Today is your day Boomer! I write this blog from my bed as I recover from my first, and hopefully last, case of COVID. It is not pleasant....the coughing, aching head, dizziness, sore throat, and low energy keeps you sidelined....if you are lucky...for about a week. I am just starting to feel a little better; but what about all those people that have long-term COVID, and worse, those who died? Here are some staggering numbers(see picture): over 700 million people got the virus worldwide and 7 million died, in Canada: 5 million cases and 59,000 deaths. Which countries suffered the most? The United States, by far, was number one with 112 million cases then India in 2nd place and France 3rd. These numbers come from worldometers.info. And of course, the pandemic is still with us...just now at a more-subdued level. I got it last week and a close relative the week before. Boomers, get your shots and take great care in large-gathering situations. Cheers--and here's to your good health in this increasingly-indoor, fall-winter season!

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