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I have now had the second (of two) doses of the Shingrix vaccine. I had the pharmacist inject it into my left arm, which was sore enough last night that I wasn't comfortable sleeping on that side; since I'm right-handed, the left arm was definitely the better choice.

The Davis Square farmers market started (for 2019) yesterday. I went there after getting my Shingrix vaccine, and came home with a green leaf lettuce and a package of smoked trout pate. (I have made enough purchases to get one free package of fish of my choice from Boston Smoked Fish, but will have to go to the Public Market to claim it.)

I brought a pint of lemon saffron ice cream home from Ranc's yesterday; it is very good. They had pre-packed pints of that in the freezer, but none for single servings or to taste. I asked about ingredients, and after telling me that it had no nuts, the cashier told me that if I didn't like it, I could bring it back and get credit for a different pint. I told her I don't live near the store, and she said in that case, if I don't like it, I could bin it, tell her, and they'd give me a replacement. I won't be doing that with this flavor, but it's a generous offer.

I knew I might be over-exerting myself in going to the farmers market, but my hip started feeling worse as yesterday evening went on; this morning my left knee was also in pain. I have been shuffling around the apartment, moving as little as possible--cattitude has been very helpful in things like bringing me cups of tea with milk and sugar--and was feeling better by mid-afternoon. I hope this means that whatever it is, is healing quickly, but it may just mean I've found a suitable combination of painkillers.

The landlord of our current apartment has put a lockbox on the doorknob, so real estate agents can show the apartment if we're not home. They assured me we will get notice of showings--not only do I work at home, but I often don't put pants on unless I'm going out or expecting visitors. With luck, they'll find someone to rent this place after us quickly, with only a few showings. (I think the real estate agent showed the place we're hoping to move into to three groups of people, including us, all in the same evening.)