By Clint Younts
Well, we made it through another year. Lots of folks weren’t so fortunate. So far, 2022 is looking a lot like the past two years. Hospitals are full of folks who are now wishing they had gotten that dang shot. The weather is as crazy as a blue jay who found a worm lying beside an empty tequila bottle. Restaurants and other businesses are short-staffed because people are sick, lazy or a combination of the two. And shelves in local apothecaries are nearly bare.
But, hey, it’s a new year and who knows what will happen in 2022. Lots of folks are optimistic that this will be a great year, but I’m not so sure. There are still millions of people who are obstinate (that’s a fancy word for “stubborn as an old mule”) and won’t get vaccinated, allowing this virus to spread like a grass fire on a blustery summer day. Many colleges are starting the year with virtual classes, and most schools are requiring everyone to wear a mask, including the class gerbil.
