Gronk. I have to be showered, dressed, done feeding the animals, and on the road in 15 minutes. Damn.

Apparently the insomnia fairy was busy flitting across the country last night.

Indeed. ::yawns::

And it's official. I live in the stupidest city in the world. I know I shouldn't be, but I'm utterly staggered by how many McCain/Palin signs are sprouting up. I can't drive through my neighborhood without my blood pressure rising to dangerous levels and my hands twitching on the steering wheel, wanting to suddenly "accidentally" swerve in order to take the signs out.

There was a story, somewhere, about a family that had an Obama sign out front and one day found it in the street, obviously run over. They put it back and it happened again. Finally, they either watched or put up a camera ... to find out that one family member had a tendency to take the corner out of the drive just a little too closely. Yup - they were running down their own sign.

In other news, I also am having ear problems - a feeling of pressure and, when I move, dizziness. Right now I'm debating as to whether to call the ENT or give it another day or so to see if it clears up on its own.

Steph, I had vertigo - determined to be from an inner ear infection - several years ago. It was so bad I was getting motion sick sitting at my desk. There is something to alleviate the symptoms - I forget what - but it does help.

And, in absolutely no news but worth confirming again, Emeline is adorable.

Steph, I had vertigo - determined to be from an inner ear infection - several years ago. It was so bad I was getting motion sick sitting at my desk. There is something to alleviate the symptoms - I forget what - but it does help.

There's a few different drugs; dramamine is one, and meclizine (marketed as "Non-Drowsy Dramamine") is another.

I'm going to see the doctor (not my regular one, who I love, but one of the other doctors in the practice) at 11:45. I *think* the vertigo is less bad today, but not even CLOSE to gone, and there's no way I can drive yet. I'm hoping it's something as simple as me having a big ball of wax in my ear that they can flush out.

The Boy is going to drive me to the doctor's -- his work is okay with him doing that. He's taking good care of me. I'm so lucky.

Once I know what the doctor's diagnosis/recommendations are, I can call work and figure out if I can work at home for a while (obviously I'm fine being on the computer -- as long as I don't whip my head around, the vertigo is under control, so I could easily edit articles at home and e-mail them back).

Mostly, I hope that it's something that's easily treated, so that I can get back to the normal swing of things ASAP. Obviously.

Meclizine! that's the one - it really helped. The infection kind of had to go away in its own time. Best wishes for a good outcome and quick recovery.

I'm glad you got an appointment for the morning- I can imagine how disconcerting all this must be.

Blah, Monday. I cheered myself up by ordering some overstock from Lands End- a few tops, a corduroy jacket, and 2 pairs of winter shoes. Free shipping!

(if anyone wants some free Lands End shipping, let me know, I'll forward the email- I think it's for today and tomorrow.)

In an effort to embarass my husband, Joe plays a MEAN game of Ring Around the Rosie: [link]

Awwww! Mr. Joe is such a good dad!

Steph, I hope they figure out what's wrong and get you back to feeling more like yourself!

We would pit up Obama signs, but the local DFL has been out of signs for weeks.

Cheese and apples - that's a classic pairing.