I thought "hot like wasabi" was the Barenaked Ladies. Have I been living a lie?

No, -t. A comment points out that the Better Than Ezra song is making reference to the BNL song.

The Red Sox opening game is on right now, erika. Just in case you're interested.

What? You don't think being an artist with a disability is enough disappointment that you want to make me Sox fan, too? (Of course, without the curse, who knows?) But, as in any language, invective comes first, right? And suddenly moods improve all over Secaucus and nobody knows why.

"Your last name may be Winchester, but your first name isn't Sam, and you're not going to go around with hair in your eyes like a Highland steer."

Hee! Oh, that's cute.

So, if one has never had allergies before, how does one tell the difference between them and a potential cold? Because for the past few days my eyes have been itchy and watery, my head has been stuffed up, my throat has been scratchy, and I've been really tired. But it's all been at the same level; the symptoms haven't gotten worse OR better.

Either way, ugh. I would like a nap. While I'm at it, I would also like new pretty clothes, a time machine, and a trip to Disneyland. Oh, and a winning lottery ticket.

What? You don't think being an artist with a disability is enough disappointment that you want to make me Sox fan, too? (Of course, without the curse, who knows?) But, as in any language, invective comes first, right? And suddenly moods improve all over Secaucus and nobody knows why.

I want that brilliant mind of yours to suddenly be compelled to write baseball fic.

That sounds like allergies, Jilli.

So, if one has never had allergies before, how does one tell the difference between them and a potential cold?

I'd think an easy thing to try would be to take an antihistamine. They make no real difference to cold symptoms, but should make some change in an allergic reaction.

If you're speaking of seasonal allergies, usually I only get stuffed head, watery eyes, and maybe some scratchy throat. Not usually the really tired. YAllergies, of course, MV.

Jilli, sounds like my allergies. Like Ailleann said, try an antihistamine. If it fixes you up, it's probably allergies. Have some caffeine with it to combat the drug-induced sleepies.

Coffee and Benadryl. It's what's for breakfast.

Have some caffeine with it to combat the drug-induced sleepies.

Oh dear. The problem is that caffeine is not enough to combat the sort of antihistimine crash I suffer. Benadryl is a sleeping pill to my system.

I guess it's time to go stare at the selection of allergy meds that are in the first aid box in the kitchen, and see if any say "non-drowsy formula!"

Jilli, did you see the pictures for the Minion roster?