I'VE BEEN SHOT!

I was out yesterday minding my own business when I got shot. Yeah, it was only a shot in the arm and it was the first of two shots of the Moderna vaccine against COVID, but I try to bring a small smile to everyone's face when talking about it. Hahaha...my second dose is scheduled for March 12.

I had seen a posting from friend Joan Pettijohn on Facebook that she had received an email from the City about various clinics around the city administering shots to people 65+ and was for specific zip code areas. Luckily for me, my 94112 was included. I arrived about 10am, checked in and had my shot within 15 minutes; had to stay for another 15 minutes to make sure I didn't have an adverse reaction (which I didn't), so overall, it was very easy-peasy. My arm was a little sore last night, but other than that, I'm fine. I'm also just about fully recovered from my urinary tract infection; taking the rest of the antibiotics as you're supposed to use the whole supply given.

The Senate's second impeachment trial ended today, with the expected result. Republicans have no backbone to stand up to the former President. Only seven of them voted guilty, joining the 48 Democrats and two Independents for 57 total votes to convict, 43 to acquit (67 needed to convict). Those 57 votes is a record number of guilty votes during any impeachment trial over the course of this country's existence. After it was all over, Mitch McConnell made a speech that sounded like the House Managers who presented the case, but of course he had voted to acquit, being one of the spineless ones who knew that he was guilty but couldn't find a conscience to do the right thing. I can only hope that those Republican Senators who voted to acquit will be held accountable by their votes in their respective states. That remains to be seen as well.

That's all for now. Stay safe, wear a mask and be healthy.


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