Update Sunday, October 17: I’m not dead yet — but I still can’t seem to shake this thing. I won’t be able to do the Weekly Webinar, but I thought I might be able to do a quickie video on my iPhone, just to tell you how I’m doing. But I’m too out of it to do even that. I don’t have any fever, but I have sporadic congestion and general aches and pains. Complete brain fog, and a generally lousy mood. No appetite at all. I know I’ll get over this, I just don’t know when. CRP

Update Friday, October 15: I cannot seem to shake this thing. I have a constant fever of between 99.0 and 99.5 degrees, with shortness of breath, and a persistent cough. When I speak for any amount of time, all of a sudden I have to cough and cough before being able to continue speaking. I don’t have any appetite; the idea of food is kind of revolting. And I can’t seem to focus on anything. I’m sleeping/napping on average about 14 hours a day. I don’t feel in any kind of danger — I just feel that this cold is going to take a long time to work itself out. I hope to be able to do the Sunday Webinar, but regardless, I will talk to you on Sunday, if only so you can see that I’m not bullshitting. Man! This has not been fun. Thank you all for your very kind wishes, and I will talk to you on Sunday. Best, CRP

Update Tuesday, October 12: This flu—or Covid—completely wiped me out. Sunday was awful, Monday marginally better, and today a bit better—but nowhere near 100%. I’d say I’m at about 35%. So there’s no way that I’ll be able to deliver the Wednesday video. But never fear, I’m sure I’ll be in shape to do this coming Sunday’s Webinar, then double up on next week’s videos, and sneak in a makeup Webinar to boot. I’m sorry for the inconvenience, but this really knocked me out. I never once felt the need for a doctor or a trip to the hospital—but as colds go, it’s been like King Kong. Best, CRP

Original post Sunday, October 10: I’m sick as a dog—fever, aches and pains, and sleeping a lot. If you’re wondering, very minor nasal congestion, low level but persistent headache, and a complete loss of smell and taste. 

I don’t know if this is covid or just a run-of-the-mill flu, but either way,  it’s knocked me out. 

I’ll update this post tomorrow with the make-up date for the broadcast. 

Best, CRP