The rain has moved into The Miami Valley in advance of the dreadful weather conditions to reach us in the early hours of Friday. I cannot keep track of the changing forecast, nor all the issues included save the incredibly low temperatures which will drop, Friday morning, from 22 degrees at midnight to 8 degrees by 2 AM and -6 degrees by 8 AM.

I truly hope The Park will be closed as the temperatures will be 1 degree at 2 PM, rising to 3 degrees before falling to -3 degrees the remainder of the evening. Plus, I would just like to have an additional day to myself. I am tired and having Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to myself would be wonderful.

While I slept soundly last night, my body was wracked with pain in all four limbs, and I experienced an MS “hug” before 6 AM. I’ve not had a “hug” for quite some time, but I suspect the stress and tiredness encourage it.

MS HUG: also known as “banding” or “girdling,” is a symptom of MS that feels like an uncomfortable, sometimes painful feeling of tightness or pressure, usually around the stomach or chest. The pain or tightness can stretch all around the chest or stomach, or it can be just on one side.

It’s now 2 PM and it is nearing the time to get ready for bus anxiety! I have not been late for work but the lack of commitment to staying on schedule is exasperating.

I hope everyone stays safe during this blast of wicked wintery weather.

Make it a great day!