone going to giant concerts and enjoying international vacations lives long enough to regret their foolishness. I'm sorry if this hurts someone's feelings, but we have been in this pandemic for three and a half years and everyone knows better by now. Want to talk about hurt feelings? I have no life anymore because people won't wear masks in public or avoid unnecessary gatherings and travel, and it feels like everyone is cool with me having no life as long as it doesn't impact them. And every day I see someone say "Oops! I let down my guard and got covid even though I knew better." I saw three of those just this morning.

COVID is not over. Not even close. It's just not being reported on because people prefer to live in denial. but we know what to do: Get vaccinated, and keep up with the boosters. Wear a high-quality mask when indoors in public. Avoid unnecessary gatherings and travel. If you want to socialize, do it outdoors, but don't overdo it. Get tested before attending gatherings.

If you want to get yourself sick, that's up to you. But as we have known for over three years, it's not about you. It's a pandemic, and your choices affect other people. People like me who never get to go anywhere because you just had to go to a concert or fly halfway around the world on a lark. And I don't know why I have to feel like a villain for even mentioning it.