Katy Perry's Superbowl Performance

I know, I'm a week late. Better late than never, though. That's my motto. Anyway, I think she did a great job. 

The show was a spectacle, which has become a requirement for recent Superbowl halftime performances.

She sang live, which was very impressive, and for the most part she sang well. Her enthusiasm got the best of her a few times.

The show was quite family friendly, which was refreshing. Even when she had female dancers with her, their bikinis were 1950's style.

She sang some of her biggest hits. And if you're not a fan of her, maybe you enjoyed the brief inclusion of Lenny Kravitz,  or the longer segment with Missy Elliott.
I thought the dancing whales, beach balls, and trees were adorable.  And she began and ended with show-stopping moments: singing "Roar" while atop a mechanical, moving lion, and flying around the field on an incredibly narrow platform while belting out "Firework." That woman is fierce!

Good job, Katy!

Librarianintx

Vaccines

Here is my brief viewpoint on the debate:

I believe that in most cases, vaccines are safe.

Everyone SHOULD be vaccinated, unless you have an allergy or health condition that prevents you from taking the vaccine. For example, people who are allergic to eggs can't take the flu shot.

I do not believe that vaccines cause autism. I do not believe that vaccines contain harmful amounts of mercury. I do not believe that the inactive virus in the flu shot will give you the flu.

I think vaccines are a good thing. When you take a vaccine, you are protecting not only yourself, but also people you come into contact with. Relatives, friends, even strangers who may have health conditions that make them susceptible to complications if they get sick.

At the same time, I understand that there can be risk in taking a vaccine, just as there is some amount of risk in every activity in life. My mom worked with a lady whose young daughter developed a serious seizure disorder after getting vaccinated. So in rare cases, illness and disability can result from a vaccine. But in my opinion, rare events are not reason enough to avoid vaccines. The benefits of vaccinations far outweigh the risks.

I don't think vaccinations should be mandatory. But if a parent chooses not to vaccinate their child, they need to watch for any signs of illness, and keep their child at home if they get sick. This goes for adults too. I understand if an adult doesn't have access to sick leave at work, or a student is going for a perfect attendance record at school. But if you're sick, stay home. Don't give others what you have. And please practice good hygiene.

Librarianintx