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We had a little snow today, just flurries here in the valley, but the mountains got some accumulation. It was very pretty watching it from the window. I have the flu, and for the first time ever I “called in sick.” I did not go to work today because I was sick. In the Army, if you were sick, you had to get up and go to work. The CQ would give you a “sick call slip,” and you would go to the walk in clinic to wait for hours with all of the other sick folks to be seen by a doctor. When it was your turn (and by now your fever was down) the doctor would look at you and say, “OK, you’re sick. Go to the pharmacy and pick up some Motrin and Cepacol. You can stay in your quarters for the rest of the day.” You then had to wait in the pharmacy for another hour or so, take the “sick call slip” back to the CQ to let the unit know what had become of you, and go to bed. It was usually 1400 or so and the duty day was almost over anyway. So, it was just easier for everyone if you went to work and toughed it out. Calling in sick is so cool. I called and said, “I’m sick and not coming to work.” And, then I didn’t go to work. I slept. I drank tea. I watched the flurries. It is amazing. Of course, I will not abuse the privilege, but I feel so much better, despite not having any Motrin or Cepacol.

My daughter is a working journalist, and today she got a story on the front page, above the fold, of one of the papers she freelances for. I am so proud of her. She graduated in May of this year and is supporting herself in her chosen field. How many people can say that?

I am convinced that the camera on my computer is on all of the time, even when the green light is off. It’s not like I’m doing anything worth watching, but it kind of creeps me out a little.

My tea tag said, "Live and let live."