At The Doctor’s Office

While in the waiting room, a woman walked in with her two boys. One had his thumb plunged deep into a cup of ice water.

“You know you’re wearing a camo bandage?” Helaine asked earlier this afternoon. I didn’t. No one checked with me before affixing it on my shoulder. It’s my souvenir from flu shot day.

I can’t remember the last time I had the flu. Maybe these shots work? So many conflicting stories. I will be sore for a few days. Don’t touch my shoulder, please.

While in the waiting room, a woman walked in with her two boys. One had his thumb plunged deep into a cup of ice water. He had been playing around with their car’s cigarette lighter. He didn’t realize the removable piece got hot!

Lesson learned.

In his defense, he’s probably never seen anyone use a car’s lighter! Even healthy progress has its downside.