The End is Near

Another sign the end of the world must be coming soon: Mosquitoes. Every year they seem to be more prevalent and pernicious. This year they're biting me under my shirt when I'm outside, in my bed, and now at work. I started carrying a home remedy with me, since topical Benadryl and Hydrocortisone don't help. The library mosquitoes, however, seem to have vinegar proof bites. I'm afraid to think what form their next escalation will take.

Tip of the Day

If you write on a whiteboard with a black Sharpie, go over your writing with a whiteboard marker, and the Sharpie marks will erase also. Not that I have experience with this...

Or Maybe I CAN Help Myself

I just effected my first EO miracle cure! Well, not really, but sort of. J and some of my friends use essential oils (EO), and I recently become interested and bought a few. I confess that I like them mostly for the way they smell, and so far I mostly diffuse lavender in the bedroom before I go to sleep.

I just sustained a vicious insect bite on my palm, and none of the usual remedies were working (ice probably would, but I can't walk around holding an ice pack all day). A drop of lavender oil and a drop of peppermint oil did the trick. Also my hand smells pretty. It could be in all in my head, but if it works, that's fine with me.

Next up: cures for overweight, a messy house, and something to help me find a husband.

Can't Help Myself

What am I going to do when my gracious SIL stops providing sweet babies for me to love on?

The Real Me

At least I'm not vain. I will add, in my defense, that this photo was taken by a 6 year old.