9/12, Wow! Doomscrolling pays off

The pollen has destroyed me. Nasty out there

Oil of cloves can help with a toothache. Just swab some on the gum with a q tip. (Make sure you’re not allergic to cloves first.). My grandfather was a dentist in the time before lidocaine and this is what he recommended.

Today is a no plans day. Not going to do anything if I can help it. Just coffee and couch followed by wine and couch. Might take a walk if it gets up to 30. Ignoring all responsibilities and the piles of gift bags and wrapping paper in the living room. Ignoring the stack of pots that need washing. I’ll see if my family decides to wash them but probably not. Not helping the economy by shopping. my 1959 house has stayed at 67 with the heat pump blowing nonstop so I cant complain until I get the dominion bill. Unambitious Monday.

A cold that isn’t covid (3 daily tests)

I lived in Palm beach county back in the early 2000s. It was a total kick in the head but I loved the nature and felt very comfortable there in the winter. Summers were rough. But not as hot as here in summer. The farther you go north in Florida, the deeper you get into the South.

Florida people were shockingly friendly at first but then I got used to them. They just tell it like it is without regard for who is listening. Bunch of drunken uncle types. At least you know what they are up to? Richmond folks are more reserved but still friendly.

I go visiting down there from time to time. It’s still fun to me. I make sure to hit at least one beach and one state park every trip. They have the absolute best county and state parks in Florida! We used to try to hit one every weekend.