I figured I’d mention I’m on the umpteenth day of this flu. I mention this not so much to whine about it as to apologize for not keeping this site up any better than I have. I see you guys have been having lively discussions amongst yourselves which is excellent. Someone recently asked me why I blogged. I told them, primarily because I like writing. But, also I like the idea of a “third space” –not family, not work– where people can casually discuss the issues of the day.
You didn’t actually think that the flu would be a one day illness, did you?
I would budget at least a week for being out of commition. And contingency for 2 weeks.
Did you get a flu shot this year? Just wondering.
You know, I really love the idea of the “third space” as well.
I remember watching the movie “Titanic” where the men all go for cigars and brandy to have political conversations (or congradulate each other on being “masters of the universe”, depending on your opinion).
I remember feeling sad that days like there were gone. Not the rich men sitting in a room leaving the women out, but the part where people just sat to discuss things like we do here. I’m glad that while we can’t do it in person very often, we have places like this.
Thanks, Doug! Hope you’re on your feet soon.
The best third space I’ve ever heard of was the Diogenes Club, from Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories.
A great idea named after a great philosopher!
Doug, Hope you’re feeling better soon. The flu is the worst, especially if your working while suffering through it. That makes it seem to last even longer.
The blogosphere is great for providing that third space. People who are interested in politics and other discussions can always find some lively debate and something to provoke their thoughts.
Just to be clear here – Mrs. Masson has yet to succumb to this virus.
Lesson learned: Amy is strong. Doug is weak.
Doug, I know you’re an Obama man an’ all, but your lovely wife’s unflinching support the past couple days lead me to ask if you’ve really checked out Huckabee’s positions on domestic issues?
Doghouse, that has to be be the funniest thing I’ve heard all day!
My vows said in sickness and in health, and I have been trapped in this flu-pit for 5 days taking care of everyone. Therefore I have fulfilled my vow of “in sickness.”
However, I wrote nothing in my vows that barred me from mocking him mercilessly while he’s sick. I think I’d remember that.
Amy,
Sounds like you’re racking up a couple of “get out of jail free” cards or at least a girls’ weekend!
Apparently I didn’t go with the whole “nurturer” thing when looking for a spouse. Then again, I’m pretty low maintenance. So, it works.
You all make me laugh.. and for that alone, you’re always worth the read. And intelligent conversation with a local twist. I wish you all well.. and especially you Amy!
Off-topic, what is up with the infinity symbol after the Post title? “Permanent Link to “‘Flu – Day'”
Amy, I admire your courage in so publicly bating the flu gods.
I’m also curious who in the household, if anyone, received flu vaccines? I went for one this year for the first time (after two nasty encounters in the last year) and have so-far been flu-free.
With respect to the infinity symbol, I was just being cute — it feels like I’ve had the flu forever. The only person who got the flu vaccine was Harper, our little girl.
Down in Tell City, the flu hit more people this year than I’ve ever seen in past years. But in most of the cases, the patients didn’t look all that sick compared to previous outbreaks. And a lot of them got the flu shot. Four of my staff came down with the flu in one day, and all had been vaccinated. Tamiflu cut most of their illnesses down to about 3-4 days.
I’ve had about 50 exposures in the office in the last two weeks. I’ve taken Tamiflu daily during that time and avoided contracting it so far.