Day 3 - 175 -- Flying Insects Attack

The day was filled with revising materials for courses in the fall interspersed with several smaller errands when I needed to take a break. There is still so much left to do for fall prep and I generally try to get this done before the end of June and we are pretty much there now. Research and writing needs to occur during the summer months. This is also the only time during which we can take vacation. How to fit that into the next 9 weeks is enough to make one lose their grip.

We had a pleasant supper out tonight -- a group of friends with great conversation and silliness. On the way home, two of us walked back. We paused to chat a bit in the front yard and I found myself swatting at black flies and mosquitoes. I seem to be a beacon for such creatures. Even if I wear bug repellent, I will still get dozens of bites when others get one or none. Sadly, these bites swell up more than they do with other people, too. It is also frustrating that a conversation is interrupted because of insects <sigh>. Granted, I am in their territory when in the yard. Over the years I've found a couple great products that  help with the discomfort the bumps cause--  an ammonia-containing product that helps take the sting and itch out right after being bitten and a calamine lotion mixed with an antihistamine that works to calm the itchiness. The latter is kept on the bedside table to be there when awoken by itchiness. I suspect that even writing about this has some readers scratching <smile> -- for that I apologize.

Thinking of a song brought a real oldie to mind. Enjoy!

Itchy Twitch Feeling -- Bobby Hendricks