Good things, Sad things.

One of the places I went today was the Timbrook Public Safety Building in Winchester. The reflection in the glass doors shows a flag, which was at half mast.

The flag across the street was also lowered. This was in remembrance of the half a million Americans lost to Covid-19. How sad that we have reached this high number! 

I noticed a plaque next to the entrance. It honors Police Sargeant Ricky Lee Timbrook, who was killed in the line of duty in 1999. The building and a park are named for him. 

The reason I sought out this building is that it's a collection point for old prescription medications. I've been saving unused ones, including two that were for our dog who died two years ago. It took me a long time to deal with some of the leftover dog stuff because it was sad. 

Fortunately the collection box is outside so I did not even have to enter the building. I am thankful to have a way to dispose of medications without polluting our waters.

I also want to share a sticker that I got a week ago when we received our Covid vaccinations. There are people who point out the death rate for the virus is "only" one or two percent, but the disability rate is much higher. Also, if I had to be hospitalized I would probably suffer for my food allergies because very few institutions can deal with multiple allergies like I have. They can deal with a wheat allergy but a corn allergy is very difficult because corn is in ingredients like citric acid, fructose, and dextrose. So I am very thankful that we got vaccinated.

Thankful Thursday / Signs 2.

"Live Your Life in the Meow."

Other good things:

• I got the oil changed in the car. 
• Frank got it inspected. 
• Keith's Appliance Repair fixed our oven. 
• The sun came out and melted most of the snow.