Coughing, need rest, and ugh--




So happy it's Friday. I've been struggling along with what appears to be a head cold, although Holly's school sent out an email about kids with RSV, and Holly's been sick again, so ?? Either way, I'm tired of sniffling and coughing. Bleah. And tomorrow I have a two-hour craft class online! I'm kind of excited to do it; it was unexpected, and I was invited to attend, so that's really nice. 

I intend to only do groceries and maybe a few little things here or there this weekend. I need to lay low and get rid of this persnickety ick.

And it's cold again-- no surprise, but still, ew. G fed his bees some sugar water to keep them going for a bit longer. First blooms (usually dandelions) are coming, but not just yet. But when they do, it feels all of a sudden. And the trees-- we'll be having leaf pollen in no time now. In fact, when I first started coughing, it was during that glorious three days of 65+ degrees, and I thought it might just be allergies. Nope. Warmer days will come. 

The news cycle is psychologically damaging. I see today that, for a significant campaign donation, one can attend a private national security briefing, with all the juicy parts laid out just for you. 

What the actual hell. Well, yes. I've seen the pictures.

Yeah. And God has not, to my knowledge, approved mass destruction, mayhem, pain, and torment. If I've got it right, that is the domain of Satan. We are in a pretty awful place. I saw a tee shirt online the other day that states, "If Paul were here, we'd all be getting a letter." 

No truer words have been spoken. 

Have a good day, I hope you keep well, and keep the faith. Hold each other close.

C

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