Looking together in the same direction.

Looking together in the same direction.
Sea otters hold hands while they sleep so they don't drift apart.

by my favorite poet, Mary Oliver

"Instructions for living a life.

Pay attention.

Be astonished.

Tell about it."

Mary Oliver


Friday, July 29, 2011

Chiggers, not for the squeamish

     I was gardening last week, cutting down some tall mounds of flowers that were overgrown, and I must have wandered into an area of chiggers.  Usually we don't have chiggers here, but it has been an odd and wetter than normal year.  So, one week later, I am still miserable with these darn bites all over my feet, ankles, and waist area.  I must be especially sensitive because I have hives and blisters, and they itch like the dickens!  I am taking benadryl and also using antibiotic cream.  I hope they get better soon.

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