Apparently, flu shots are available earlier this year. I've noticed that drug stores, big box stores and grocery stores have fliers posted.

Monday, my mother wanted to go to Wal-mart to buy some groceries. We got in the store just before the skies opened up and it started pouring. We could hear the rain pounding on the roof.

I noticed a woman named Katina sitting in an area that said flu shots and other shots were available.

I went over and got my shot. So did my mother.

The questions she asked were so funny. Am I allergic to eggs? Am I pregnant or plan to get pregnant?

I laughed. I told her it was my birthday and I'm 60. I don't think so.

My mother laughed because she's 83.

Katina laughed, too.

It didn't hurt going in, but man, it hurts now.

I get a flu shot every year and have for many, many years. I can't remember one hurting like this.

My sisters always say I'm a wimp. I guess I am. But at least I won't catch the flu. I haven't since I started getting the shots. I catch colds, but not the flu. I guess they work.

So go on. Get your flu shot.