Lio by Mark Tatulli for May 21, 2021

as if

Going-out-of-business sale?

Im out of here

Got my second shot. In 12 more days I expect to resume an imitation of a normal life. In the meantime, does anyone know how to jump-start my dead car without setting off the alarm?

But maybe it’ll come back after summer vacation.

“Nah, I’ve spent too much time with you already!”

Ah’m gonna protect muh freedumbs ‘n jest lie’ bout gettin’ muh shots. S’all jest a hoax anywho. So ah’l jest say that ah shure did get vax-see-nateamuhdids. Those (cough) cases (cough) never (hack) weren’t agunna be (GASP!) alt that durn (wheeeez) high anywaze.

“Latest news! COVID cases skyrocket only two weeks after relaxing guidelines. Vaccination lines increase as ICU beds are yet again starting to fill…”

‘‘Twas the night before the pandemic..

I really love this one. Thanks for making Lio part of real life.

I’m not a variant. Nope. Nothing to worry about here. (Lio’s smart in declining the invite. Too soon yet.)

When traveling to India, remember POSH accommodations: Port Out, Starboard Home.

There is light at the end of the tunnel thanks to people wearing masks, keeping distances, and getting vaccinated.

Still 77 dead in my state yesterday. When they could have been vaccinated, it’s hard to care much.

Going away? Don’t ever underestimate human stupidity.

This statement, from a daily New York Times email I receive, was wonderful to read: “The virus is running out of places to be communicable,” Andy Slavitt, one of President Biden’s top Covid advisers told me.”

I’ll go if there are snacks…but no needles.