Friday December 16 2022

Good morning!
Joe, I was thinking the same thing as to why mention it if he's not telling you what it is.  Hope today isn't too crazy.

I'm actually already starting to feel a little better.  Less fatigued but still tired, coughing some but no fever.  Will just take it easy and chill today.  

Glad you're feeling a bit better, Tweety.

I'm taking a short break from being neck-deep in data. It gets overwhelming at times. Yesterday we were visited by regulatory folks from the mothership (we are a "managed" hospital, though municipally owned). So most of my day yesterday was spent with them and now there are things to fix for potential surveyors. 

We're short-staffed again for the weekend and I'll be on call for Saturday's day shift. Census was 8 yesterday but down to 4 now. We shall see. The choir is rehearsing Saturday morning for our cantata on Sunday.  

I suspect that the cat the guys adopted is pregnant. The microchip company and the vet are reluctant to let us claim ownership though we've had no success reaching anyone with the contact information. When I was young and people weren't so responsible about their pets, we had kittens a lot. Have not had that experience since I was a teen, and kittens are darling. But what are we going to do with kittens? I mean, I know we could (if they let us claim her) get her spayed and they would essentially "abort" the kittens, but I don't want to do that. She can be "fixed" after the kittens are born.

It's cold and foggy here, it got down to 27 last night. The forecast keeps pushing the really cold weather to later into next week, and that's fine with me. The cold fog left a pretty coating of frost or rime on the trees along the river. I tried to take a picture, but it didn't do it justice. I got a call last night from a server at a diner near my sister's house. She was there to watch the football game, and per their report, she fell and hit her head. They gave her a ride home (she wanted to walk) and dh and I drove over to check on her. I woke her up and could tell she was annoyed. She said she didn't hit her head, but tripped after having a beer. I couldn't see that she had any injuries so I said goodnight. I still think she needs to see a neurologist about her wobbliness. Otherwise, dh and I went shopping yesterday, I bought a few things and ordered some online. I will be glad when Christmas is over. 

I'm sorry you ill, Tweety. Hopefully it is already passing. According to our health officer, respiratory hospitalizations are trending down. There is still a shortage of antipyretics, cough suppressants, and Tamiflu. 

Joe, I am sure your congregation will appreciate your voice in the choir. I am jealous of your and Annie's talent. 

Annie, yup, kitties are going to kitten. 

Dianah, yes, stay healthy! 

And you too, Stars. 

The usual: He is sloshed and can barely do the stairs. He went to the liquor store this morning...that info per the neighbor who has helped me get him up more than a few times. He sat out on the porch sneaking drinks from his little bottles in his pocket and thought I didn't see him. I told him, "Don't try to hide it. I know what you are doing."

He has no clue it is our 33rd wedding anniversary. But it ain't a happy one.

Stars, I'm so sorry he's acting like this on your anniversary.  Hugs.

J22, covid rates and flu rates are on the rise here.  We tend to lag behind the NE or states north of us.  I read one figure that rates have tripled.  I went to get some cough syrup yesterday (with N95 mask and social distancing) yesterday and supplies of medication, including those for children seemed adequate.  Glad your sister is okay.

Dianah, hope you don't get any worse.

I deteriorated a bit this afternoon and spiked another temp of 101.9.  I took my last covid test and it was negative again.  Cough is still much better and I'm not congested.  Just very fatigued with a headache.  Just have to get through it.

I am so bored, but can't get into watching a movie or reading so I'm just watching YouTube videos and looking at social media.  Listening to a new Christmas album by Alicia Keys whom I've always loved.

I like Alicia Keys, too. And Christmas music. So I will have to look for that album.