Mucous

Began writing a long essay that twisted into an illogical knot as whatever virus this is took over me. So, Moby managed to sit on the keyboard and somehow pull something out... well, you get the image. He's a very resourceful cat when he feels the need.

The worst part of a cold, when I was a kid, was always the congestion. Never could understand where all the snot came from. Of course, it's from the circulatory system, pumping out serum and white blood cells and debris, pushing the cells apart and swelling up the mucous membranes. Clear or white for allergies, yellow for viruses, green for bacteria - the only one needing antibiotics. Sleeping on one side, then turning over to let the other nostril open up for a while. Stuffing a tissue in the down nostril to keep it from dripping. The raw skin of my nose and upper lip. Cold sores.

None of that, this time. Chills, profound aches, overheating, muzzy head, dry coughing, lassitude, sinus pressure, sorest throat, but no dripping. Stayed home, and on the couch, Monday. Got through today, thankfully a short day, and aside from the quick trip to the dentist, planning on resting tomorrow as well. Let the healing catch up.

Going to lie down now. Seeya later.