Richmond was converted to an immunization centre for people like myself to be vaccinated. People wearing the mandatory masks, sitting at tables meters apart and being instructed about the Pfizer vaccine as they received that necessary jab on the arm. I wonder how many people wish they could order a drink. Wow, the surroundings felt surreal. The volunteers were friendly and helpful. It was a bit of a gamble trying to inject a bit of humour, but I took a chance anyway. As I was being directed to the room where the shots were being given, I said to a volunteer “I guess there won’t be a Paul Anka show today?” By golly, the volunteer laughed.
What influenced me to mention Paul Anka at the River Rock? I happen to be totally immersed during the past weeks reading his book, My Way, for the second time. Reading the book again after many years is like discovering a brand new book! Especially for seniors like myself who tend to be forgetful. I also recently dug up an even older show biz book written by Steve Allen called More Funny People. Both books come highly recommended. They teach you so
much about ‘show biz’ and song writing.