Thanks for checking in, Shir and Nilly. I'm so glad you're safe, and hoping you continue to be so.

Shir and Nilly, you're never far from my heart lately.

I've been running a constant low-grade fever for 2 days (which is weird because [1] I never get fevers, and [2] my normal temp is around 97, so 100 feels HOT), so no Father's Day lunch today. Nothing other than reading and trying to remember to hydrate. (Best electrolyte replacer: Drip Drop Hydration fruit punch and cherry flavors.) Covid tests have been negative, so it's just some generic Ick.

My left-hand carpal tunnel surgery is coming up Thursday, which means no ibuprofen this week, which means I am once again reminded that apparently the only thing keeping me alive *is* ibuprofen, because all my parts are starting to hurt.

Is there anything going on in my life that *isn't* my ancient body crumbling? Oh! Lightning bugs are back! Seeing them makes me so happy!

Steph, sounds like you have the same virus I’ve had!! Today was the first day since Tuesday my temp was normal.

Steph, sounds like you have the same virus I’ve had!! Today was the first day since Tuesday my temp was normal.

It's just low-grade fever and stuffy head/ears. Also fatigue and feeling like shit. It can fuck off to whatever ring of heck it came from. ("Ring of hell" seems too strong for a low-grade non-Covid Ick.)

So the Tornado (my BIL's nickname for my dog) has a cough again. This will be the fourth or fifth infection or reaction since I got her a year ago. I'm beginning to think she has allergic pneumonitis. Unfortunately I'm leaving on vacation on Wednesday for 3 weeks!

So first thing tomorrow I call the vet, get another course of steroids for her, and call the kennel. Who will then charge me an extra $50/day to walk her instead of putting her in the all-day daycare.

Yay. Don't let anyone ever tell you that pets are cheap.

It's just low-grade fever and stuffy head/ears. Also fatigue and feeling like shit.

Sounds familiar

Yikes, Suela. I’m sorry. But I hope you have an awesome vacation!!

I had a v busy weekend, between protest and a line dance performance at the roller derby, and breakfast with a friend I hadn’t seen in 15 years, and watching friends play soccer and then dinner with a friend and her 3 year old (my Google searches now include multiple things about elephant poop, because the only thing funnier than poop is LOTS of poop, to a three year old boy). I did not manage to go to the gym, or grocery shopping, or cleaning my yard, but whatevs.

Feeling relieved for the citizens of Minnesota. It must have been very stressful with that guy on the loose.

Feeling worse for the Middle East, with too many people wanting to kill each other.

Ah, Monday. I have to get productive. I have been doing nothing but watching streaming TV, with a daily swimming break. My plans for accomplishing much didn't happen yesterday, except for meal planning.

In much better news, today is Askye's birthday! I hope you have a delightful day and that the year to come brings improved health, along with plenty of joy and laughter.

Happy Birthday, askye! May it be wonderful, and may your year ahead rock.