allergies

Yes, I've been AWOL lately.  I've been avoiding all news sources, since most of what I learn about the world these days just upsets me.  I've buried my attention into Google+ games to isolate myself.  I finally have a post-worthy event, though.

What is blooming or fruiting in Minnesota these days?  My allergies are really bad right now.  My sinuses are starting to clog up from all the crud they're producing.  I've been sneezing and blowing my nose all weekend.  I brush up against grass and my skin itches for an hour or two.

I've tried taking a few antihistamines that barely take the edge off of the misery.  I've even started running the air filter in my bedroom, and I haven't used that little machine in nearly a decade.

My temperature has risen slightly, but so far I've managed to escape any bad sinus infection from all the blockage.