How has the Pandemic affected you as a cancer patient/survivor

Psst, I've got this venom extractor kit. Just take your 2 shots, and then use the kit to get the poison out. Foolproof! That'll be $35.

When I first saw the headline about snake venom and COVID, I thought those snake-handling churches are going to get new members and then start losing members.

Crazy runs deep.

SerentySTAT, yup I can see that happening. Interesting article that they may have a clue forbetter treatment.

The pandemic has affected the way I interact with people. I am always guarded at the outset these day when a conversation begins. I listen for the subtle and not-so-subtle cues that indicate if a person is anti vax, anti mask. Whereas before I was always tolerant of the behaviour of others, that's no longer the case. Some of that is on me, because I've been conditioned to default to the "be nice" mode my whole life. But I've finally drawn a line in the sand, allowed myself to place importance on boundaries. I don’t get confrontational, I simply decide to not engage in conversation with them any more than I have to. I can pick up when an antimaskerandvaxxer figures out I follow the science. It's like I can sense the fur standing up on their back and watch as an evil glint appears in their eyes. It's a look I remember seeing in 1970s made-for-tv movies on the faces of the townspeople carrying large clubs on fire going after women they accused of being witches in the 1600s. I'm not interested in listening to people who want to go on endlessly about masks and vaccines. Those conversations go nowhere. As the saying goes, be aware of what's really worth your energy.

I did something incredibly out of character today. There was an anti-vax demonstration outside of the San Jose City Hall today. Not a single one I saw was wearing a mask. Iwas driving by on my morning errands and I flipped them off as I slowly drove by. It didn’t feel 100% great to do that but on the other hand, I didn’t feel as bad as I thought I would. I’m just as frustrated as most of you are.

ICU refusal, leaving the hospital AMA? Fine let them go though it is upsetting to think they may continue infecting others.

Exbrnxgl, I might have done the same without regrets.

While I’m ultimately against mandates in most situations, I find it disturbing and unacceptable that people put so much effort into trying to force their beliefs on others. It’s a real shame the way some people are behaving.

It's pitiful that any government is forced to make people protect themselves and others. Once people knew smoking was dangerous you would think it would be common sense to isolate yourself when doing it. Or if you found out you could save your life or your child's life or someone else's simply by using a seat belt or car seat then of course they would do it. My son was sick from his mandated malaria shot when he travelled in Thailand and Nepal and expected it but he didn't want malaria. duh.

Seems like there are a lot of either really stupid or really unkind people out there.

Based on the time of the day & the fact that I've just consumed a lovely gin & tonic - wrenn's comment makes me want to cry. Oh, I do agree - but how very sad....

Maybe I should start smoking again & go to "their" protest and blow smoke in their faces? How juvenile is that?

minustwo,

Another gin and tonic fan! ruthbru and I enjoyed one together in person several years ago. Every now and then we raise a virtual glass too! Enjoy it

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PM Mottley of Barbados calling for vaccine equity, climate crisis action, ...

"If we can solve complex problems like going to the moon or solving male baldness, then we can solve simple problems like letting people eat..."

QC has about 73% of its total population fully vaccinated. I think they may be giving boosters to seniors. Rt is 1.03. The vaccinations and other measures are working to keep the current wave from getting out of control, but we're not out of the woods. The hospitalized patients are younger and stay longer in ICU (rather than die). Alberta asking other provinces for help while their residents are rejecting safety measures is infuriating.

kathindc - The losses are heartbreaking.

The flags are a clean representation of loss, but there are people still in denial of the pandemic.

https://jamesheathers.medium.com/the-invisible-plague-c092ab1f7771

Some people would rather die than accept that they've been fooled.

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