I am hoping I can still escape its clutch. I am just a few auditions away from being the next Dristan Girl. Some girls are destined for Bond. I'm more cut out for Mucinex. Aches. Chills. Headache. Low energy. Watery eyes. Sore throat. Have you noticed how … [Read more...] about Common Cold Tipple – 5:00 Fridays
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Raymond Cook Makes Me Sick
I've been sick. I missed my birthday festivities and didn't even have any cake. And you know how much I love cake. While I was in the middle of my pity party, I saw some news. You might remember when I wrote about a careless drunk doctor who slammed into an innocent ballet … [Read more...] about Raymond Cook Makes Me Sick
Cure for the Common Cold Martini – 5:00 Fridays
I've been feeling a bit sluggish this week. I lucked out and made three trips over the summer in perfect health. This, despite the hackers and wheezers who seem to use pocketed snot rags (also known as the handkerchief and regarded as a posh accoutrement to one's outfit for some … [Read more...] about Cure for the Common Cold Martini – 5:00 Fridays
Food Safety: Caveat Emptor
"Caveat Emptor: is one of the many phrases I remember from my early days of Latin in the esteemed Dr. Larrick's class. (Sidebar: Every student should have been lucky enough to have had Dr. Larrick. He continues to inspire students in ways few can. Teaching is a gift. One that he … [Read more...] about Food Safety: Caveat Emptor