I'm sorry, Cindy. Insurance companies are a plague across the landscape. I hope the next appeal works.

msbelle, I'm sorry Mac is being unresponsive, and I hope that changes soon. The mask stuff looks frustrating, too.

My university is private, and they're requiring vaccinations from everyone who doesn't have a medical or religious exemption. And they're making it really easy for people to get vaccinated, including paid time off to get it done. So I can't really complain about that aspect. I still have no idea where I'll be working (physically) come fall, though. I'm not sure anyone knows.

Officially, I don't have to wear a mask any more in my county. But the employees in my regular grocery store still wear them, and I feel like it would be rude not to also wear one so long as they do.

It's unconscionable that insurance companies can override medical professionals' orders. I'm sorry this is continuing, Cindy.

msbelle, that's all really crappy. All of it.

Thanks, Beverly!

Most businesses and people are still wearing masks here, and I'm good with that.

I still feel guilty here when not wearing a mask outdoors when the nearest people are down the block! Def still wearing indoors.

Msbelle I hope Mac gets his head on right and comes back with his shit together :( Also that work situation sounds awful.

When with doctor yesterday I told her my vax status and asked if it was okay to unmask. We had lots to talk about and I was tired and anxious. She was fine with it. Going through corridors and waiting room I masked. Also with grocery store. Not outside anymore. I do carry one in my little walking belt in case I come across masked people to be polite.

Starbucks in NYC now have entry signs saying masks are optional for vaccinated patrons. Which, given that tourist season is here, I'm not sure is such a smart idea.

So, two people on my team who've been here 1/5th the time I have just got promoted over me. Talk about signs to update ones resume.

Yes, it sucks that leaving is sometimes the only way forward.

Cindy i hope you can get the insurance company to change their stance.

Msbelle sorry about Mac.

I got an update from Mom. She's coming home..she will stay tonight with a friend and be in NC tomorrow.

My aunt has been extremely difficult and I guess there was some sort of disagreement and my aunt flipped Mom off and mom is done with her.

The hoarding folks who came over yesterday treated the mold in the office and hauled a lot of stuff out of the basement. They'll be back tomorrow to haul out the rest of the stuff from the basement and treat the mold there. (I was slightly mistaken on what they were doing to the office -- they were only treating the mold, not hauling stuff out, which I'm disappointed about. That said, Tim has already gotten a lot of stuff out of the office himself. I told him that I want the office to be usable for him, so we'll keep working on getting stuff out of there together, so help me god.)

I asked him how he was feeling about all the stuff being hauled out of the basement yesterday, and he said "Lighter." Like it's a load off his shoulders to get the basement cleaned out. And I guess it damn near literally is. I was worried about him being upset or stressed about it, so I'm glad it's having a good effect on him.