No Photo, but important date. On Wednesday, 5 January 2021 John and I received, each, the 1st injection of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. So far, groups 1a (health care workers, 1st responders), and 1b (over 65 with conditions) are receiving the vaccine. Memorial Hermann, our health care provider, sent an e-mail invitation, we signed up. Worked like "clock work."  Biddie took us. Now, we are waiting 28 days for the 2nd and final dose. It is hard to understand that some people are resisting. The only side effect we had was a little soreness at the injection site.

   A rise in those catching the disease has States tightening rules and regulations. Bars and restaurants are getting lots of blame. The ranting and begging people to be careful doesn't affect John and I; we mostly stay home except for our weekly dinner with family. Grocery delivery has been wonderful, David and Biddie help with other needed items. It is not hard to feel that the virus has stolen a year of our lives. 

   Both of us have filled our time with reading: John is plowing through a new biography on U.S. Grant. I am in an on-line scrapbooking club that also reads and discusses a book per month. The scrapbook teacher is very talented in design and book discussion. It has been very enjoyable for me, pushing me to read books I would not ordinarily choose. Variety only goes so far with me, the new list has sci-fy and horror. NO thank you to either. I did read my first black author and his The Underground Railroad. the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. and several more awards. Like I said, reading books outside my comfort zone. Total number of books for 2020 was over 45. I read a few before making a list.