A Cautionary Tale

I am not recommending this year's flu shot to anyone.  Last Wednesday I got both the flu shot and the pneumonia vaccine, and because of recent surgery and also because of the surgery 7 years ago, I got them both in my left arm.  I was told to postpone starting the endocrine therapy pill for two weeks to avoid confusion about the cause of any side effects.  I've never had a reaction to the flu shot, so I was skeptical, but obeyed directions.  I was fine for 24 hours, but late Thursday developed a sharp pain in the left shoulder, along with mild flu-like symptoms.  After an uncomfortable night I started to rebound, but I cancelled looking at apartments with The Girl on Friday.  It was yesterday before I could raise my arm above my head.  So my outdoor exercise regimen took yet another beating.

Fortunately my Grandchildren spent the weekend with us to do most of the heavy lifting and I have mostly recovered.  Also Sunday was the World Premier of the new Dr. Who season on BBC, and we watched it together. We have tickets to see it again Thursday night at a local theater -- it takes at least two viewings to figure out what the actors said.  Because of their accents and all.  Today I finally got out for a bike ride, visiting the Blue Bear and Waukazoo Woods.  Good enough.