Speaking of doc visits, I don't remember where I posted about giant balls of ear wax? I was sooo hopeful, but no. My ears are "pristine". BUT, the tubes are filled with fluid, which doc says is probably built up from allergies that I didn't know I have. He says the walls get swollen, and fluid that normally passes right out, can't drain. So apparently, that explains the hearing loss and feeling of pressure. I am skeptical. I am supposed to try some OTC allergy meds for a week to see if it dries up. Whatev. I really wanted giant balls of wax to be removed and instant relief.

I also have a ridiculously quick onset cold and my boyfriend is 3,000 miles away and my ex housemate's car's clutch is out so am feeling very alone. And of course, little baby panicking about "who will drive me to the hospital tonight when I slip into a coma??!"

Oh, java, don't worry!

Once you're in the coma, you won't know *where* you are, so you don't really need to be driven to the hospital!

t ducks, runs

Thanks, Tep. I feel better now. Fer realz.

Oh Just call us when you feel yourself slipping into a coma. Just warn me so I stop drinking rum and can drive.

Awww, beth, thanks. Bring the rum!

hides the rum, just in case.

Matt's a meanie! Come on, share! And "hi, Matt!!"

It suddenly struck my friend that for me, God is just as much a story as Santa.

I find Frances Church's "Yes, Virginia" editorial makes Santa Claus considerably more inspiring and believable than god.

If you feel yourself going into a coma, javachick, post in Beep Me.

I'm going to go find more rum. and maybe some cheese

There will be No, I repeat NO, slipping into comas. Or commas for that matter.

Get it? Got it? Good.

Yeah, cuz you don't really want me to bring my "more alpha than the alpha dog" voice out.

Also, there shall be sharing of rum.