"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> Ophelia wrote:
> > "Nexis" > wrote in message
> > news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
> >> Yours humbly and with thanks,
> >> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care
> >> of her
> >
> > You need to get your Mum in!
>
> Not always practical... my "mum" is 13 hours away. And she couldn't do
much
> about the flu, either.
>
> A few suggestions for Kimberly: Toast. Scramble some eggs. For dinner
> make mac & cheese, even from a box - easy and comfort food.
>
> Take a hot shower and wash your hair; you know you need one even if you
> don't feel like taking one - you'll feel better and the steam will help
your
> sinuses.
>
> Jill
>
>

Jill, you're actually quite right. Sometimes when you least feel like
taking a shower, it's the best thing for you. My mom is about 2 days away,
so she wouldn't be much good to me and if I called my MIL in, GAWD! That's
death itself! :~)

kili