It’s going on 24 hrs and the pain in my head and ears have abated little. I’ve controlled some of the symptoms with meds but in general I feel like a bullet would do better than a decongestant. I HATE being sick. I don’t like being that guy and I’m sure of no use to my family or work when I am. I suppose I hate more that I’m a grumpy old fart when I don’t feel well.

So tonight’s challenge is to somehow find joy and peace in all of this – hoping for a better tomorrow in the process. I was to spend time with some fellows tonight discussing a book, but I’m not sure if I’m contagious or not – so home-bound and green tea it is.