IMHO - I think of myself as a pretty sensitive guy. I'm fairly woke on most issues, I am in touch with my inner child, and I have watched enough Rom-Coms in my lifetime (my existence, not the channel) to likely have an overabundance of estrogen in my system. But I also have another kind of sensitivity - of the physiological kind, not the psychological / emotional kind.
As a result of my Multiple Myeloma, I have a compromised immune system which makes me potentially ripe for hosting a Covid party in my body. Or, maybe MY immune system is stronger than most since it is brand new and has been further enhanced with intravenous immunoglobulin. Either way, I tend to play it safe, and my susceptibility was never more tested than this past weekend during the amazing celebration of A&S's wedding.
With an overabundance of caution, a lot of masks and face shields, and a tad of trepidation, we ventured forth into the omicron void. But the greatest defense we had was the classic strong offense - compliance and respect for the safety of me and everyone in attendance. Nothing extreme or militant, just thoughtful mask management and a high percentage of folks who were vaxxed to the max or willingly tested right before the blessed event (negative, of course). Especially the bride was boosted, and I don't mean the buste' bag but rather the boosta shot. A turnout of 135+ souls who all agreed to: celebrate safely, put aside their politics or perspectives, and mask up for the sake of love. Because in a sense, that's what it means to think about and love your fellow human by covering yourself so as not to pass along any unsuspected viral juices - especially the highly contagious (but thankfully less noxious) omicron variant.
Though it has only been technically 8 days of the possible 10-day "waiting period," and without getting too far ahead of myself on proclaiming victory (we all know how reckless that can be - just ask Thomas E. Dewey), it would appear thus far that no known positive cases have been reported as a result of the gathering. So all of us cancer carriers in attendance, as well as all others, proved that it can be done with a little bit of common sense and common decency. Thanks to all for your concern and conscientious efforts.
