I'm sure the family is sick over having to give him up. I had to stop my allergy medication when I was pregnant and was completely miserable. My midwife had me go to acupuncture which 100% cured my allergies and I didn't have to take meds again. Only after decades is it slightly back again. Maybe ask her if that is something she would consider? I know it sounds crazy, but the difference was nothing short of miraculous.

I hope the doggo works out Cass. Sounds like you might need each other.

Sophia, bonus points for use of the word 'inordinate'!b

DH continues to improve. One tell is that, unlike when he's in top shape my suggestions slide right offa him. At the moment he's open to them. Thanks for all the good ~ma.

David, I hope the next few days are good, and that you enjoy your birthday. Ahead-wishes for you.

Having oneroused all morning, paying bills, confirming appointments that hadn't appeared in my portal chart, bathroom and kitchen stuff--scalding and scrubbing a dozen waterbottles, filtering water and filling them, etc. , morning dishes. Actually eating some breakfast. I'ma have a healthy apple cinnamon cookie with the remnants of my breakfast tea and take a nap.

I'm glad you are taking time to think about it, Cass. Not a decision to be impulsive about.

Also glad you have plans for potentially rough times coming up, Hec.

And glad the Benadryl helped more than expected, Sophia! What a thing. My niece finally got diagnosed with allergies (not sure to what exactly, she just said she was allergic to NYC, I think that means some common combo of dust and mold) that were behind years of mystery illnesses and she's kind of mad about it because it's "just" allergies but she's got prescription Flonase now that apparently helps a lot. So I hoped you end up with an easy way to avoid brain fog in the future!

I know next to nothing about Nosferatu but the trailer looks pretty darn good.

This sinus infection is kicking my ass. I feel like dogshit. My brain is tapioca. These antibiotics need to work a little harder. (I started them Saturday evening, so I'm assuming they should start to do stuff pretty damn soon.) In the meantime, I'm going to dramatically drape myself across the bed.

Sounds like a well-earned cookie and nap, Bev! What an excellent reward for onerousing.

Come on, antibiotics! Respond to the dramatic drapery with heightened effectiveness!

This morning I voted, did my laundry, took out the trash, and now I'm at work, which is not fair.

Yeah, you should be done with the day and relaxing after all that. Well done!

I'm at work but all I did beforehand is feed the cat

We took the car to a carwash and did the interior ourselves before getting the wash (I still love going through a car wash just as much as when I was a kid), then I dropped the dog off at the vet for All The Things, and I've been working steadily since I got back. Adulting!

Now I'm going to lie on a yoga block to release my back strain, yikes.

I have been minimally productive, with some work and chores. It's a beautiful day though so I do need to get outside.

My son's girlfriend bought a kindle holder and remote page turner to read in bed. I think it is rather hysterical, but she loves it and I love her for treating herself. [link]