Cough, Hack

Today I have a low grade fever (99.8, which is actually high because I ususally run under 97) so I stayed home. My face is full of mucus, as is my throat and chest. Hot tea and orange juice have helped to make me feel somewhat better. Constant Comment hot tea is the zen for my wild world...love it!

I have been doing small things around the house, then resting. The washing machine was just plain gunky on the inside (where does all of that thick stuff come from?) so I gave it a good cleaning, and then ran a load of bleach water through there. Now I need to start my jeans load. In a few days I hope that my upside-down umbrella clothes dryer will be put in the ground so that I can dry laundry outside. I HATE hanging up clothes, but I will do so 1.) because it is better for the environment and 2.) we are on propane, and it is EXTREMELY expensive to use. I'll try to save money any way I can.

Dishes are done and the sink is clean. I still need to sweep, mop and vaccum. Tonight's dinner will be meat loaf and mashed potatoes, so I should get that started pretty soon also.

In the meantime I need to clean out the van. I can't go into the yard because it has rained, rained, and rained some more over the last two days. I'm ready for some nice weather!

Hope you are all feeling well.

shel