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My wife, who is 53 with no health preconditions received her first Pfizer shot this morning at Meijr Foods in Michigan City, Indiana. We own homes in Illinois and Michigan. She said no questions asked regarding residency. Extremely difficult to get vaccinated in Illinois...but I've received three invites for doses in Michigan. I'm just happy that folks are getting their vaccines because maybe, just maybe, this summer will be more "normal" than last.

Second Pfizer dose this morning. We understand that Michigan Meijer stores are vaccinating those over 50 years old, so hopefully my wife can get an appointment there soon. Berrian County says just prove home ownership in Michigan by providing utility or tax receipts.

Grateful to have gotten first Pfizer shot this morning in Chicago...they scheduled second shot before you left the Hospital. I really worry about older folks who are not tech-savvy, don't have computers or smartphones, or fast wifi. Somehow society as as whole has to do a better job of protecting it's more fragile members.

In honor of relative peaceful and orderly succession, popping my first 2008 Taittinger Comptes de Champagne. Sometimes we get it right and that's always worth celebrating.

Street Fighting Man...

Yesterday...Cedric Bouchard Roses De Jeanne Val de Vilaine Champagne and Benoit Dehu Cuvee de 'La Rue des Noyers" Pinot Meunier Champage Today...2008 Dom Perignon and 2012 Bollinger Grand Annee

Thanksgiving is easily my favorite holiday in a "normal" year. Family, food traditions, and determination to drink/serve the best wine possible. This year it's just the two of us...everyone else is either in college, high school, or physically compromised. This will forever remain in my memory as the year without a Thanksgiving/Christmas/and most likely New Years. Still gonna raid the celler and drink nothing but "Great". Stay safe and strong my friends. We will be contributing to those in the neighborhood needing assistance...but raise a glass and say a prayer for your neighbors who seem to be doing well. I'm going to hope and pray that this is ending soon and we will be reading historical books about it for the rest of our lives. Cheers!

2019 Dirty and Rowdy Skin and Concrete Egg Fermented Semillon...funky, cloudy goodness!

Amazon Prime...Upload...loving the humor and sci-fi attitude...watched seven out of ten episodes already.

Amazon stops here about six or seven times a week....so far, no noticeable problems. I remember refusing for years to spend the money for Prime..I was an idiot (not the first time, nor most likely the last). Amazon Prime is one of the best bargains....ever. I have issues with Mr. Bezos and his attitude...but not with his service or his vision.

2014 Kutch Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay and 2012 Kutch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir...wonderful opportunity to video Zoom taste with owner and winemaker Jamie Kutch tonight....the pinot was ripe and open...the chard was life-altering.

Starting to sound serious. Anthony Fauci testified today that very possibly 1 of every 3 Americans could get the virus. And possibly 20% of those over 80 or compromised could expire. I'm 68 and diabetic...not flying anywhere, not leaving the house unnecessarily, and thinking of blowing off concert plans for the summer (Elton John, James Taylor, Lady Gaga)!

Sweet peace McCoy...so much talent, so much love...

Hard to get my mind around two fundamental life losses so close together. Grace and peace...gather and hug the rest of those you love and share some stories-they always help.

I'm sorry to admit that I've been totally oblivious to the music of Joe Henry. I've got the passion of a new convert. His new album, "The Gospel According to Water" is revelatory. I'm gobsmacked. Just bought seats to see him in Chicago in February and I'm so excited I can't sit still!