Springtime in the Rockies - and all that jazz. . .

I’m not the only one in Carbon County who has given up on spring. The heck with it. I’m ready for summer.

There’s nothing like a weakened immune system when everyone around is coughing or getting over some bug. I guess that it was simply my turn. Miserable March and I’m sick with the latest cold/cough/congestion/crud. I started a course of antibiotics. You’re allowed to do that as long as you’re not taking your RA meds. It never seemed to kick in, so I began another antibiotic.

Hmmmm. . . yesterday morning I was feeling different. Not better, but definitely different. I emailed my nurse with my symptoms. When she didn’t get back to me, I decided to try to give her a call. I got right through and started to explain.

Two minutes later I was grabbing things and packing the dogs in the car. I walked in the clinic and told the receptionist what the nurse had said. I was rushed into an examining room. I told them the way I had been feeling and gave the doctor the antibiotic bottle. He looked at me strangely and asked, “What antibiotic are you on?”. “Whatever that is - something like penicillin.” He handed the bottle back to me and I started laughing. “Okay, that’s Lucky’s prescription for DES, and no, I didn’t take the DES.” “I have been tempted to take Ty’s deramaxx, but so far I’m not needing anything for incontinence.” I’m glad that no matter what is happening I continue to amuse those around me.

The nurse gave me benadryl. I have some prescription strength allergy medication, and I’m not taking any more antibiotics. Believe me, you don’t want to have an allergic reaction to an antibiotic. Now I’m waiting for this cold - or whatever it is to run its course.

And yes, it’s snowing again.

Wishing you a rainbow
For sunlight after showers—
Miles and miles of Irish smiles
For golden happy hours—
Shamrocks at your doorway
For luck and laughter too,
And a host of friends that never ends
Each day your whole life through!

Thanks!

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Thank You.

The girls went to their new homes on Friday.

It was time. It is sad, but it’s also exciting.

“Be sure to get quality sleep.”

Sugar suggests:

“Take time for fun, even if it is at work.”

Luck says:

“Learn to relax, it’s easy.”

They all agree:

“Start a little trouble.”

Happy New Year!