I'd like to mention that the malaise has passed and the tickle in the back of my throat has cleared. Instead, I am more concerned about the green coriander I ate, the slight pain on the side of my toe, the appointments I have to make and keep, and charges on my various devices. There was something else I planned to mention that happened today, but as usual, it has drifted back into the fog of forgetfulness.

Last evening, a swallowed a piece of pasta that went down the back of my throat oddly.  My throat felt fine, but off as if there were a piece of something stuck there.

Less than 24 hours later, now there is a tickle in the back of my throat, as if I had fallen ill.  My nostrils also seem to be slightly runny.

I hope I am not catching a cold.

Being told no is a hurtful event, but sometimes it is necessary for personal growth.  I admit that I need to grow more and expand my vision and my possibilities.

"No" means "change" and change is painful, but it is something that must be done to survive.

I am in the part of summer where it is hot, and there is no escape except the air conditioned buildings I find myself inside.  This is the time of year when fights break out, tempers boil over, and tongues scorch targets with remarks that burn.

If these are the dog days of summer, someone has let slip the dogs of war.

I have a small brush burn on my left knee.  It is tiny, but it hurts quite a bit, despite how tiny it is.  It doesn't hurt as much as it did yesterday, but I can still notice it and feel it tingle when I move.

I am glad that this is the only acute ailment I have to mention. Many people deal with much worse on a daily basis.