A friend of mine had a double-whammy of flu and strep throat - she has grandchildren who bring home the bugs. Michelle, I think you'll find that the first (and possibly second year) of elementary school is one where they commingle germs and it seems like the kids are sick all of the time. The group gradually forms an immunity to some things and outgrows habits the allow others to happen and it gets much easier after that.

I took a case of mustang grape jelly to work today and have distributed most of it. Tomorrow I'll bring in green tomato relish for those who express an interest in it. I was surprised by a coworker who came in to offer a gift this morning - I think it has to do with when her husband died about 15 months ago. At that time I dug out photos that I'd taken and one of them was his favorite image of himself (he was a physics professor here on campus and had spoken in a library lecture series). I had an extra jar that I gave her in exchange, and she's on the list of those wanting a jar of relish.

The last couple of days where "normal" calorie-wise, but today is a fasting day. You take them when you can get them this time of year when there are meals served for staff here on campus. I'll climb the stairs a couple of times also put a little fitness activity in the day.

SRS