The cute guy at the Y’s information desk asked me how I was doing. Since I sound like Harvey Fierstein (Broadway actor) and look like Harvey Pekar (underground comic book writer), I counted that as exciting. Even if the guy who carries his oxygen tank around with him passed me on the track. Here’s a sample of my currently lovely singing voice.
The pest control guy came in today and sprayed his monthly poison. I guess that could be exciting to the silver fish living in my file drawer. I still can’t smell it.
I got groceries. That’s only exciting to my checking account since I spent all of next week’s allotted allowance. I sure get tired of being poor sometimes.
Coughing too much can give a person a headache. Is that breaking news?
Did you know Ben Affleck played Jack Ryan? Huh. I thought Tom Clancy’s hero was either Alec Baldwin or Harrison Ford. Does it matter that I fell asleep watching Sum of All Fears? I promise it wasn’t a criticism. My decongestant just kicked in.
Emmett and Henry don’t really care if I come back to bed or not, but I like to think they’re waiting for me. I am, after all, the most exciting thing in their lives—the sudden bark-cough that startles the food right out of their mouths, the thrilling naps, the flying Kleenex wads.
Life doesn’t get any more wild than this.
SandySue Altered
Sep 07, 2012 @ 16:21:11
when one is suffering as you are the question – where is Sandy-Sue is likely to be met with a snarl or two……
drink lots of water and watch some good movies.
Sep 07, 2012 @ 19:56:19
I’m not fond of who’s taken her place, but will hydrate her anyway. Appreciate the string thrown out into the ethers between us.
Sep 08, 2012 @ 03:00:30
It still keeps me reading
Sep 08, 2012 @ 17:41:41
Bless your minimalist heart.
Sep 08, 2012 @ 09:20:30
Dear Sandy, thanks for the update about your life–which right now sounds pretty much like a storm at sea–and also for that wonderful Sesame Street Harvey Fierstein take on “Everything’s Coming up Roses”!!! Who would have thought of noses! Peace.
Sep 08, 2012 @ 17:41:15
Harvey and I have twin voices of different mothers right now. If Broadway ever does a show called “Phlegm”, I’m a shoe-in!
Sep 08, 2012 @ 18:57:52
I love Harvey Fierstein! Hope your get your voice and health back soon.
Sep 12, 2012 @ 14:42:26
Really loved that image of your cats dropping food out of their mouths in surprise after you sneeze, so cute.
Really hope you’re feeling better soon!!
Sep 12, 2012 @ 17:09:09
Thanks so much. I think I’m better, and the cats can eat in peace.