Allergies

I have been so blessed on this trip. Very rarely have I had allergy issues, and my allergies are HUGE. Look for the song, Allergies, by the Barenaked Ladies. What a wonderful tune that is!

I remember my first allergy attacks pretty well. I had two cases of hives when my dad was stationed in MD, and then in TX when my mom and I went out to buy a guitar for me. That night was pretty non-memorable otherwise, but I had an intense allergic reaction to something. The air was thick with whatever pollen I reacted to--I remember being able to see the air.

Fast forward another 30+ years, we're back in TX, and I can't breathe again. My eyes are running, I'm sneezing big time, my ears itch, my throat itches, and I'm just not enjoying whatever is in the air. We're in Kerrville, surrounded by beautiful trees. I'm guessing they're the kind of trees trying to do me in. But I came armed with my Zyrtec and my Flonase. They help me out so very much. Not as much as Rhinocort Dry used to, but they stopped making that.

We're staying here through the New Year, cuz it's someplace to stay and get our chores done during a busy camping time down here. I'm hoping Big Bend National Park does not have whatever it is I'm reacting to so strongly. I guess we'll find out....