“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.”
Edna Ferber
Sorry I’m late, Spidey, and my Peeps!
I’m still in bed, trying to rest up as best I can… Because we only have a week left of school, and though it’s the last week of term, and filled with festive fun, I am also battling a horrid cold, and I cannot be off!
I felt much better yesterday evening, and went out with friends for dinner, but woke up with a sore throat still very much there, an achy ear, and a bin full of tissues by my side.
Hubby Dearest is just about recovering from his lurgy.
Lil Princess left one virus behind the other week, but has a cough again now, which sounds like what I’m battling with.
Only Lil Man, and Sonu Singh appear to be healthy…
Yes, the Christmas feeling this year, is definitely ill!
So, tell me, have you kept safe from these horrid bugs that are doing the rounds?
Wishing you a wonderfully peaceful Sunday, Peeps!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Dec 23, 2022 @ 01:14:59
Ahhhh hope you’re over it and I to holiday time! 🌷
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Dec 23, 2022 @ 07:50:55
Cheers, Cecily!
Merry Christmas 🎄🥰
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Dec 16, 2022 @ 00:54:45
Ritu!! You will find this fascinating. I was sick for five days. I never get sick. Never. I went to the doctor yesterday, and found out I just have a bad cold. What?? How can I be so sick that I was convinced it was the flu or strep? I had already tested negative for Covid. Here is what I learned: The doctor said she has been seeing at least six patients a day just like me. Their (my) symptoms are intense and greatly magnified. “It’s like they’re on steroids. This is something new. We think it’s because people were isolated for so long, and now they’re out and about with a lower immune system.” Interesting. Today I told this story to a parent in my class who is a nurse practitioner. She told me exactly the same thing!! And, she said that wearing masks all the time has lowered people’s immune system. She is not in favor of masks, she feels it’s better to get sick and therefore stronger.
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Dec 16, 2022 @ 06:03:30
It’s 100% lowered immunity, as well as amplified bugs, Jennie!
It’s been nearly 2 weeks and I still feel awful, but it’s the last day today 💛
As teachers we tend to have such strong immunity, but the pandemic has put paid to that, hasn’t it? 😢
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Dec 16, 2022 @ 13:15:19
Yes!!! That’s exactly what it is. And we teachers who have strong immune systems are now getting hit-hard! Thank goodness it’s your last day today. 🥰
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Dec 12, 2022 @ 07:46:48
We have had the sniffles most unusual for me as I’m normally disgustingly sniffling free not so this December so far…I hope you are all over it very soon 🙂
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Dec 12, 2022 @ 07:49:16
Thank you Carol.
Whatever these bugs are, they aren’t shifting fast, at all!
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Dec 12, 2022 @ 04:28:54
Best wishes for a fast recovery to LilPrincess and your husband, Sis! xx Michael
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Dec 12, 2022 @ 01:09:55
I hope you and the family are well again soon. Best wishes.
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Dec 12, 2022 @ 01:04:52
‘Tis the season for illness. My regular move when I taught was to limp to the finish line and then get sick over the winter break. I hope your last week goes smoothly.
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Dec 12, 2022 @ 06:08:12
That’s usually me, too, Pete… It appears the decision to be ill has beer taken out of my hands this year, though!
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 20:10:25
Seeing all of you, happy and healthy quicker than you can imagine! ❤
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 20:17:41
Thank you Sis 💛🙏🏼
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 20:07:32
Hi Ritu – I hope you are feeling better soon! There’s a lot going around on our side of the Atlantic too! Take care 🙂
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 20:17:20
Thank you ❄️😷
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 18:33:23
So sorry to hear Ritu…a house full of illness makes for a very unpleasant holiday season! We have avoided it so far fingers crossed! Rest and get better soon!
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 18:37:55
I just hope it gets better before the actual festive weekend! Thank you, John x
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 17:36:00
I hope you get well soon and Happy Holidays Ritu! 🔔🎉🎅🎁🎄
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 17:40:49
Thank you, Cindy! And Happy Holidays to you, too 🥰
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 17:34:10
Oh no, Ritu, I’m so sorry you are ill. We have cancelled our trip to the UK due to the bad weather, numerous strikes, increasing illness, and NHS issues. Michael has been so ill for the past three months that I just can’t risk him getting sick and there being no proper medical care. Very disappointing.
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 17:40:20
It is a real crazy place here right now. I’d rather not be here, either!
I think you’ve made a good shout. My throat is so sore…
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Dec 12, 2022 @ 14:05:03
Oh gosh, it sounds like that Step A virus. Get better quickly.
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Dec 12, 2022 @ 14:22:48
Thing is it’s not all Strep A. There are a huge bucketfull of toxic bugs around!
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 15:54:20
Hi Ritu,
Poor you!
Take good care. It’s so difficult when working with children. Hot Lemon and Honey, and lots of rest. Hugs xx
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 16:31:33
Thank you Joy xx
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 14:55:02
I hope that you feel better soon. I don’t usually get colds or the flu; I get weird stuff, like waking up with my eye swollen or once I started feeling bad and a lymph node on one side of my neck was swollen to almost the size of a snack-sized Snickers bar.
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 15:12:31
Thank you.
Oh wow, no, mine is just awful coughs and sniffles!
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 15:28:47
I prescribe several hot toddies! Toute suite!
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 16:32:08
If only I didn’t need to wake up early the next day! 😁 thank you xx
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 16:42:04
A small one, then, to aid in sleep. 😉 Medicinal purposes.
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 17:07:26
🥰🥰
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 14:52:11
It must still be said that, on the other hand, it is hard to be isolated all the time. In a way, it would be nice to be a more carefree person. I just can’t be like that. The same applies to many other things. Fear increases stress, and that’s not a good thing when it’s constant.
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 15:11:48
Truth…
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 13:08:10
fingers crossed. like you, just have to make it through one more very festive week in my classroom. many kids are in and out sick, so hopefully I can hold out. hope you are feeling better soon so you can enjoy this last bit
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 13:09:41
Thanks, Beth!
We’ve not had a full class for at least 3 weeks now!
But im.hooing my resting up today will help with feeling better tomorrow xx
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 12:56:14
Get better soon! So far I’ve been lucky not to get any viruses (the more all kinds of other sadness and stressors & symptoms from it). This is because I have been super careful and avoided all possible contact. In other words, I haven’t really been anywhere, and I always wear strong masks in front of people.
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 13:01:46
Thank you!
Sometimes, I wish I could avoid, but as a teacher and with 2 kids still in School, it’s unavoidable!
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 13:34:57
Yes right, I understand!
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 12:42:39
I hope you feel better soon
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 12:45:26
Thank you 🤗
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 15:50:34
My pleasure
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 12:39:20
Feel better soon! We both had it and it took a while to get rid of. xo
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Dec 11, 2022 @ 12:42:43
Its a horrible lingering thing, isn’t it? 😢
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