Hit bottom this morning. Even though I slept at least part of the night, I started coughing violently as soon as consciousness returned - my head hurt and everything else felt lousy. So I though ir time for a cough suppressant - just to get a break. had a small brekkie and, after checking the internet, put sage and ginger in a saucepan to simmer, green tea and juice of a lemon in the tea pot. Now they are finally together and I have high hopes. I have not been coughing a lot since getting up. But I only got up because I cough less sitting, even less standing! But too tired to stand.

Last night I walked briskly the few blocks to Pieter's where a full house enjoyed, enthusiastically, the Steven Barry Blues Band, a Montreal icon for over 30 years. An amazing venue, "Pieter's Bank" was built when banks were beautiful: domed ceiling, oak moldings, huge arched windows. He lives there and also has community events - performing and visual arts. Sometimes just a few friends for supper.

Pieter was delighted with the guest we brought, our round-the-corner neighbour, a guitar teacher, is the son of one of R's - and P's - longest friends.   So Jim got to meet a man who knew his grandfather as well as his dad and uncle.

Did not get to walk home as I had left before R and he brought my car so he and Jim would not be late. There was a piece on the news last night about "sitting disease"; I certainly have it! OK. I shall walk somewhere this afternoon. 19F with chance of flurries. Drink tea, finish novel and walk! before the flurries.