rumbling and grumbling

Sun rising in Berkley, peeking over the naked treetops. As many do, been thinking about Covid and the effects on our lives.  Now all my kids have had it as well as one of my grandsons.  All have recovered.  All have been vaccinated some with the boost.  I have been tested with the PCR tested a few times.  All have been negative.  I am out a lot to keep from going stir crazy in this apartment.  I wear a mask in public areas but not if I am walking the dog alone in the neighborhood.  In that the immunity from the boost has probably expired, I expect to have another shot sometime this year.  I know it's still important but, We are all weary of hearing about this topic. The citizens that are not vaccinated will probably stay that way. All the statistics will not change their collective minds. They may or may not get sick. They will fly their flags and protest mask wearing in schools making the educators lives miserable. For me actually I am getting used to the KN95 mask, it covers better and you can speak without it falling off your nose.

The lead story in most newscasts commences with the daily statistics, how many cases, how many deaths followed by a trend chart showing which way we are going.  Around here because we had a snow storm (what a surprise in Michigan) the weather person is the star that repeats the same information every ten minutes of the broadcast.  So, mostly it is Covid, followed by weather a few local stories, more weather and a 7 minute segment on sports and on to Lester Holt.

Fell on my ass off a two step stool by being stupid and not recognizing that my balance is questionable at best. Nothing broken but sore and filled with self loathing yet again.

We have a population here at at the penitentiary of mostly over close to and over 80 years old.  Most of the residents are with out spouses and living alone.  Most go no where except for an occasional shopping trip on the senior bus, with maybe a visit to their kids here and there. They love getting together and chatting, interacting with their neighbors.  Friendships have been forged out of the adversity of loneliness. The most miserable and angst driven residents hide from everyone protected by their own fears.  Even though there are risks, even though all are masked up,  the smiles and the jokes may be worth it.  

Going to make spaghetti sauce today with the surplus canned goods I recently received. Its too cold to to much outside.

all for now

stay warm and safe