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Let's move into September with Want to?

"Abate" is a good description of how I'm feeling today.  There's still that weird skin feeling, and my head hurts like there's a fever, but overall, I'm good. I finished this book yesterday:   Yep, Kim read another non-fiction book about something disastrous.  Hannah and I once had a long discussion about Dyatlov Pass, and came up with several theories, many covered here.  And yes, they do put forth what is probably the correct explanation.

All the shots yesterday made sleeping last night practically impossible.  Both arms are so sore, I couldn't get comfortable.  Plus, I was having chills and a feverish headache. . .  Generally unpleasant.  Getting deeper into today has given me some ease, but, not a full erasure of symptoms.  What's the old saw about the cure being worse than the illness?

Left arm shingles. Right arm flu, COVID, and not-very-sticky bandages.   Thank you, CVS.  The shingles arm is getting sorer and sorer.  I've never had that shot before, so I'm anxious to see what happens.  The flu shot always makes me flu-ish, so I'm waiting for that to kick in. If you haven't yet, go get the vaccines you're due.  And may your band-aids have stronger adhesive than mine.  

Oooooh, look how near The End of The Blue is!  There is still much, much backstitching to be done.  My current plan is to set this aside for a little bit, coming back to it with fresh eyes. Also aspirational in my cross-stitch world, the designs of  Sally King .  An example here: She has created an entire line of shoe designs, and they are incredibly imaginative.  Go to the website to see more.

Big screen: DNC Convention. Kindle: NFL game. You? 

Y'all, I've been trying to come up with things to say, and I've repeatedly come up short.  The Girl with Rabbit cross-stitch is chugging along.  I've finished the front and one sleeve of the Sierra Yarn sweater, plus the back is cast on. I finished Elizabeth Keckley's book (it was splendid).  Keeping the White House theme going, I've just received this, and am anxious to start it.  I was/am a huge "West Wing" fan;  so many remarkable actors, sharp writing, scenes that can still make me cry.  Martin Sheen, you are genuinely adored in this house.  Adored.