So, on November 18th I succumbed to peer pressure and went unmasked at a smallish indoor event where I was the featured speaker. It’s taken until today, 21 days later, to test negative for COVID again.

Based on my history, I was 80% certain I would have a rough ride if I ever got COVID, and, well, I did. Paxlovid and 5 vaccines kept me out of the hospital. I’m still not “well”, but hope to recover with a bit more time.