My mind was unable to think about other things than feeling better for several days last week. What a relief it is to have control again. Still only about 75% of myself but being on the mend is a nice feeling.

The last few years have been more difficult fighting off viruses. Usually, I get one or two a season. Either the flu or covid and the obligatory sinus infection. Didn’t use to be that way. I guess I had a fairly strong immune system and when I did get something it didn’t last long.

Being from an older generation, most of the time I was sick it didn’t stop me from working. Only a few surgeries slowed me down and I always came back much earlier than recommended. Yeah, I was that fool. Thinking I must have a stake in the company that I worked for.

I’m sure age is partly responsible for not being able to fight off infections as I did years ago. I’m at a healthy weight. I get some exercise and stay active. I could eat healthier. I get my shots and wash hands. At my physical I’m going to talk to the doctor about getting some meds for help. I know there are things that if caught early can help.

I hate taking meds. I don’t even like taking Tylenol. The only reason I take cholesterol and BP meds is because I couldn’t find a way to fix it without meds. I have no problems with vaccines and will take whatever my doctor and science recommends.

We are an overmedicated society. Healthier lifestyles might mitigate the need for a lot of drug use. Not that I’m a poster boy for the healthy lifestyle but my dresser isn’t filled with pill bottles either.

I’m back to starting my day like I normally do. Up early, working on a few posts and editing pictures. Hitting the webcams in Ocean City MD and watching a beautiful sunrise. Seeing the same light come through my windows a few minutes later. I don’t have that fog of mind, while not totally clear, visibility and outlook is much improved.

And like the lady below, I’m doing a mental handstand on the beach this morning and ready to resume life again. With a slightly persistent cough

Random Thoughts of the Day

• Rotating my head around this morning my neck is making sounds like driving down a gravel road.
• I have very few random thoughts when I’m sick.
• Looks like the king with no clothes is gearing up for a nasty fight.
• It’s nice to feel my appetite returning. And the taste has returned.
• The measles outbreaks and deaths are on the hands of RFK Jr and DJT