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April 13, 2026

I had a strange conversation with a Doctor this morning

About 5 weeks ago I had a dermatological procedure done. Some skin was removed which created a wound. Local anesthesia. Not a big deal and everything is fine.

So I had a follow up today.

At the end I mentioned that while performing this procedure he, the Doctor, wasn’t wearing a mask.

Dr.: Oh I don’t wear a mask.
Me: Don’t you think you should? There was an exposed wound regardless of how small it was.
Dr.: Masks are only used to protect me so I don’t think it’s necessary.
Me: You don’t think breathing into a bloodline could be a problem?
Dr.: There’s research that says it’s negligible and it’s really just to protect me.

I was dumbfounded. I really don’t know why I didn’t say anything the day of the procedure.




April 13, 2026

Voting in Virginia right now. I'm the 7th person in line

outside of the door.


Voting YES in redistricting.

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I refuse to subscribe to the idea that the poor and the powerless are the ones organized to screw me over. Truth, Justice, & the American Way - that’s all we ask.
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