Yawns and Such.

 Dearly beloved, it is so easy to be sleepy right now. The weather is just about perfect for naps and other snoozes. The dogs don't seem to agree, but then, they don't take allergy meds either. And the hens are just as busy as ever scratching around and clucking their displeasure at being scooted out of the way by rampaging dogs who want to chase up and down the fence line after Jerry on his bike or the puppies who seldom ever go anywhere except around the fence line. Oh well. 

The temperature is not the least bit bad today, and the wind is just blowing softly instead of the usual gale force stuff. Can't gripe, but it does not prevent the spread of 9.8 pollen by any means. Tomorrow is supposed to only be 8. something. Joy to the world. Eyebrow raised here. Sneezing is one of my favorite activities next to reading. ahem

Made potato, onion, pepper soup and threw in some butter, some cheese, and a speck of buttermilk ranch dry dressing. Not bad at all. Ate too much, but it is difficult not to do so. And too, that kind of soup is not the best in the west left over.

Connie is still sick as a horse, and Phyllis Woodall said that their daughter's covid has developed into pneumonia. Please pray for these who have been so afflicted. Saw a post today from Lesca who had some suggestions about how to deal with the mess at home. Not sure it will still be on my clipboard:

This was shared on a Covid survivor group...I copied it from a friend and have heard many of these before but it seems like it could be helpful:

HOW TO FIGHT COVID AT HOME

No one ever talks about how to fight Covid at home. I came down with Covid in November. I went to the hospital, running a fever of 103, a rapid heart beat, and other common symptoms that come with Covid. While I was there they treated me for the high fever, dehydration and pneumonia.

The doctor sent me home to fight Covid with two prescriptions - Azithromycin 250mg & Dexamethason 6mg. When the nurse came in to discharge me, I asked her, "What can I do to help fight this at home?" She said, “Sleep on your stomach at all times with Covid. If you can’t sleep on your stomach because of heath issues sleep on your side. Do not lay on your back no matter what because it smashes your lungs and that will allow fluid to set in.

Set your clock every two hours while sleeping on your stomach, then get out of bed and walk for 15-30 min, no matter how tired or weak that you are. Also move your arms around frequently, it helps to open your lungs. Breathe in thru your nose, and out thru your mouth. This will help build up your lungs, plus help get rid of the Pneumonia or other fluid you may have.

When sitting in a recliner, sit up straight - do not lay back in the recliner, again this will smash your lungs. While watching TV - get up and walk during every commercial.

Eat at least 1 - 2 eggs a day, plus bananas, avocado and asparagus. These are good for Potassium. Drink Pedialyte, Gatorade Zero, Powerade Zero & Water with Electrolytes to prevent you from becoming dehydrated. Do not drink anything cold - have it at room temperature or warm it up. Water with lemon, and little honey, peppermint tea, apple cider are good suggestions for getting in fluids. No milk products, or pork. Vitamin’s D3, C, B, Zinc, Probiotic One-Day are good ideas. Tylenol for fever. Mucinex, or Mucinex DM for drainage, plus helps the cough. Pepcid helps for cramps in your legs. One baby aspirin everyday can help prevent getting a blood clot, which can occur from low activity. "

Drink a smoothie of blueberries, strawberries, bananas, honey, tea and a spoon or two of peanut butter.

We always hear of how Covid takes lives, but there isn't a lot of information out there regarding how to fight Covid. I hope this helps you or someone you know, just as it has helped me.

Anyway, if this is helpful to anyone, there's that. Connie says that she still has not run a fever. Go figure. But she is drooping desperately without any energy. Not much anyone can do to help in that case.

Yours truly has been having panic attacks daily now for a while. It does not make any sense at all. Jenn thinks that the generic drugs that are my current anti-depressant might be part of the problem. Not much telling. Will be taking samples starting Sunday, so we will see if it makes any difference. Know for a fact that some generic drugs are really not the same as the ones the drug companies sell for top prices. Not a LOT of difference, but maybe just enough.

Sent my oldest grandson a llama for his birthday, and he called me today to say thank you. Think it is a fairly large stuffed thing, but one of the dogs wanted to take it away from him. Hope it remains in good shape for a little while. Know what would happen around here! Wonder what it would be like to have a couple of alpacas out in the back yard. Can't imagine. They do eat grass instead of brush, however. Wouldn't that be great. No mowing. Think llamas are a little more aggressive than the alpacas. Just what we need in this neighborhood!

Not many eggs were in the nests today, but ONE white egg was in a nest. Athena finally got around to actually laying an egg instead of just sitting on the nest! Crazy hen. She is so funny and bossy. If she were a rooster, she would jump someone on a daily basis just to prove a point. Not very big in size, but big ol' attitude!

Awfully tired tonight so will put the hens up and go to bed as soon as that is possible. Just feel as if the weather is sitting on my shoulders. Oh well. Maybe tomorrow will be better.

May God give you peace and joy. You are loved.