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The Dreaded Sinus Season

         May and June are always bad times for breathing and allergy related problems. I had the misfortune to catch a miserable cold from someone else who had gotten it from a coworker. And I, too, was bad off with a sore throat, runny eyes, heavier than usual sneezing, then the nagging cough. By the time I had gotten through the ten days of that mess, I was in full allergy season.

         So now my voice, which is soft even on a good day, comes and goes. Which no one would mind, if I didn't sing in the choir. Saturday, I thought my voice was clear. I actually sang a few songs at home without trouble, for the first time in weeks. Today, because we sang in church, my voice sounded like a frog. I was constantly trying to clear my throat. My nose was runny again, too.

         Waa, Waa. I know. Whining again. It's just so undignified. It interferes with something I like--singing. It's not cool to have allergies. Nerds have allergies. My throat will clear up, along with my nose, about mid to late June. Only first of August, it will be hay fever season. That could linger on up to October, depending on the weather.

         Well, I refuse to stay indoors or wear a mask. I tried a mask one year, but it makes your face turn red, and you sweat profusely in the face and neck. Talk about looking like a nerd. Masks really should be saved for the truly sick.

         I can open my mouth and lip sync the words. Only the person next to me will know.