I don't know about you, but I've got a bad feeling of deja vu right about now. The media is filled with stories about Covid outbreaks and the "new variable." On every network, serious-looking doctors hope for their five minutes of fame as they discuss why you should wear masks that don't work and get shots that don't work.

There are personal stories, too. One of my best friends was shocked when her fiance came home with a positive diagnosis. Another friend told me that half of her grandaughter's 3rd grade class was out with Covid. My next-door neighbor has it. My daughter's friend has it.

All that being said, the purpose of this article isn't to scare you about all the sick people. Sick people happen, and contagious illnesses happen. We all know how to better our chances of not becoming sick and how to take care of ourselves if we're ill.

But some things are outside of our control.

Things like government mandates, lockdowns, and the ensuing hysteria. Things like being lied to at every turn. (Masks don't work! Just kidding, you HAVE to wear masks! Two weeks to stop the spread! This shot will protect you!)