I lost two people in my life to Covid - a sister and a cousin, both in their 90s- but practically everyone I know has had a mild version of it, every one of whom was shot and boostered. In my own case, when I got it I didn't get actually sick, I just didn't feel well. When I got the flu this Spring, however, (RSV? Who knows?) I was sick for several days.

In this small capital city of Alaska, life goes on. Some people wear masks, most don't. We are making our own music again, some people are going to concerts, we go to the market again, some people are traveling again.

An urban and isolated area, Juneau has a high rate of vaccine use and compliance. We are, of course, aware that another virus may be lurking around the corner. I expect that we will respond quickly and en masse to whatever is suggested or required from the populace.