There was another paper due this morning at 9.30a. I drove down from Dodge about 5 yesterday and, as per usual, did everything but write it. I checked e-mail, remixed the JSP tree (old school version) and chatted with B.

I finally started it around 5, and wrapped just before 7 (wasted way too much time putting a digital version of my signature on the 6th page — long story.) I’d had a bit of a headache all day, but by that time it was raging. I couldn’t stand up or really move my head too much without throbbing pain — and coughing or sneezing was agony.

Fortunately, I have a formal headache abatement plan. The procedure is as follows:

1. Use all available materials (subject to energy and general laziness) to simulate cave-like darkness in sleeping area.
2. Consume a minimum of 3 analgesics with at least 20 oz. of water.
3. Remove contact lenses.
4. Retire to the sleeping area with a cold compress consisting of a damp washcloth with no fewer than 3 crushed ice cubes.
5. Sleep. Three hours is a start, a night is better.

It’s always worked well for me.

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