Move over economic crisis...we have a brand new, more exciting headline to cover, it's called the Swine Flu! It's taken American (and the world) by storm! I've heard/read more about Swine Flu in the past week than I've heard about the regular (Human flu) in my entire life. Typically, every year, your local news channel will have a story about Flu season and the actions you can take to minimize your chances of getting it -- drink plenty of water, eat your veggies, get adequate sleep, etc. But with this Swine Flu, I'm supposed to all of this PLUS I have all these other restrictions -- don't shake hands with anyone (not very American, is it? You can tell a lot about a person by their handshake, now how am I supposed to know if I will be able to be friends with them?), use hand sanitizer, wash your hands 8 kajillion times a day, stay out of confined places, stay home (in extreme cases). So, what is a fella to do? Worry? nah, I figure I have just as good of a chance, if not better, at getting the human virus as the pig version. I probably won't change my eating habits. And personally, I'd rather hear news about the tanking economy than some swine!
I think my favorite story out of this whole fiasco is the headline out of Israel. They had a very conservative religious leader making a speech about the whole ordeal. Since even saying the word "swine" is unkosher, the Jewish nation has renamed it -- Mexican Flu. I guess the Jewish community isn't too worried about being politically correct. To say the least, I laughed for a couple of minutes after I heard that.
As of last week, I did not have swine flu. I went to the doc for a routine checkup and she gave me a clean bill of health.
Andrea and I are headed to Pennsylvania for the weekend. A weekend with the Skyrm's!! We'll be going with here dad, mom, and sister to Grove City. We're leaving about 7AM...and yes the coffee timer is set! I love that thing! One of her cousins goes to college there (same place her brother Jamie went) and they are having their annual talent show weekend. Supposedly it's huge and if you don't get there early, you don't get a seat. I have very high expectations for it! I must say that this isn't the ONLY reason we're going. I keep hearing that they have THE BEST outlet mall there, and I believe most of our day on Saturday (and money) will be spent there. As I'm writing this, I got to thinking...think of all those door handles, clothes, money, that people touch. That's just asking me to get the swine flu! ...and then, what about the place where the talent show is taking place? Won't that be considered a "confined space"? maybe we should reconsider...
Just think...if the swine flu gets too much more attention, April may become world Swine Flu Awareness month. ...Doug, there's an idea for the calendar you make every year for mom and dad.
One more note, this past weekend we were at Andrea's grandparent's house, and Andrea put their dog outside on a leash, well, the dog (Winnie) started digging to China so she got in trouble and Andrea went out to cover up the hole. In the process she found a couple of worms she wanted to keep to go fishing with. That's fine and well, but Andrea doesn't have a fishing pole (yet). So, she put them in a plastic bowl with dirt and a lid. We loosened the lid so the worms could breathe. Well, tonite I came home and was looking for something on the floor, and what do I see? next to the base of the black chair, there is a worm, shriveled up and rock hard. Then when Andrea gets home there is another one underneath her shoe. I haven't checked the dirt for worms, but isn't it ironic that there were only 2 worms??? I guess it's good that it rained all day so we can go out and find more.
Until next time, be good and stay away from the swine that have the flu!
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