Influenza

            Sorry folks, no blog this week. I came down with a bout of influenza. Chills, fever, soreness in the muscles. It hasn't been fun at all. I can't remember the last time I've been this sick. When I was feeling the most uncomfortable and feeling sorry for myself, I'd think of the men who were skinned alive in Mongolia during World War Two. That put my discomfort in prospective. Or, I thought of being trapped in a snow storm without shelter or proper clothing. I was in a warm bed with pills and orange juice. I had it easy. All I had to do was wait it out. Four days later I'm feeling much better. I'm glad for that. The little virus had me under its spell. The microscopic underworld took hold of me, but my body fought back and thank the stars for that.