Charmion, actually; Edmund's been at the study computer again.

Glad to see you're up and about, Mary, but don't push yourself -- and definitely don't go out unless the house is on fire. Bronchitis has a nasty habit of rebounding on impatient patients, and pneumonia is not yet out of the question.

Ring in the New Year in a recumbent position, perhaps in front of the TV. I find that a nice glass of something mildly alcoholic helps the antibiotics go down, although doing it on one's own feels more than a bit Tiny Tim.