There’s a flu epidemic in New York City.

New York City man ignores flu virus warnings.

DON’T panic but you should PANIC!  Newspapers, Internet and TV reports are invaluable!  So far I have learned how to wash my hands, get a flu shot and avoid sick people.  Thank you but the only person really safe from the flu is the singer of the Flaming Lips:

Singer Wayne Coyne demonstrates how to properly beat influenza.

I wasn’t going to get a flu shot this year but now I might.  I don’t want the flu.  Hey, speaking of being inside of a bubble, recently my father-in-law and I took my 3-year-old nephew to an aviation museum.  They had a hurricane simulator.  Watch:


Ha ha. I think next time I’ll think twice before subjecting my nephew to hurricane force winds! Bad uncle. Have a great weekend!

UPDATE: I just realized my first photo wasn’t taken today in New York City. It’s from the 2011 film, Contagion. And “New York City man” is actually Matt Damon. Sorry for any confusion.