I had a cold. It was a promiscuous cold; others had had it before me. And yet it clung to me like an unpaid student loan. I tried to use whiskey as an antibiotic. It went viral. I tried to sleep, but every time I came close, it woke me with a cough.
Finally, I sat down at my computer and called up the news. It was so depressing, I heard each cold virus scream as it committed suicide in a fit of nihilistic despair.
Wise men used to say, “starve a cold, feed a fever.” I say, show ’em the news. Let’s see just how tough they really are.
(From the movie, “The Shining.”)
Unexpected, Brian. Either you really are feeling better. Or you are abysmally bored. Oddly, I hope it’s both. Boredom is always a good sign of imminent recovery. But, whatever the cause, it’s good to have one of your posts on my Reader again! 🙂
2 points, Crispina: it’s both. 🙂
Um … is this a correction of my grammar (blog comments don’t count)? Or a reply to my query? I’m guessing the latter. You just can’t wait to be out in the sub-zero temperatures forecast for later this week, I know.
Any excuse for a shot or more of whiskey.
Reply to query, of course. Were I disposed to correct your grammar, I would have adopted the lofty tone taken by those intent on preventing others from debasing the English language.
And I need to buy more whiskey.
Love it. I have missed your sense of humour. But it’s good you’re back on your feet. 🙂