tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post6977994519303464368..comments2024-03-28T18:11:40.841-04:00Comments on Sightings Over Sixty: There's Something Going AroundTomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-50761779868907410862012-09-30T12:26:51.153-04:002012-09-30T12:26:51.153-04:00I always get a flu shot. I got my shot in Septembe...I always get a flu shot. I got my shot in September and had a mild something afterward, but its much better than the flu. Dianne<br /><br />PS good luck with the physical.schmidleysscribblins,wordpress.comhttp://schmidleysscribblins.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-51909786068449801862012-09-30T12:14:34.863-04:002012-09-30T12:14:34.863-04:00In defense of B, I should note that I was exaggera...In defense of B, I should note that I was exaggerating -- her female relatives don't really live "forever" and she is actually fairly responsible when it comes to staying home so as not to infect her coworkers with cold and flu germs. But the point is, she rarely gets sick, so that's hardly an issue for her anyway.<br /><br />Drinking plenty of fluids is good advice. (Does beer count?) As far as retiring goes, I too found that once I'd left work I never suffered from any stress-related ailments (such as back problems) -- and, I guess colds are at least in part stress related. But I had never heard of the bite-your-nails theory. When you think about it, though, it makes perfect sense. Stephen, you should'a been a doctor!<br /><br />And . . . Mr. or Ms. Anonymous. Thanks for the "love"!Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-30077281111897267012012-09-30T10:45:21.138-04:002012-09-30T10:45:21.138-04:00Most often...maybe it's human nature, but I te...Most often...maybe it's human nature, but I tend to critcize more often than I hail others. I've been reading your blog for a few months but wanted to show you some "love". <br />I really enjoy your succinct but casual comments on everything. Your views on the ordinary and even issues are both entertaining yet insightful. Keep it up.<br />Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-42117019771262010262012-09-29T17:39:40.227-04:002012-09-29T17:39:40.227-04:00Get better fast. I had my flu shot this past week...Get better fast. I had my flu shot this past week. I hope to dodge the flu again this year. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-28542649649666853412012-09-29T17:27:19.631-04:002012-09-29T17:27:19.631-04:00I notice that people who bite their nails (I was o...I notice that people who bite their nails (I was one of these people for many years) get colds more often than those who don't nibble on their fingers.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-53562200506959193952012-09-29T15:28:08.798-04:002012-09-29T15:28:08.798-04:00When I first started school I was sick all the tim...When I first started school I was sick all the time. When I first started teaching I caught everything that went around. Eventually, I was immune to nearly everything and rarely got sick. When I catch something now, though, it wipes me out for a while and I hate it. Lots of hand washing and staying hydrated are what I swear by for prevention.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-16571314026565410732012-09-29T13:24:47.494-04:002012-09-29T13:24:47.494-04:00Awwwww poor baby. Colds, flu both stink. I take ec...Awwwww poor baby. Colds, flu both stink. I take echinacea at the first sign of someone elses cold as a preventive and get a bit fanatical about hand washing. Mostly works. <br />Feel better soon and sure hope that strain isn't south bound. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-25995216945860796382012-09-29T13:14:34.311-04:002012-09-29T13:14:34.311-04:00We practice a lot of traditional chinese medicine ...We practice a lot of traditional chinese medicine in my family.They say at the change of seasons is a vulnerable time for your life energy (chi)..and in the east, they often get an acupuncture treatment at the change of each season. So, if you usually get sick in the autumn, a preventive acupuncture treatment may just do the trick!! I find having a good acupuncturist in my area that I can visit when I need her, is INVALUABLE! I hit a chronic fatigue period after moving and a couple of visits restored me! Anyway-- hope you are feeling better!!!!! Madeline Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923710592045313500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-71194380634915757592012-09-29T13:03:03.914-04:002012-09-29T13:03:03.914-04:00I used to get 2 or 3 colds ever year when I was wo...I used to get 2 or 3 colds ever year when I was working. Then after I got over the cold that I got the first day of my retirement, I never got another cold again until I started working again. <br /><br />Take two retirements and call me in the morning.Retired Sydhttp://retiredsyd.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-66277091575923120092012-09-29T13:01:15.513-04:002012-09-29T13:01:15.513-04:00"Even when B does catch a cold she won't ..."Even when B does catch a cold she won't take off from work unless she's practically paralyzed."<br />I'm sure her coworkers are ever so grateful that she tows herself and her viruses into their environment.<br /><br />My theory is that the only way to get rid of a cold is to let it knock you over, send you to bed with tissues, anti-inflammatories, and a good book. After two or three days, bingo! you're better. Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-84096926881751132372012-09-29T13:00:16.813-04:002012-09-29T13:00:16.813-04:00I was just sitting here thinking I'm getting a...I was just sitting here thinking I'm getting a cold what with the sore throat and burning eyes I have. It seems every September when school starts up, the colds start up. I've never gotten a flu shot before but may this year since I've started working again.Rubye Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511953177053448513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-33615724066754354672012-09-29T12:56:47.771-04:002012-09-29T12:56:47.771-04:00We drink hot water with honey and lemons. And, was...We drink hot water with honey and lemons. And, wash our hands often.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-18204669585450816582012-09-29T12:26:17.670-04:002012-09-29T12:26:17.670-04:00We do Airborne for a cold.We do Airborne for a cold.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.com