You can reach me for feedback any time at rport@forumcomm.com. 7:00 am, Apr. 16, 2021 × Motorcycles and people crowd Main Street during the 80th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, on August 7, 2020. Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images/TNS MINOT, N.D. — I'm writing this column on Thursday because, this same day, I'll be getting my second shot of COVID-19 vaccination. I chose Moderna, mostly because that's what was available when I made my appointment, and the first shot knocked me for a loop for about 36 hours. I'm hoping this second shot won't be as bad, but I took Friday off anyway, just in case.