Wednesday evening, I was miserable with seasonal allergies and a sinus infection. I felt so bad that I made a morning appointment just so I could get some stronger meds, mostly amoxicillin, to combat the misery.

Thursday evening at 4:45 PM, I felt more myself and went to dinner with Mama Kay and Laura.

While I still have head congestion, some coughing, and a headache, the headache and fever are gone. I’ve not had a doozy of a sinus infection and seasonal allergies in several years. Quarantining seemed to put them at bay.

I slept a lot in the past two days. A lot. I think the stress from Erma was also getting to me. However, since Wednesday evening she has been much like her old self. I love having the old girl’s spirit and amusement filling The Haasienda once again. As I write this post, she’s in her usual spot waiting for the rest of the milk from my cereal bowl.

On with my day which will be a full one at The Park. I feel as though I could use another eight hours of sleep, but being at The Park enthuses me with tons of energy and I love greeting our Guests and getting to know the wonderful Volunteers, some of which have some remarkable ties themselves to Dayton’s rich history.

On with my day of packing lunch, showering and dressing, and heading across the street to the bus stop.

Make it a great day!

PHOTO: one of my favorite photos of Erma shortly after her August 18, 2018 arrival at The Haasienda.