I got my flu shot today. It came with a spiffy purple bandage with some weird design on it. I figured if I was going to take my kids to get their vaccination, I should lead by example.

It’s not going to help put their minds at ease, though. It will be a battle to get them in the car, out of the car, and then when it’s over and they’ve undoubtedly survived the ordeal, they’ll be mad at me for a while.

My conscience is clear.

However, if this year is anything like last year, I’m not sure who was more traumatized—them or me. They gave me a run for my money. When kids don’t want to do something, like get a shot, they suddenly become slippery, wet noodles with superhuman strength that can fit in any crevasse. I had no idea it was going to be so hard to get a 50-pound kid out of a Ford Fusion. By the time we got in the doctor’s office, we were all sweaty, some were crying, and no one was happy.

I guess this is part of the reason I run 5ks. Wish me luck.

Rebecca

Downtown Plans Discussed

Metromode is reporting that, “Farmington residents gathered at the Civic Theater on October 1 to hear a panel discussion called ‘A Design Discussion Downtown,’ moderated by Farmington DDA President Todd Craft.”

Other presenters included the mayor, DDA executive director and more. Click here to watch the meeting.

Shake Your Mailboxes

The Farmington Department of Public Services is asking residents who have mailboxes at the road edge to prepare for winter by shaking their mailbox.

The initiative is intended to prevent mailboxes from damage by snow pushed off the road by snowplows. When snowplows go by, most times, they don’t actually touch the mailboxes; however, the force of snow thrown from the roadway is enough to knock down a loose mailbox. Damage can often be prevented by proper routine maintenance – taking time to tighten screws and secure mailboxes to posts early in the year can reduce winter headaches in the future. If the mailbox moves when shaken, it probably won’t withstand standard snow-removal operations and should be repaired or replaced before winter.

Save the Date

There’s only two full months left in the year, and those dates are filling up. Check out the Downtown Development Authority events and make sure you save the date for the ones you don’t want to miss.

U.S. Citizenship Information Session

Interested in becoming a U.S. citizen? Frank Castria from the Detroit office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will explain the process in detail and answer your questions. Registration requested. The session will be at the Farmington Branch Meeting Room at the library on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m.