Monthly Archives: February 2021

Lord, that is a long month, our February. Each one of those 28 days took forever to pass. But tomorrow begins March. Spring! Lots of birthdays! St. Patrick’s Day! Bunnies! Daffodils! So much to look forward to. Don and I … Continue reading →

Yesterday afternoon I got my second COVID vaccine shot. YAY!!! The crowds this time were much less than one month ago. I was surprised…and very early for my appointment, as I had anticipated being in the car 50 minutes before … Continue reading →

You’re not alone…we’ve all got the COVID blues to one extent or another. Some days seem ok, but then the weekends come; oh, the weekends. No meeting friends for dinner; no little excursions as we explore our new state; no … Continue reading →

I’m starting to realize how lucky I am to have received that first shot! A friend in Chicago thinks he’ll be lucky to get his by June; I’ve already mentioned what New Yorkers are going through; and I just chatted … Continue reading →

In Virginia, we can’t always tell that’s it’s winter, but this week we sure can! First, six inches of heavy wet snow…enough to have me calling someone to plow; then icy rain. Yikes. If we weren’t already confined to quarters … Continue reading →

Here in Virginia, the process is fairly straight forward: register with your local health district; wait until they contact you; make an appointment. That’s what I did, although from registration until first contact was several weeks…weeks of wondering if my … Continue reading →

Last night as I was lying in bed feeling how soft and warm the flannel sheets are, I started thinking about the little things like that that really do contribute to quality of life. That first whiff of coffee in … Continue reading →

Side effects, according to what I read, are quite varied. (Mild all the way up to death) But here’s all that I experienced: a slightly sore arm, about the same as with my yearly flu shot; and a mild fever. … Continue reading →