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Coming back from the Caribbean, I was sick. Then I tweaked my back - thankfully, only mild, though a week later, even though it's doing much better, I'm still getting a few jolts and shocks. I ordered a spine support seat cover. It seems to work wonderfully. I feel like I'm 80, even though I'm basically half that.
After our flight back last week, my partner developed a cough, and it's been getting worse. A couple of nights ago she was up half the night, coughing. So I was up half the night, too. It's been snowing steadily the last few days, and with regular shovelling of small amounts (to spare my back), I'm bleary but also weirdly awake.
At lunch today, I took the dogs out for a walk in the fresh powder. And it was lovely. My older dog will be thirteen in a few months, and while his evenings are basically devoted to curling up next to my partner as she watches TV or does crosswords on the couch, give him fresh snow and it's like he's a puppy again. Running back and forth, nose to the ground.
We have reedy ponds near our house, and I love to take the dogs for little walks around them. The two of them weave in and out of the tall grass on their leads, sniffing at things, lunging for voles. Today there was the distinct smell of skunk as we approached. I decided it might be smart to keep them on the path.
When we got home, I made myself a sandwich and a strong cup of tea. From my workspace in the basement, I could see the snowflakes coming down, still heavy. The rest of the day passed. The evening's been a blur, too. Maybe tonight's the night we get our first good sleep in days. Maybe tomorrow I'll feel a little closer to normal.