Phun and Phrolics in the Pharmacy

Zion's Phavourite Pharmacist moved on to another store (boo-hoo) .

Her successor didn't quite get it especially when other members of the pharmacy staff would cry out "here's Zion".  Perhaps he was thinking "who is Zion and what is all this phuss about?"

Then he too was seduced by Zion's demeanor; all round charm; and good looks.

A day or two ago the pharmacist opened the door between the pharmacy and the store and called out to my dog.

Zion ambled over then ran back to me 'cause there were no treats in store.  

The pharmacist got the message and came back with treats. Zion, faster than a speeding bullet ran t'wards the open hand. Then the pharmacist began to run the length of the pharmacy with Z close behind.  The staff (who are all phriends of Z) enjoyed the performance.

Order restored I ventured to a staff member that this had probably been a brief mental health break.  She agreed.

Pharmacists and their staff members are under great pressure. Not only are they dispensing medicines they are also administering Covid tests and vaccinations; all the while being short staffed because of the absences of their colleague due to Covid.

Please be patient.  Please be gracious.  Please be thankful.


Here is Zion running in the park, not in the pharmacy.

This is a photograph of a photograph; the original having been taken by Jennifer Joy Walker. I am using it with her permission.

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