Lining Up for Seconds

Last night on my way home from work, I stopped by my neighbrohood CVS and got me second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

It was quick. It was painless. (Well, relatively painless--my arm is a bit achy today, but not to the point where I can't use it.)

And? It was necessary.

If we want to get back to so-called "real" life, we have to get vaccinated so we can be with one another without the prospect of spreading potentially deadly viruses amongst ourselves. Amongst our friends. Amongst our family.

If you've been resisting getting vaccinated up to this point, think of it this way: You're not doing it for yourself; you're doing it for those you care about--for those you love and wouldn't want to be without.

It's the least selfish thing you can do. So, please, do it.

Phase 4

Illinois reaches Phase 4 of its reopening plan today.

This means that folks who are fully vaccinated can pretty much do whatever they want--go to a restaurant, see a movie, catch a ballgame--as long as they're fully vaccinated.

They'll still be required to wear a mask under certain circumstances--riding the bus or train, for example--but all the venues that have had to close or work under severe seating restrictions can now fully reopen.

I'll still be wearing a mask for the next couple of weeks, though--until my second vaccine dose is administered by the fine folks at CVS on June 22nd.

Better safe than sorry--or dead.

One Down, One to Go

Yesterday, I received my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

My appointment at my neighborhood CVS was easily made online, and once I arrived it was quick and relatively painless. (Aside from some minor bruising, I'm fine.)

And? It cost me nothing.

My next appointment for the second dose is just under three weeks away.

At that point, will I toss aside my Spider-Man face mask with something approaching glee?

No. I will not.

I will keep wearing my mask until there is a public announcement that masks are no longer necessary. I am hopeful that such an announcement is coming soon.

In the meantime, I'll wear my mask, avoid crowds and generally behave myself.

I may not be enjoying life much right now--hard to be excited about sleeping on Mom's living room couch night after night--but I have no desire to tempt fate.

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My Covid face.

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Somebody lost their PPE.

In the Land of Plague

Hello, all.

Sorry I've been out of touch lately, but I've had a good reason: I've been in quarantine (along with the rest of Chicago) since mid-March, and I haven't had internet access for this whole time.

But now? I'm back.

Expect new posts in the coming days. I hope they make you laugh or smile for a little while. God knows we could use either now.