Thursday, August 5, 2021

At Least

 

I think I have figured out what my issue is.... Depression.

It's been 18 months of holing up. Just as the theatre was opening up....bam! Delta variant. And we're one of the "hot spots." If only the tourists would be vaccinated and wear the damn masks.


I know I could see a show, I've been jabbed. I don't mind wearing a mask. But as virulent as this variant is, I can't chance it with my compromised immune system. Hell, it's bad enough that my wife goes to work in a gaming property every day and we're back to being uber-careful. Not even a hug until she's changed her clothes and washed her hands.

Ah, well.... We must carry on as best we can.







At least the pool is nice enough (again).

18 comments:

Mark Greene said...

Wow! I know it must be tough for you. I really hope you get the ability to enjoy yourself soon. I do wish you the best.

Sixpence Notthewiser said...

Totally understandable.
After four years of fuckery and a year and a half of pandemic, it’s understandable.

XoXo

SickoRicko said...

You can't take any chances. I'm glad the two of you are being careful, even though it's a pisser.

Your French Patrick said...

As for tourists, anyone except US citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members who have stayed in foreign countries in the past 14 days is not permitted to enter the USA for the moment. This applies to the Frenches but also to the people of many other countries.

Regarding the Covid itself, the vaccine is valid whether it is the variant or not, and I understand you have had your two vaccines.

Fear does not avoid danger, neither does courage. But fear makes you weak, and courage makes you strong. So be brave. I am wholehartedly with you.

Hugs and bisous, my darlings Jean and Pat.

Erick said...

Ya I know how tough a year it has been for everyone. Good luck to you. Depression is a tough disease. Do you take any meds? I take Citalopram daily. Helps me cope. Ciao.

William said...

Is there anything that we can do as friends and followers that would help?Always sending you the very best wishes.

JeanWM said...

Pat, You get a lot of positive feedback on here from your readers and commenters. What is so frustrating is we need strong leaders like you more than ever because the wave of disinformation, lies and politics have created this grey cloud for everyone.
We used to pull together in a big crisis, you would think a Pandemic of this magnitude would have done that again. It looks like we are going to have to look to ourselves. Hugs and bisous.

Mistress Maddie said...

I think many are going through what you are now, your not alone. While I'm not depressed, I feel Im having a hard time getting adjusted back into the throws of things again, after being stagnant for a year and a half. And people get on more nerves A LOT quicker then before.

I think Ill go live in a mountain monastery, become a monk, live quickly and make wine.

Also nude men cooking on a grill make me nervous. Watch the wieners for christ sake.

Anonymous said...

Third wave….. I can’t believe it. I spent the first two waves in our covid ICU every shift. I am thankfully able to not be in there every day this go around but it’s so difficult to be at the start again…. I hope more people get vaccinated. I wish everyone got to see what we see. Well i don’t actually because the ptsd that is surfacing from last spring and winter is now crippling so many health care workers. But i wish they saw a little. Enough to see how the risks of vaccination pale in comparison to what covid infection can do. sorry to be a downer. be careful for the coming weeks . find some good netflix shows to bing. stay safe!

Anonymous said...

And even though we need lockdown, Biden Dems have joined with Trumpsters in opposing a second one, and finished early rather than extend the eviction moratorium.

The neolibs will do whatever is required to ensure the billionaires aren't inconvenienced, even if it means using what they hate.

Bosses want to preserve their rights to coerce female employees into sex, after all.

Hot guys said...

Yeah, compromised immune system is a reality check 😏🤷‍♂️

uptonking said...

You have a pool, so lucky you. I have my prairie. Lucky me. And yes, we are back where we started, dear. Grab a good book. Fill the time. Write! I think there will be some awesome novels coming out of the pandemic. Kizzes.

Paul said...

Depression is a bummer. My best wishes and prayers for you. In 12 step programs we learn to say “this too shall pass”, and to help make it pass we get on we some service of someone else. Your service to us is this blog, and in particular you regularly reminding us of testicular and penile health. Thank you!

whkattk said...

@ Mistress - Let's just move to The Woods!

whkattk said...

@ Erick - No meds. It'll pass. It's most likely just a touch of melancholy, rather than full-blown depression.

whkattk said...

@ Jean - Thank you.
Isn't it true? I don't know why the people have not been able to come together this time. As you say, we certainly used to. I think maybe social media has eroded the ability. Hugs and bisous.

whkattk said...

@ William - Thank you. I appreciate it. What can y'all do for me? You're doing it just by reading and commenting. 😊

Anonymous said...

We really never had a denouement from the first two waves.

For my part, I'm essential, so I have had my shot and wear my masks and face shield, but once I get home, in this heat, I'm naked. I have minimized human contact, which means I masturbate much more frequently.