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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.

It has been many weeks since I posted to the journal. My work life got super busy! Still is, but I am taking a day off today. <strong> Although I have had both coronavirus vaccine shots and my booster shot, plus a flu shot, I still worry about being exposed to someone who has not bothered to get vaccinated or from a breakthrough infection</strong>. Consequently I am<strong> happy that the city government where I live (Columbus, Ohio) has initiated another mask mandate</strong>, after having pulled back on the mandate when it looked like things were getting better. That was before the Delta variant. So, once again we must wear a mask indoors. This makes me feel a little bit better, but I am still very cautious. I am 68 years old and have asthma. My wife has an illness that puts her at risk, although she is fairly young (40s). Once again, Just like a few months ago, I am kind of on the angry side (I put it this way because I'm not obsessed by anger) because some people don't care enough to protect others by protecting themselves.<strong> My wife and I lost a family member a few weeks ago. She was in her early 60s, was the recipient of an organ transplant, and had been vaccinated.</strong> The conclusion was, surprise, surprise, a breakthrough infection.<strong> I surmise she was infected by a family member</strong> because the family out west is pretty close, but<strong> there are components of our family who are dyed-in-the-wool libertarians who simply don't get that exercising what they feel is a right to refuse to be vaccinated puts other people at risk.</strong>